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Mon, 1 Feb 2016
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Question : For the past 5 months my cycles have been 25 to 35 days I am now on day 43 and no sign of period. I am try get pregnant but test is negative. I am worried sick my periods have stopped. I have seen fertility specialist recently who says I need to lose weight to conceive. He has done baseline bloods day 2 fsh 7.1 lh normal and esteogen normal. Please help what can be wrong. I dont want to get excited i may be pregnant to find out i am not. What are my chances please? Will my period come back naturally I am so scared I am 40 x
Brief Answer:
it should come back naturally
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about the delay in your periods but in most cases, it comes back naturally.
Pregnancy tests , as you would know detect the HCG hormone. This hormone is detectable by most pregnancy tests by day 11 to 14 after possible conception.
If this time had passed when the tests were done then they were accurate and you are not pregnant at this time. If you think the tests were done before the 14 day mark, then you should repeat to get a true result.
There is a definite chance that you have conceived but you would have to repeat the test to find out.
If the test is negative and the fertility specialist suggested weight loss to help with conception, it is possible that he may be implying that you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). You can correct me if he did not give this diagnosis.
This condition is associated with irregular or delayed periods , difficulty with conception.
Weight loss is very helpful in regularizing the period and improving the chance of conception with persons with PCOS.
Your period will likely come back naturally if you are currently not pregnant and lifestyle changes geared towards weight loss will help with this.
It can be difficult to lose weight sometimes, so if this is case for you, you should enlist the help of your doctor, a weight specialist, a nutritionist or an online weight program.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it should come back naturally
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about the delay in your periods but in most cases, it comes back naturally.
Pregnancy tests , as you would know detect the HCG hormone. This hormone is detectable by most pregnancy tests by day 11 to 14 after possible conception.
If this time had passed when the tests were done then they were accurate and you are not pregnant at this time. If you think the tests were done before the 14 day mark, then you should repeat to get a true result.
There is a definite chance that you have conceived but you would have to repeat the test to find out.
If the test is negative and the fertility specialist suggested weight loss to help with conception, it is possible that he may be implying that you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). You can correct me if he did not give this diagnosis.
This condition is associated with irregular or delayed periods , difficulty with conception.
Weight loss is very helpful in regularizing the period and improving the chance of conception with persons with PCOS.
Your period will likely come back naturally if you are currently not pregnant and lifestyle changes geared towards weight loss will help with this.
It can be difficult to lose weight sometimes, so if this is case for you, you should enlist the help of your doctor, a weight specialist, a nutritionist or an online weight program.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont have PCOS it has been ruled out
Brief Answer:
this means more likely your periods would return if not pregnant
Detailed Answer:
HI
That is good.
That means there is a greater chance of your periods returning naturally if you are not pregnant and also a greater chance of conception.
Repeat the test in a few days if it was done before 2 weeks, if you prefer, your doctor can do a blood test. It may be positive.
Your specialist would have likely done the other tests for delayed periods such as thyroid tests, prolactin hormone levels, if this is not the case, then these should be done
Please feel free to ask anything else
this means more likely your periods would return if not pregnant
Detailed Answer:
HI
That is good.
That means there is a greater chance of your periods returning naturally if you are not pregnant and also a greater chance of conception.
Repeat the test in a few days if it was done before 2 weeks, if you prefer, your doctor can do a blood test. It may be positive.
Your specialist would have likely done the other tests for delayed periods such as thyroid tests, prolactin hormone levels, if this is not the case, then these should be done
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi
My GP has done blood test I am going later for my results. My GP says I could still be pregnant if it is negative as blood test was taken 5 days after late period
My GP has done blood test I am going later for my results. My GP says I could still be pregnant if it is negative as blood test was taken 5 days after late period
Brief Answer:
that is correct, it is possible, can be repeated if negative
Detailed Answer:
HI
He/she is correct, it is possible that you are pregnant. If this is the case , then you should repeat within another few days to get an accurate result.
3 to 5 days would be enough time after this initial test
If anything else unclear, can let me know
that is correct, it is possible, can be repeated if negative
Detailed Answer:
HI
He/she is correct, it is possible that you are pregnant. If this is the case , then you should repeat within another few days to get an accurate result.
3 to 5 days would be enough time after this initial test
If anything else unclear, can let me know
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will update you with the result
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
NO problem
Hope everything works out for you
ok
Detailed Answer:
NO problem
Hope everything works out for you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do you think my cycles have been like this:
August 2015 24 day cycle
September 2015 26 day cycle
October 2015 24 day cycle
November 2015 32 day cycle
December 2015 26 day cycle
Currently on DAY 40 I am mixed up
Please find attached my blood results. Can you see anything wrong?
My GP says all is good.
Pregnancy test negative but doctor says will test again in 10 days just to confirm (if I have not started period)
August 2015 24 day cycle
September 2015 26 day cycle
October 2015 24 day cycle
November 2015 32 day cycle
December 2015 26 day cycle
Currently on DAY 40 I am mixed up
Please find attached my blood results. Can you see anything wrong?
My GP says all is good.
Pregnancy test negative but doctor says will test again in 10 days just to confirm (if I have not started period)
Brief Answer:
tests were normal
Detailed Answer:
HI,
It is understandable to feel mixed up
The cycle has been relatively regular except for this instance, there is some variation but not excessive.
It is quite understandable to believe that this 40 day delay may mean that you have conceived.
The blood tests were reviewed and were good as your doctor stated- the complete blood count, ESR, electrolytes, hormone levels, Hba1c, thyroid, liver function, kidney function, iron levels were all normal
The only remaining test is prolactin , this can be considered. High levels can cause delayed periods as well
tests were normal
Detailed Answer:
HI,
It is understandable to feel mixed up
The cycle has been relatively regular except for this instance, there is some variation but not excessive.
It is quite understandable to believe that this 40 day delay may mean that you have conceived.
The blood tests were reviewed and were good as your doctor stated- the complete blood count, ESR, electrolytes, hormone levels, Hba1c, thyroid, liver function, kidney function, iron levels were all normal
The only remaining test is prolactin , this can be considered. High levels can cause delayed periods as well
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So should i rule pregnancy out or not
Brief Answer:
yes, can be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply.
Yes, pregnancy should be ruled out by an additional test.
If you are truly negative and then the prolactin hormone blood test can be considered to add to the comprehensive bloods that you've done already
You can let me know if you need any additional assistance
yes, can be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply.
Yes, pregnancy should be ruled out by an additional test.
If you are truly negative and then the prolactin hormone blood test can be considered to add to the comprehensive bloods that you've done already
You can let me know if you need any additional assistance
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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