What Do Abdominal Cramps And Delayed Periods Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

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Question : I have cramps and a late period of 4 days. I don't feel sick or any other pain. it's been irregular for the past 2 months ever since I start a new birth control, it's been late 4-6 days every time I get my period. could I be pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The possibility of pregnancy is remote.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns.
Since you are on birth control pills, the possibility of pregnancy is remote. The cramps suggest that you may start period in 1-2 days.

To make things clear, get pregnancy test done if you do not start your period in 2-3 days time.

I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama.

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