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What Causes Delayed Periods?

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014

Question: I had my tunes tied 4 in a half years ago. My period has never been late it is now 5 days late. I took a Home pregnancy test and it said not pregnant. could I still be pregnant or could there be other reasons I haven't had my period yet?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
other reasons

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns

The reason for delayed periods could be stress or certain disturbed routine in last month.

If not if weight is increased it might lead to variation in period.

You are unlikely to be pregnant. If you are still in doubt please get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 days later)

I have not had any unusual things happening and I also haven't had any weight changes. I still have not gotten my period. I am always regular so this is strange for me.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
occasional delay

Detailed Answer:
Hi

It is normal for women to have occasional delay in periods. If you test negative for pregnancy then this is one of those episodes.

So dont worry about it. Get pregnancy test done. If negative wait for a week and you might get periods.

Regards

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