Can Withdrawal Bleeding Be A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2016

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Sun, 11 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had my last period on september 30th...tried home pregnancy tests ..all came negative..Took sysron n as recommended by my doctor on 28th november for 3 days (2 pills each day)

It is 11th december still no period. However have slight abdominal pain and can see light brown discharge with spotting from yesterday night.

Please suggest.can i be pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
delayed menses.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM,
Though pregnancy seems unlikely, however confirmation can be done by a serum beta hcg test . If hcg levels are less than 3mIU , then you are surely not pregnant.
the evidence of spotting indicates withdrawal bleed.
In absence of pregnancy . please get evaluated to rule out PCOD, hypothyroidism and hyperprolacinemia which are common causes of delayed menses.
Regards

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