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Could Delayed Periods With History Of Cysts Indicate Pregnancy?

Hi, I m 42, have had regular periods since going off birth control pills 3 years ago, except for a time last year when I was irregular b/c of cysts that revolved after 4 months. I ve been regular, ovulating (based on mucus, not BBT) since October. My partner and I started having sex timed more specifically to my ovulation (we re both in our 40 s, know having a biological child isn t easy, don t want to go through fertility treatment, and adoption is a good family-planning process for us). My period has been like clockwork! I am now a week late with my period, have some strange symptoms- gassiness, lower abdominal sensation (the stuff one sees online when looking around too much!). Do you think it could be pregnancy or more likely another cyst? (I never had any symptoms with my cysts previously- except either no period or else very heavy bleeding). thanks!
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Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

Most experts advise that you should wait at least one day after your missed period before taking a home pregnancy test, though waiting a week is considered best. This can be tough when you are anxious to find out if you're pregnant, but waiting allows for a higher degree of accuracy when taking the test, as hCG levels rise rapidly in pregnant women.
It's best to do the home pregnancy test first thing in the morning, when your urine is most concentrated and hCG levels are highest.
So I advice you to perform a test a week after missed period and with morning sample of urine. This test kits are nearly 98% accurate, so reliable.
With transvaginal ultrasonography, the diagnosis of pregnancy can be made earlier by 4-5 weeks gestation.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,
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Could Delayed Periods With History Of Cysts Indicate Pregnancy?

Hello and thanks for your query. I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions. Most experts advise that you should wait at least one day after your missed period before taking a home pregnancy test, though waiting a week is considered best. This can be tough when you are anxious to find out if you re pregnant, but waiting allows for a higher degree of accuracy when taking the test, as hCG levels rise rapidly in pregnant women. It s best to do the home pregnancy test first thing in the morning, when your urine is most concentrated and hCG levels are highest. So I advice you to perform a test a week after missed period and with morning sample of urine. This test kits are nearly 98% accurate, so reliable. With transvaginal ultrasonography, the diagnosis of pregnancy can be made earlier by 4-5 weeks gestation. Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions. Sincerely,