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What Causes Delayed Periods Along With Light Vaginal Spotting?

Hi, I had a period and then came off my pill during that time. I also had unprotected sex with my partner. I ve missed my period this month and had two days of light spotting between this. I ve now developed really sore ulcers on my gums, do you think I should take a pregnancy test?
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Yes you should go for urinary pregnancy test after 10 days of normal menstrual date.
You can also test blood HCG level that is very sensitive.
Pregnancy may be a cause.

Also other causes of delayed period:
1. High level of stress
2. Change in life style
3. Late ovulation
4. Excessive exercise
5. Drugs: Birth control pills, tyroid medication, Excessive tea and caffeine
6. Thyroid problem
7. Hormonal imbalane

Do regular walking and exercise.
Eat healthy diet
Drink plenty of water
Eat fruits like papaya, orange and pomengranate

Also note that
Menstruation required co ordinate action of various hormone that secreted by ovary (estrogen and progesterone) and brain (FSH and LH).
If any above hormone is decreased or increased there is imbalance in menstruation.
So please do full hormonal profile : Estrogen, progestron, LH, FSH, HCG and thyroid hormone.
That help to diagnose hormonal imbalance.
After confirmation you can take treatment according So please go ahead.

Hope this may help you
All the best.
Stay healthy.
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What Causes Delayed Periods Along With Light Vaginal Spotting?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Yes you should go for urinary pregnancy test after 10 days of normal menstrual date. You can also test blood HCG level that is very sensitive. Pregnancy may be a cause. Also other causes of delayed period: 1. High level of stress 2. Change in life style 3. Late ovulation 4. Excessive exercise 5. Drugs: Birth control pills, tyroid medication, Excessive tea and caffeine 6. Thyroid problem 7. Hormonal imbalane Do regular walking and exercise. Eat healthy diet Drink plenty of water Eat fruits like papaya, orange and pomengranate Also note that Menstruation required co ordinate action of various hormone that secreted by ovary (estrogen and progesterone) and brain (FSH and LH). If any above hormone is decreased or increased there is imbalance in menstruation. So please do full hormonal profile : Estrogen, progestron, LH, FSH, HCG and thyroid hormone. That help to diagnose hormonal imbalance. After confirmation you can take treatment according So please go ahead. Hope this may help you All the best. Stay healthy.