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Can UTI And The Delay In Periods Be Related?

I am a 26 year old woman and my period is late.I know that I am not pregnant because I haven't had sex in 5 months,I went to the doctor and I am going back tomorrow for the results of the second urine test.He said that its a UTI but yet he still asked me to give another urine sample today. Should I be worried? I had my first UTI last year and he only took one sample of urine,I found it weird that he asked for a second...
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Respected user , hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Usually UTI is not related to delay in periods .
* Reason for second sample need may be due to
- inadequate first sample
- need extra information or want to go for culture of urine
- need to confirm specific data for assurance

Hope to clarify your query
Welcome for further assistance
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assist
Wishing fine recovery
Regards dear take care .
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Can UTI And The Delay In Periods Be Related?

Respected user , hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Usually UTI is not related to delay in periods . * Reason for second sample need may be due to - inadequate first sample - need extra information or want to go for culture of urine - need to confirm specific data for assurance Hope to clarify your query Welcome for further assistance Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assist Wishing fine recovery Regards dear take care .