how many days is normal to be late for your period
Delayed / Late Period. Written by Dr.M.D.Mazumdar, MD. The length of a normal menstrual cycle is 28 days, plus/minus 7 days. That is, a period may occur 7 days before the expected date of the period or may be normally delayed for 7 days beyond the expected date.But, if the delay is more than 35 (28+7) days, then the cause of the delay needs to be investigated.Periods can be delayed for a single cycle or can be delayed in every cycle.hat is, a period may occur 7 days before the expected date of the period or may be normally delayed for 7 days beyond the expected date. But, if the delay is more than 35 (28+7) days, then the cause of the delay needs to be investigated.