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Suggest Remedies For Delayed Menstruation In A PCOS Patient
Hi..I was diagnosed with pcos 4 years back and then until last March my periods were regular..then I started getting periods every 40 days but this time I had my last period on 8th July and since then I didn t have periods. My belly is coming out like I am pregnant ..the test is negative and I have no symptoms of pregnancy.. I am just wondering can I still be pregnant?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone which is produced in increasing amounts as pregnancy progresses.
As a pregnancy continues, the levels get higher and higher.
It is normally detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception by most test. If the test was done after this time then it is likely accurate and you are not pregnant at this time.
IF the test was done before 11 to 14 days, then it should be repeated to get an accurate picture.
If it is truly negative then it is likely the PCOS causing the delay.
I hope this helps
Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone which is produced in increasing amounts as pregnancy progresses.
As a pregnancy continues, the levels get higher and higher.
It is normally detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception by most test. If the test was done after this time then it is likely accurate and you are not pregnant at this time.
IF the test was done before 11 to 14 days, then it should be repeated to get an accurate picture.
If it is truly negative then it is likely the PCOS causing the delay.
I hope this helps
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