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What Causes Delay In Periods And Light Spotting Despite Tested Negative For Pregnancy?
I had unprotected intercourse two weeks ago. My period was 4 days late but on day 5 I got a pink/brown spotting and my period is so light that I don t need a pad. I did take a plan b but I took it on day six after unprotected sex. I took two pregnancy test and the where negative but with my fist child the hcg didn t show up in my urine so I had to get blood work done.
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Ectopic pregnancy can be associated with low levels of HCG thus, you can take up a blood HCG level to confirm or rule out pregnancy.
Light pink discharge can also occur during implantation which follows conception.
Thus, a missed period and only light pink discharge can be indicative of a pregnancy.
Thus, get blood levels of HCG and an ultrasound abdomen for confirmation.
Consult your gynecologist for prescription of investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Ectopic pregnancy can be associated with low levels of HCG thus, you can take up a blood HCG level to confirm or rule out pregnancy.
Light pink discharge can also occur during implantation which follows conception.
Thus, a missed period and only light pink discharge can be indicative of a pregnancy.
Thus, get blood levels of HCG and an ultrasound abdomen for confirmation.
Consult your gynecologist for prescription of investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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