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What Causes Delayed Period?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Question: i just had my period on the 22nd of January but my period hasnt came when should i test could it still be to early should i wait the 3 weeks besides i am afraid i might get a neg preg test
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is too early to test right now.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.

Do you mean your due date was 22nd January and you did not get period on 22nd Jan? Please confirm it.
Or You got periods on 22nd Jan?

If you had your period on the 22nd of January, how would you have your period now ?
There is no point of testing now.
It is way too early.
It is too early to even ovulate.
Ovulation occurs at least 2 weeks after the last period.
So your likely days of ovulation are 2nd of February - 12th of February.
Do you have regular cycles ?
If yes, then you should test only after the 23rd of February if you miss your period.

Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (12 minutes later)
I apologize i had a period on the 22nd of dec and was do on the 23 of XXXXXXX but it hasnt came is it to early to test? Should i just wait the 3 weeks
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do you have regular cycles ?

Detailed Answer:

You did not answer one of my question which asked in early answer

Do you have regular cycles ?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 minutes later)
My last period date was on the 22nd of December i am pretty regular but it veries any were from 3 to 4 days

Past Periods

Sept 17 2014
Oct 17 2014
Nov 18 2014
December 22nd

We had intercourse the 2nd 3rd 5th 6th 7th 10th 12th 14th of January
I want to know when should i test for pregnancy i was due for my period on the 23rd of january but it hasnt shown up we hope abd pray it is due to our 2nd pregnancy

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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take a test tomorrow itself.

Detailed Answer:
You can test for a pregnancy tomorrow morning.
The test would be pretty much reliable now.
I too would pray for you.
Take care.

All the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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What Causes Delayed Period?

Brief Answer: It is too early to test right now. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Do you mean your due date was 22nd January and you did not get period on 22nd Jan? Please confirm it. Or You got periods on 22nd Jan? If you had your period on the 22nd of January, how would you have your period now ? There is no point of testing now. It is way too early. It is too early to even ovulate. Ovulation occurs at least 2 weeks after the last period. So your likely days of ovulation are 2nd of February - 12th of February. Do you have regular cycles ? If yes, then you should test only after the 23rd of February if you miss your period. Please feel free to discuss further.