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What Causes Delayed Periods Even Though Pregnancy Test Showed Negative Result?
Sir, my name is Geeta Srivastva, 24 years. I had have regular periods from 7-8 months but this month till date I had not have period and today is my 16th day I do not have periods. I had sex with my boy friend last month without precautions but it was not done 100% satisfactorily. I have tested thrice which resulted negative. Is it pregnancy or anything else for having so much delay in periods.
Sat, 10 May 2014
Hello Geeta and welcome,
A pregnancy is the commonest cause of delayed periods. Other causes are hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts, stress and over vigorous exercise.
A pregnancy test comes positive only a week after the missed period. So please check if you did it at least a week after the missed period. If it is negative then pregnancy is not likely. Please stay calm, do light exercise like walking daily and also meditation if possible to decrease stress. Wait for 2-3 weeks. Minor hormonal imbalances tend to correct spontaneously after light exercise and stress control.
If the periods continue to be delayed then you will need to see your doctor and get evaluated for the cause.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
A pregnancy is the commonest cause of delayed periods. Other causes are hormonal imbalances, ovarian cysts, stress and over vigorous exercise.
A pregnancy test comes positive only a week after the missed period. So please check if you did it at least a week after the missed period. If it is negative then pregnancy is not likely. Please stay calm, do light exercise like walking daily and also meditation if possible to decrease stress. Wait for 2-3 weeks. Minor hormonal imbalances tend to correct spontaneously after light exercise and stress control.
If the periods continue to be delayed then you will need to see your doctor and get evaluated for the cause.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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