Missed Periods. Pregnancy Test Negative. What Should I Do?

Posted on Mon, 17 Sep 2012

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Question : I have missed my periods this time. my due date was 11th and today is 17th. I took a pregnancy test on 11th this month,and the result was negative. my hemoglobin is about 12 . i just got my complete medical check up done, hence i know.what should i do

Answered by Dr. Monika Choudhary (-3 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
There are many causes of amenorrhea like-
1. Pregnancy
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Poly cystic ovarian syndrome
So I will advise you to repeat your urine pregnancy test, if still it comes negative means you would have to undergo other investigations like TSH, LH, FSH & estrogen hormones level.
If test comes negative, after getting investigated you can take progesterone tablets for withdrawal bleeding under guidance of your doctor.
I hope your query has been answered. I will be available for your follow up queries.

Regards,
Dr.Monika

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