Is Delayed Menstruation A Symptom Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015

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Question : Please help
For the last 6 months my cycles have been regular 24-26 days. I am trying to get pregnant.
I am currently on day 28 and still no sign of period. I have done a pregnancy test but it is negative. Could I still be pregnant? Or is it something else?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Soumya (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get serum beta hCG blood test done

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

It is possible that you might be pregnant but it is very early to say so.

Please get serum beta hCG blood test done to know the pregnancy at the earliest. Urine home pregnancy test takes another week to show positive result.

Blood test is earliest to predict.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

So you really do think there is a good chance I am pregnant? I have no sore boobs or symptoms etc other than i am always feeling wet down below

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There are chances of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is chance that you are pregnant.

Other symptoms are not necessary for pregnancy.

Feeling of wetness does not signify anything.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (23 hours later)

Hi I should of started last Sunday still not come on and still negative test is it true that a urine sample might not show until my next period is due. I went to GP yesterday and this is what I got told. If I am not on in another 2 weeks then he will do blood tests

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
After one week

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can do home pregnancy test after a week. It is likely to be positive by then.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Ok if it isnt whats wrong xx

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
There is possibility of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I don't think there should be anything wrong. You are likely to get pregnant.

Only other possibility is delayed periods that occur once in a while in women.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (44 minutes later)

Last question please. My cycles have been August 25 days September 26 days October 23 days and now I on day 29 do you really think there is hope I have be trying for 2 years. I dont want to get my hopes up and be let down I am very emotional about conceiving. Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Soumya (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. There are pregnancy chances

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Looking at your cycle length I see there are pregnancy chances.

Let me know the results after a week so that I can advise further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 days later)

I have test again this morning still negative. I think I should give up hope do you? Or do I still have chances?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Keep hopes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Still there are hopes.

Wait as discussed before. If you are not pregnant you will get periods. Till then keep hopes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj