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Why Am I Spotting Lightly After My Periods?
Yes please. I m 45 yr old female still have regular periods. My last period was March 15, 2014. I spotted a week or so after my last period so light didn t need a pad only seen very light pink when I would wipe after voiding. I am now 3 days late for my next period. I ve taken generic( Walmart) brand home pregnancy test and it was negative. I have had no symptoms of menopause. Also I ve never been late or missed a period that I wasn t pregnant. Am I testing to soon? Are there really any big differences in home pregnancy test?
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Hello,
There is a need to wait for few more days before conducting pregnancy tests as it takes around one week more after the missed period date. The tests have rigorous quality control whether they are generic or branded and I feel having patience is more important.
It is also important to stress out that you are approaching menopause and that could be the cause for delayed periods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
There is a need to wait for few more days before conducting pregnancy tests as it takes around one week more after the missed period date. The tests have rigorous quality control whether they are generic or branded and I feel having patience is more important.
It is also important to stress out that you are approaching menopause and that could be the cause for delayed periods.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist
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