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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Having Negative UPT?

Hi last month I was 10 days late for my period and then I had what my Dr called irregular bleeding did not even fill a panty liner I went to the Dr and they did a pregnancy test and it was negative... This month I am fine days late for my perio..... Can I be pregnant even with the negative Dr result?
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Yes it is possible but chances are slim.

I recommend :
-a blood test (beta hcg level) which will confirm a pregnancy, if present.
-if negative, an OBGYN consult,
-an ultrasound of the abdomen to looked for ovarian cysts.
-check hormone levels. (FSH, LH, TSH, estrogen progesterone levels)

Ovarian cysts can delay periods and usually resolve in 2-3 months without treatment. If it persists or is too big you may need medications to regulate it's size and your period.
Occasionally a surgical procedure is required to prevent complications if the cyst cannot be medically managed.

Other causes for delayed or irregular cycles could be hormonal contraceptives, sudden weight changes, major lifestyle changes, Thyroid problems, illness, travel.

I urge you to see a gynecologist after the pregnancy test to see if all is alright.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Having Negative UPT?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Yes it is possible but chances are slim. I recommend : -a blood test (beta hcg level) which will confirm a pregnancy, if present. -if negative, an OBGYN consult, -an ultrasound of the abdomen to looked for ovarian cysts. -check hormone levels. (FSH, LH, TSH, estrogen progesterone levels) Ovarian cysts can delay periods and usually resolve in 2-3 months without treatment. If it persists or is too big you may need medications to regulate it s size and your period. Occasionally a surgical procedure is required to prevent complications if the cyst cannot be medically managed. Other causes for delayed or irregular cycles could be hormonal contraceptives, sudden weight changes, major lifestyle changes, Thyroid problems, illness, travel. I urge you to see a gynecologist after the pregnancy test to see if all is alright. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health