Periods should come regularly when you’re not trying to conceive. However, there are instances when they get delayed and it can be a worrying thought for any women whether or not they are trying to get pregnant. Yet again, there are reasons why your period might be a bit late. A urinary tract infection (UTI) affects more women than it does men. The female anatomy puts ladies at a slight disadvantage here as the urethra in women is shorter than that of males. As such, bacteria only need a short distance to travel in order to reach the bladder.
Can a UTI delay or stop your period?
I last had my period 1/3 or 4/18, I had unprotected 1/23/18, after that, I went to the restroom and experienced the burning sensation when peeing, discharge and constant need to urinate, passing small amounts of urine frequently, cloudy urine. A few days or weeks later, it stopped and now I very seldom (sometimes still do) experience the symptoms of a bladder infection. I’ve taken 3 first response pregnancy tests and they all came out negative. It is now 2/28/18 and I have still not gotten my period. I’ve had no pregnancy symptoms: swollen/sore breasts, a bigger belly, cravings etc, none, but a missed period. Instead I’ve been worried sick and not not really eating much lately. I’ve not went to the doctor.
Should I get this checked out?
Is there a slight or 0% chance I could be pregnant?
Is this an infection for sure?
Hi V, having a UTI or a bladder infection generally would not cause the delay in your period however if your body has been run down lately it could delay it. If you still have not had your period I would take another test and if that’s negative I would make an appointment to help clear up the infection if that’s what you indeed have.
Hi, I am 28 days delayed of my period. I had several hpts, all were negative. I have occassional abdominal twinges. I used to have lower abdomen cramps during the early days of my cycle, and I sometime have on and off back pain. I never had that burning sensation when voiding but could I have infection?? I don’t know why I don’t have my period yet.
Hello Budz, all these symptoms could be as a result of having a Urinary Tract Infection. Read more here: https://womanjunction.com/can-a-uti-delay-or-stop-your-period/
hello….thanks for that wonderful piece of information. For me since October 2017 till now i have not seen my periods and i had the pregnancy test of which i was negative. What could be the cause?
Hello Anne, there could be quite a number of things responsible for this, read the following link: https://womanjunction.com/what-if-your-period-is-late/
I last got my period on 25 Dec, then a week later experienced a burning urine with blood. and I only got antibiotics today, could the bleeding possibly made my periods to be this late?
Hi Kamo, you seem to have a urinary tract infection which the antibiotics will treat.
does that I’m going to get my periods when the infection is treated?
Yes Kamo, your period should return after.
Hi. My last period was on Dec 11th. I have t recieved .y period this month. I have very irregular periods that last upto 14 days sometimes. I had unprotected sex on Dec22 three days after my period. I have been feeling serious breast pain, lower back pain and burning sensation while peeing, spotting and cramps. What does this mean?
Hi Brenda,
First things first, make a appointment with your doctor to address the potential UTI. Lower abdominal pain could be a side effect of the UTI, but could also be your period. If you had unprotected sex you could also consider pregnancy (especially if the spotting is light and only when you wipe), especially if you are highly irregular and don’t know when you ovulate. I would also take a pregnancy test or have them do one when you go to an appointment. Also know that it could be from an STI or an STD as well.
Hii my last period was Jan 12 but for only 1 day and today they told me I have a UTI can that be the reason my period stopped??
Hi there Giana, yes a UTI can definitely contribute to a delayed period.
My last period was on December 13th. I am suppose to get my next period in 7 days and have been pretty consistent with the 28-day schedule. I just got a UTI 4 days ago and have been on antibiotics since. I had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago but he pulled out. My breasts have been growing and are very tender for the last 5 days, usually it begins a couple days before I get my period. Should I take a pregnancy test?
Hi tbt. I would recommend taking one if you haven’t gotten your period yet at this point, which would be about 9 days since you posted the comment.
I am success Gabriel, was having UTI last month I treated it and I saw my ovulation last three weeks and my period is late could that be the result of the UTI.
Hello Success, if you had taken antibiotics for treatment of your UTI this might have delayed your period.
Hello alison and everyone, can I ask something.
Im 21 years old. My last period is oct. 16. But until now I don’t have period. I have contact since oct.28-30. Unprotected but withdrawal . Am I pregnant? I feel something in my lower back, but nothing cramps. Sometimes i have migraine. But My pt is negative. I don’t know if it’s cause of my delay is UTI. Not so much pain in my lower back but I have something feel if I straight my body. Hope you notice me mam.
Hello Shina, a UTI can result in a delayed period. Your period should return naturally soon.
I had a uti for the week my period was due. My last period was the 20th of September. Between then and now I have moved to a different country, I have also had colds in this time. I have not had October’s period. I am not pregnant. Can a uti affect your period?
Hello Gemma, yes UTI do have a record of affecting periods as it delays ovulation.
Ive been diligently recording my cycles for over a year with no hiccups. I started on the fourth or so I thought. I used one tampon and havent had any type of flow since midday sunday. I had a slight pain in my lower left side day before yesterday now it has gotten worse and moved under my ribs and side. Could I be pregnant or is there something else that could be the issue?
Hello Melissa, please see your doctor about this ASAP.
Hey I treated uti last month and my period has been late for about 8 days now what should I do?
Hello, Mherscie, this delay might be as a result of the use of the antibiotics to treat your UTI.
I am 13 and I have UTI my menstruation stopped for almost a year now and I’m fat too what should I do??
Hi there Anne, please ask mommy to take you to the doctor to thoroughly assess you and find out what’s going on.
I have UTI and my period has been delayed for two months now,pls what will I do next
Hi there Precious, please read the below link: https://womanjunction.com/can-a-uti-delay-or-stop-your-period/
I just had my period and during the middle of it, it stopped because I had a uti. And it just started again. Should I be worried?
Hi there Alyssa, this is normal during a UTI, see link below on this: https://womanjunction.com/can-a-uti-delay-or-stop-your-period/
I have UTI and then my period started on its regular timing but it causes more irritation with the presence of UTI. Is there any way to minimize the pain of this combination?
Hi there Rama, yes please see your doctor who will immediately administer antibiotics to treat this.