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Could The Low HCG Level Be The Cause For The Delayed Periods?

hi doctor, I missed my period and today is 35th day so took a home pregnancy test a faint line appeared... I take folic acid 5 mg. what does it mean? I have been told a low hcg level could also be a reason for this.. If yes, What should i take for multi minerals and vitamins supplementations? please help me doc!
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Hi,

You can be pregnant. Hence, please continue folic acid and repeat your urine pregnancy test after two weeks to confirm diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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Could The Low HCG Level Be The Cause For The Delayed Periods?

Hi, You can be pregnant. Hence, please continue folic acid and repeat your urine pregnancy test after two weeks to confirm diagnosis. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine