Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does Delayed Period Along With Cramps And A Small Clot Indicate?
I am a week late for my period which never happens. I have taken pregnancy tests and all have been negative. I have been having some symptoms such as tender breasts and cramping once in awhile. Today my husband and I had sex and afterwards we both noticed very light pink blood. There was a small clot that came out then no other blood has been noticed since. What could be going on?
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Pregnancy tests detect HCG hormone. This hormone is normally detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception.
If the test was done after this time, then it is likely accurate and you are not pregnant at this time.
If this time has not passed, then you should consider repeating the test at a later date.
There are other causes of delayed period such as : (1) emotional distress or illness
(2)thyroid disease
(3)physical illness
(4)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(5)side effect of medication
(6)polycystic ovarian syndrome
If the test is truly negative and you continue to have irregular periods then you may want to be assessed for one of these conditions. It would require blood tests and physical examination
Imaging of the uterus and related structures by ultrasound may also be needed as well.
I hope this helps
Pregnancy tests detect HCG hormone. This hormone is normally detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception.
If the test was done after this time, then it is likely accurate and you are not pregnant at this time.
If this time has not passed, then you should consider repeating the test at a later date.
There are other causes of delayed period such as : (1) emotional distress or illness
(2)thyroid disease
(3)physical illness
(4)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(5)side effect of medication
(6)polycystic ovarian syndrome
If the test is truly negative and you continue to have irregular periods then you may want to be assessed for one of these conditions. It would require blood tests and physical examination
Imaging of the uterus and related structures by ultrasound may also be needed as well.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....