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What Causes Delayed Menstruation And Negative Pregnancy Test?
Question: I have a 25 day menstural cycle and I am pretty regular. My last menses was December 3, 2016. My fertility chart says I should have ovulated between 14-22nd. I had intercourse on the 13th, 20th and 21st, 27&28th and XXXXXXX 1st. I was due to start my menses Dec 27th. Today is XXXXXXX 4th. I am 8 days late.
I have had some cramping, very minor in comparison to my period cramps, and I have felt like I might start, but when I check I have an abundance of cervical mucus, stringy like egg white but whitish, not clear like normal. (And A LOT) I have had some passing symptoms, metallic/soapy taste in my mouth the week I should have had my period and now off and on, tuggs and twinges in my lower abdomen, fleeting and never harsh, my breasts hurt the week I should have had my period, but not so much now, just feel a little more heavy, but no noticeable fullness. I've felt tired, dizzy yesterday I felt nauseous at the smell of gas while filling my tank and the smell of smoke. My coffee tastes like there is soap in it. And my back hurts, lower back, mostly when laying down. Here's the problem. I still have negative pregnancy tests with urine. Could it still be too early to test? What is recommended testing time if you are a late ovulator. (I should have started the 1st if I ovulated the 20th according to everything I've read- if implementation didn't take place) help?
I have had some cramping, very minor in comparison to my period cramps, and I have felt like I might start, but when I check I have an abundance of cervical mucus, stringy like egg white but whitish, not clear like normal. (And A LOT) I have had some passing symptoms, metallic/soapy taste in my mouth the week I should have had my period and now off and on, tuggs and twinges in my lower abdomen, fleeting and never harsh, my breasts hurt the week I should have had my period, but not so much now, just feel a little more heavy, but no noticeable fullness. I've felt tired, dizzy yesterday I felt nauseous at the smell of gas while filling my tank and the smell of smoke. My coffee tastes like there is soap in it. And my back hurts, lower back, mostly when laying down. Here's the problem. I still have negative pregnancy tests with urine. Could it still be too early to test? What is recommended testing time if you are a late ovulator. (I should have started the 1st if I ovulated the 20th according to everything I've read- if implementation didn't take place) help?
Brief Answer:
You aren't pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query to HCM.
I have read your question and understand you.
In fact delay periods with all signs and symptoms you have mentioned above tell us that you may be pregnant but urine pregnancy tests are very accurate .
Hence while pregnancy test is negative , it means that you are not pregnant.
Period of time when you have done pregnancy test is the right time because your ovulation occur earlier than in longer cycles.
All these signs and symptoms you have may be due to hormonal imbalances that have caused and delay periods .
Please feel free for further discussion.
Regards
You aren't pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query to HCM.
I have read your question and understand you.
In fact delay periods with all signs and symptoms you have mentioned above tell us that you may be pregnant but urine pregnancy tests are very accurate .
Hence while pregnancy test is negative , it means that you are not pregnant.
Period of time when you have done pregnancy test is the right time because your ovulation occur earlier than in longer cycles.
All these signs and symptoms you have may be due to hormonal imbalances that have caused and delay periods .
Please feel free for further discussion.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
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