What Causes Delay In Period Along With Negative UPT?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: I am 34 and healthy. I did not have sex for a year and a half and then met met my husband in November. We began trying for a baby 2 months ago. my last period was 1/2//2015. all at home tests are negative. my gyno gave me a urine test, negative. This has been the first time since age 12 I have not had a regular period and also been trying to get pregnant. all tests have been urine, do I need a blood test, should I see a specialsist? thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do blood test for beta-hCG with other investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

You should know that period may be delayed for 1 to 7 days normally due to mental stress, emotional upset, psychological factor, hormonal disturbance etc.

As you are trying to conceive for last 2 months, I suggest to undergo blood test for beta-hCG to rule out late conception.

However, some other reasons of irregular period like pelvic infection, irregular diet pattern, over weight, Poly Cystic Ovary, thyroid disturbance (Hypothyroid), high prolactin level etc should be ruled out.

Here, I suggest to undergo one pelvic ultrasound scan and complete hormone tests under the guidance of local GYNECOLOGIST. It will help to confirm the diagnosis. Take treatment according to that.

Take healthy balanced diet, control body weight, avoid mental stress by yoga or meditation and maintain genital hygiene properly.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)

Thank you for your response, however, I read this on Web MD - lol. I have two concerns, could I possibly be pregnant even if all the urine tests are negative and secondly, how concerned should I be about missing two periods for the first time in my life? I went to my gyno and she only gave me a urine test. Could I be pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do proper investigation under gynecologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up response.

1) If all urine tests are NEGATIVE, then possibility of pregnancy is quite LOW. However, blood test beta-hCG is more confirmatory in case of LATE conception.

2) We need to find out other causes (mentioned in earlier text) of missed period and undergo some necessary investigation (ultrasound scan, hormone test) to confirm the diagnosis.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 hours later)

what are most likely reasons for not having a period? should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should concern with missed period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for query.

Missed period may be due to several reasons like Poly Cystic Ovary, mental stress, hormonal imbalance, pelvic infection, irregular diet pattern, over weight, thyroid disturbance (Hypothyroid), high prolactin level etc.

I suggest to consult with gynecologist for proper clinical examination and proceed necessary investigation to confirm the diagnosis.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T