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Are Missed Menstrual Cycles A Sign Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: I stopped birth control on march 2 and had my period may 29. My period lasted 4 days and since then i've missed 2 periods in a row. Could i be pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy is likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

The onset of a natural period after stopping birth control suggests that you may have ovulated. If your past history is one of regular menstruation, this delay in the cycles is most likely due to conception, if you were sexually active during this period.

Please go ahead with tests for pregnancy and a trans-vaginal sonogram to look for the status of the pelvic organs. Estimation of serum beta-hCG titres would give you a better clarification than HPTs.

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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Are Missed Menstrual Cycles A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Pregnancy is likely. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. The onset of a natural period after stopping birth control suggests that you may have ovulated. If your past history is one of regular menstruation, this delay in the cycles is most likely due to conception, if you were sexually active during this period. Please go ahead with tests for pregnancy and a trans-vaginal sonogram to look for the status of the pelvic organs. Estimation of serum beta-hCG titres would give you a better clarification than HPTs. Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.