What Can Cause Delayed Menstruation Despite A Negative Pregnancy Test Result?

Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Question: My last period was january 17 and i havent seen my period since then i took a few pregnancy test and they all came back negative, am i pregnant or?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You do not seem to be pregnant.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

When did you last do the pregnancy test? The urine pregnancy tests are quite accurate. So you are unlikely to be pregnant. However, blood pregnancy tests are more accurate. So do a blood pregnancy test today. If it is negative, consult your doctor and take progesterone to start periods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (10 minutes later)

Thank you for your response doc, i did the last test about monday.
So what do you think is wrong with me?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do the pregnancy test today.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If it was done on Monday, please do it again today.
If negative follow what I have already said.

Is this the first time that you have irregular cycles. If so do not worry much. Things like stress, weight change can alter hormones causing an irregular cycle.

It gets corrected on its own.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

Okay ill take a test today and let u know

My cycle has always been irregular however and i missed my period in august but i saw it the following month though. Thanks

Hello??

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult Gynecologist.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are several reasons for irregular cycles like

1. A sudden change in weight.
2. Mental or physical stress
3. Hormonal abnormalities as in thyroid disease, polycystic ovary disease etc.

Therefore, you need to consult Gynecologist for detailed examination and investigations.

I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns I will be happy to answer.

Regards,
Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (44 hours later)

Doctor i went to my doc and she said i should do an ultrasound instead of the blood tests.

I also for got to mention i have PCOS so does this mean i dant get pregnant without treatment?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may need more time to conceive without treatment.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The reason for your irregular cycles seems to be PCOS. Just a pregnancy test is enough. There is no need for an ultrasound.

Since you have irregular cycles, you may need more time to conceive without treatment.

So it is better to take treatment for conception.

Hope I have answered your query.

If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.

Regards,
Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (37 minutes later)

So your saying i cant get pregnant uless i get treatment for the PCOS?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may get pregnant without treatment.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Since you are not ovulating regularly, you will need more time to conceive without treatment. So I suggested that it is better to take ovulation medicines for conception.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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