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What Do Delayed Periods And Negative Pregnancy Result Suggest?
Posted on
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Question : Good morning,
I have a question about menstruation. My last period was XXXXXXX 29th and I tend to have irregular periods so the projected date could have been July 29th and I still haven't gotten my period. I do not take any birth control pills and I took a pregnancy test on August 4th. I used First Response and both tests came out negative. What could be causing the delay in my period and should I take another pregnancy test? Or would it have been detected since it was during my supposed period cycle? Thanks!
I have a question about menstruation. My last period was XXXXXXX 29th and I tend to have irregular periods so the projected date could have been July 29th and I still haven't gotten my period. I do not take any birth control pills and I took a pregnancy test on August 4th. I used First Response and both tests came out negative. What could be causing the delay in my period and should I take another pregnancy test? Or would it have been detected since it was during my supposed period cycle? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
test needs to be repeated
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
In my opinion I suggest you to repeat the test after a week with first morning urine sample.
Usually the pregnancy test gives accurate results after a week of missed period.And the symptoms of pregnancy like nausea,vomitings,increased urination,sore breasts start usually at 6 weeks ie.,2 weeks after missed period.
If the test is negative even then the cause of irregular periods like thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD) ,stress, overweight or obesity might be ruled out.
Ultrasound helps in diagnosis of PCOD.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
test needs to be repeated
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.I understand your concern.
In my opinion I suggest you to repeat the test after a week with first morning urine sample.
Usually the pregnancy test gives accurate results after a week of missed period.And the symptoms of pregnancy like nausea,vomitings,increased urination,sore breasts start usually at 6 weeks ie.,2 weeks after missed period.
If the test is negative even then the cause of irregular periods like thyroid abnormalities, polycystic ovarian disease(PCOD) ,stress, overweight or obesity might be ruled out.
Ultrasound helps in diagnosis of PCOD.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. I have another question: it's already been a week so should I take a test tomorrow morning?
Brief Answer:
Repeat the test on 12th august
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion I suggest you to repeat the test after a week of doing the first test but not tomorrow.
Avoid stress regarding the thought of pregnancy or anything.
Take folic acid tablet one daily.It helps in growth of fetus incase if pregnancy is present.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Repeat the test on 12th august
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,I got your query.I understand your concern.
In my opinion I suggest you to repeat the test after a week of doing the first test but not tomorrow.
Avoid stress regarding the thought of pregnancy or anything.
Take folic acid tablet one daily.It helps in growth of fetus incase if pregnancy is present.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Feel free to discuss furthur.
Best regards...Dr.srilatha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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