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Could Delay In Periods Indicate Pregnancy?

Hi ! I m 36 year old woman trying to conceive . first child is 14 yr old. As it my second marriage trying to conceive from 2 years. This time i have missed my periods from four days . Pregnancy test says negative. As on now i am not on any kind of medication or treatment from two months. Please advise.
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hello Ma'am

The possibility of pregnancy is not completely ruled out as sometimes the pregnancy can be delayed.(especially if you have irregular menstruation).
Please get a serum Beta HCG done which is a blood test which can detect minute and early pregnancy. A value more than 25 is positive and values less than 5 rules pregnancy out.

Since you are planning your pregnancy it would be wise to get basic investigations (like Haemoglobin,fasting blood sugar, thyroid ) tested beforehand as they affect the implantation and sustenance of pregnancy,
Also do start taking folic acid supplements to avoid congenital abnormalities.

Hope this helps

All the Best.
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Could Delay In Periods Indicate Pregnancy?

Hello Ma am The possibility of pregnancy is not completely ruled out as sometimes the pregnancy can be delayed.(especially if you have irregular menstruation). Please get a serum Beta HCG done which is a blood test which can detect minute and early pregnancy. A value more than 25 is positive and values less than 5 rules pregnancy out. Since you are planning your pregnancy it would be wise to get basic investigations (like Haemoglobin,fasting blood sugar, thyroid ) tested beforehand as they affect the implantation and sustenance of pregnancy, Also do start taking folic acid supplements to avoid congenital abnormalities. Hope this helps All the Best.