Is it useful to postpone menstruation for 3 days?

A dipstick test may be useful if your period is delayed by 3 days. If you are sexually active and are not using contraception, a dipstick test may detect pregnancy. However, due to the short duration of pregnancy, urine levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) may be low and the dipstick test results may not be accurate. Menstruation delay within 7 days is normal, may be related to mood swings, stress, environmental changes and other factors. If menstruation delay more than 7 days, and recent sexual life, pregnancy is more likely. At this time, the test paper test results will be more accurate. Test paper test results may be affected by a variety of factors, such as the quality of the test paper, use method, urine dilution and so on. If the test results are negative, but menstruation is still delayed, or suspect that you are pregnant, you can go to the hospital for a blood hCG test, which is currently the most accurate way to confirm pregnancy. In addition, menstrual delay may also be related to other causes, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, premature ovarian failure, etc. If menstruation is delayed for a long time, or accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, such as abdominal pain, breast pain, fatigue, etc., you should seek medical attention in time, carry out relevant examinations to clarify the cause, and carry out corresponding treatment. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, such as regular rest, balanced diet, and stress reduction, will also help maintain a normal menstrual cycle.