What should you do if got your period and its been a week since were supposed to get it?

1 - Stay calm and don't panic: Getting your period a week late is not necessarily a cause for alarm. Many factors can affect your menstrual cycle, and occasional irregularities are normal.

2. Check if you're pregnant: A missed period is the most common sign of pregnancy. Take a home pregnancy test or schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider for a formal test.

3. Consider lifestyle factors. Stress, changes in diet, exercise routine, medications and certain illnesses can temporarily disrupt your menstrual cycle. Reflect on any significant changes in your life over the past weeks that could be at play.

4. Keep track of your symptoms: In addition to a late period, pay attention to any accompanying symptoms, such as unusual spotting, changes in discharge color or consistency, abdominal pain, or headaches.

5. Consult a healthcare provider:

- If your delayed period is accompanied by additional concerning symptoms.

- If you haven't been sexually active but the pregnancy test results are positive.

- If you miss multiple cycles

Your healthcare provider can examine you, consider factors such as your medical history, and run tests -blood or urine- determine the underlying cause, offer support and recommend steps you may need to take for your particular situation.