What Causes A Delay In Periods?

Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017

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Question : Hi I am XXXXXXX and 29 yrs old , i didnot get my periods yet. The date was 22nd April, i usually get in time. I am scared if i am pregnent. Please advise what to do?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
get a serum beta hcg test done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have missed your menses and if you suspect pregnancy then first confirm it with a serum beta hcg test . If the hcg levels are more than 5mIU , then you are surely pregnant, else the menses are likely to be delayed due to possible stress induced hormonal imbalance, during this cycle.
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