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Can Delay In Periods Be Due To Ectopic Pregnancy?

1-2 weeks after my last pregnancy, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend (we used the pull out method and he came outside me). I missed my period and am now 2 weeks late. Maybe 5 days after we had unprotected sex I had slight spotting for two days with a lot of vaginal mucous. 1 week after I was late, I had this intense abdominal pain with a hot flash, dizziness and nausea. I thought it was gas but now my breasts feel slightly sore. I took 3 HPTs and all were negative. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy?
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion ectopic pregnancy can be confirmed by weak urine pregnancy test positive and ultrasound showing the gestation sac outside the uterus.As you have negative urine pregnancy tests the pregnancy might be a rare possibility.I suggest you to wait for spontaneous onset of periods for another 10 days.If still no period consult gynaecologist for medicine for withdrawal bleeding.The spotting which is seen cannot be attributed to pregnancy because it was too early and seen 2 weeks after intercourse.All the symptoms might be due to hormonal imbalance.Dont worry.Stress regarding thought of pregnancy might also cause hormonal imbalance leading to irregular periods.So relax.
Best regards...Dr srilatha
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Can Delay In Periods Be Due To Ectopic Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion ectopic pregnancy can be confirmed by weak urine pregnancy test positive and ultrasound showing the gestation sac outside the uterus.As you have negative urine pregnancy tests the pregnancy might be a rare possibility.I suggest you to wait for spontaneous onset of periods for another 10 days.If still no period consult gynaecologist for medicine for withdrawal bleeding.The spotting which is seen cannot be attributed to pregnancy because it was too early and seen 2 weeks after intercourse.All the symptoms might be due to hormonal imbalance.Dont worry.Stress regarding thought of pregnancy might also cause hormonal imbalance leading to irregular periods.So relax. Best regards...Dr srilatha