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Is Pregnancy The Reason For Delayed Periods?

Hi, my name is Imari. Me and my husband have been trying to get pregnant for 3 months now, but haven t had any luck. Actually it s been frustrating. My monthly was suppose to come on but it hasn t at all, and today is the last day of the month. I have been cramping for almost a week now, but no signs of it coming on. Iv e even been having clear discharge. I took a pregnancy test a few days ago, but it came out to be negative. So what should I do? Is it a chance I could still be pregnant? Or may it be to early?
posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Hello, thanks for writing in.
Your pregnancy test is reliable if you have done the test at least 5-6 days after your missed period date, following proper instructions on the kit.
But if its negative/ doubtful and your periods have been irregular, I would ask for an ultrasound scan.
There are many causes of delayed/irregular periods- polycystic ovarian disease, thyroid abnormality etc. If pregnancy is ruled out, I would suggest you consult your doctor and discuss this.
Do not worry, even stress or sudden weight gain/loss can delay periods.

If you have tested early, wait for a few days and do it again.
Hope this has answered your queries. Write in if you have any doubts.
All the best.


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Is Pregnancy The Reason For Delayed Periods?

Hello, thanks for writing in. Your pregnancy test is reliable if you have done the test at least 5-6 days after your missed period date, following proper instructions on the kit. But if its negative/ doubtful and your periods have been irregular, I would ask for an ultrasound scan. There are many causes of delayed/irregular periods- polycystic ovarian disease, thyroid abnormality etc. If pregnancy is ruled out, I would suggest you consult your doctor and discuss this. Do not worry, even stress or sudden weight gain/loss can delay periods. If you have tested early, wait for a few days and do it again. Hope this has answered your queries. Write in if you have any doubts. All the best.