Delayed Periods, Cramps In Lower Back And Abdominal Area, Frequent Urination. History Of PCOS. Pregnancy Symptoms?
Dr. xxxxx, I have PCOS but my cycles are fairly normal. I am currently 8 days late and experiencing cramping in my lower back and abdominal area. I also have to pee frequently. Yesterday I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I am wondering if I need to to take another test, or if this my be something more severe.
Hi and thanks for the query,
the commonest cause of failure to see periods in a female of reproductive age is pregnancy. Lack of periods warrant a pregnancy test first before looking for other secondary causes of missed periods of amenorrhoea. It could be interesting to know if its accompanied by bleeding or not. If not, a lesion of the ovaries, an ovarian cysts torsion of rupture i a possibility. Other causes of abdominal pain like urinary colics and infections must also be considered.
An abdominal ultrasound a good clinical evaluation, preferably by a gynecologist is most appropriate.
Thanks and hope this helps,
Best regards,
Luchuo, MD.
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Delayed Periods, Cramps In Lower Back And Abdominal Area, Frequent Urination. History Of PCOS. Pregnancy Symptoms?
Hi and thanks for the query, the commonest cause of failure to see periods in a female of reproductive age is pregnancy. Lack of periods warrant a pregnancy test first before looking for other secondary causes of missed periods of amenorrhoea. It could be interesting to know if its accompanied by bleeding or not. If not, a lesion of the ovaries, an ovarian cysts torsion of rupture i a possibility. Other causes of abdominal pain like urinary colics and infections must also be considered. An abdominal ultrasound a good clinical evaluation, preferably by a gynecologist is most appropriate. Thanks and hope this helps, Best regards, Luchuo, MD.