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Feeling Menstrual Like Cramps, Bloated Lower Abdomen, White Discharge. HPT Negative. What Else?

I am 16 days late at this point, over the past couple of days I've experienced what feels like menstrual cramps that comes and goes, however have yet to start my menstrual cycle. My lower abdomen is bloated. I have an increased amount of white discharge. What felt like menstrual cramps felt a little sharper and concentrated above my bladder, they are not concentrated to one side over the other but simply above the bladder. I'm thirstier more than usual. I'm gassier more than usual. I did have unprotected sex several times during times that I more than likely was ovulating, however i have taken 2 hpt and they are both negative.
Sat, 4 May 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for your query.

From what you have said, I understand your periods are delayed.
If your periods have been fairly regular so far, this is a significant delay.

You have mentioned that you have done 2 home pregnancy tests and they are negative.

HPT s are around 99 % dependable depending on the manufacturee but its not 100%.

If you want to be absolutely sure, the best thing is to have a blood test for HCG.
You can meet your doctor who will give you the lab request and interpret the test for you.

Further management will depend upon the test results and what you want to do .

The symptoms you have described ie cramps, bloating, abdo pain, increased vaginal discharge etc are non specific symptoms due to effect of hormone progesterone.

They can occur prior to periods as well as in pregnancy.
To know for sure, I suggest blood testing for HCG.

Best wishes.

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Feeling Menstrual Like Cramps, Bloated Lower Abdomen, White Discharge. HPT Negative. What Else?

Hi, Thanks for your query. From what you have said, I understand your periods are delayed. If your periods have been fairly regular so far, this is a significant delay. You have mentioned that you have done 2 home pregnancy tests and they are negative. HPT s are around 99 % dependable depending on the manufacturee but its not 100%. If you want to be absolutely sure, the best thing is to have a blood test for HCG. You can meet your doctor who will give you the lab request and interpret the test for you. Further management will depend upon the test results and what you want to do . The symptoms you have described ie cramps, bloating, abdo pain, increased vaginal discharge etc are non specific symptoms due to effect of hormone progesterone. They can occur prior to periods as well as in pregnancy. To know for sure, I suggest blood testing for HCG. Best wishes.