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Can Missed Period While Taking HCG Diet With Injections Mean That I Am Pregnant?

Hello, I did started the hcg diet with injections on 9/8/2013 my cycle was due on 9/26/13 my last one,was 8/29/13. No matter what I ve ever taken I have never been late or missed my cycle. I took two home pregrancy test that came back positive and my cycle is 8 days late could I be pregnant
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
According to your history the possibility of pregnancy is there.
But sometimes beta hcg injections can influence the pregnancy test result.
So, as you have completed 5 weeks according to your last menstrual period, better to go for ultrasound.
Ultrasound helps in:
-Confirmation of pregnancy
-Estimation of gestational age
-To rule out ectopic pregnancy
-And in case of absence of pregnancy, it can find out the cause for delay in periods.
So, after ultrasound you can come to one conclusion regarding pregnancy.
Start taking folic acid supplementation from now onwards.
Take care.
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OBGYN,  Dr. Shanti Vennam's  Response
Hi,
In the current scenario, you should get serum beta-hCG levels assessed coupled with a trans-vaginal sonogram to clarify the situation. Urine pregnancy tests are not very sensitive and as such can read only 3-7 days after a missed period and with a fresh early morning sample. If pregnancy is excluded, you should suspect hormonal imbalance and the cause identified. Please see a gynecologist for a complete evaluation and further management. Hope your query has been clarified. Take care.
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Can Missed Period While Taking HCG Diet With Injections Mean That I Am Pregnant?

Hi, Thanks for the query. According to your history the possibility of pregnancy is there. But sometimes beta hcg injections can influence the pregnancy test result. So, as you have completed 5 weeks according to your last menstrual period, better to go for ultrasound. Ultrasound helps in: -Confirmation of pregnancy -Estimation of gestational age -To rule out ectopic pregnancy -And in case of absence of pregnancy, it can find out the cause for delay in periods. So, after ultrasound you can come to one conclusion regarding pregnancy. Start taking folic acid supplementation from now onwards. Take care.