What Causes Late Periods With Negative UPT?

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi, I have had hypothyroidism for 30 years now. Was diagnosed when I was 10. Periods are sometimes late, but always come every month. Thyroid level great in February 2014, I'm currently 6 weeks late, have had light pink discharge when I wipe for 3 weeks. Home Pregnancy tests (3) negative. Feel very tired, nausia, have some cramping and bloating. Didn't pay much attn to hair falling out, b/c sometimes it happens with thyroid. But it is getting a little worse. Haven't had to have my meds adjusted in several yrs. So assuming things pretty much under control. At a loss for what's going on and honestly tired of feeling miserable. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to peri menopause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Facts about your problem-
- As your pregnancy tests are negative and you are 41 yrs. of age( endometrium lining is already thin) - you are not pregnant.
- it can be due to peri menopause ( a stage before menopause)- decrease estrogen level
- it can be due to hypothyroidism also
- stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalance
Advice from my side-
- get your thyroid profile done
- eat healthy and balanced diet with full of fruits and vegetables
- take calcium and multivitamin in your diet
- do yoga, meditation
If your period delayed for more then 3 months please consult a gynaecologist and get your examination and hormonal profile done along with ultrasound pelvis to see that you are going in peri menopausal stage.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (46 minutes later)

Saw gyn, also had surgery in feb. He says im far from meno. Probly wont show signs until im closer to 50. I made an apt with him this up coming week. Thanks so much for answering.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
Sorry for delay!

If your treating doctor thinking that you are not in peri menopausal stage then you can look for other possibilities.
Feel free to discuss more, I feel happy to answer you.
If you want to close the query then please accept my answer and write a review.

Thanks
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

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