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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

I am 5 weeks late for my period for the first time EVER, 2 pg tests, neg, hcg blood test neg. I have been feeling all the typical pg symptoms, the past 5 days, i have been spotting pinkish/red, but no accumulation on pad. I ve had a bad lower back ache most of the past 4 weeks. I have had no pms symptoms at all.
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Hallow Dear,

Urine test for detection of pregnancy as early as five days after missed period may give false negative results some times. You may repeat the test after 5 more days to have reliable results.

The other option is to go for Beta hCG test which is very specific and sensitive. This test gives reliable results even 2-3 days or even earlier after missed period.

If all these tests reveal that you are not pregnant, and you do not get your menses, you may take Deviry pills for 5 days. 4-7 days after discontinuing Devery, you should get your menses.

I am sure this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, Urine test for detection of pregnancy as early as five days after missed period may give false negative results some times. You may repeat the test after 5 more days to have reliable results. The other option is to go for Beta hCG test which is very specific and sensitive. This test gives reliable results even 2-3 days or even earlier after missed period. If all these tests reveal that you are not pregnant, and you do not get your menses, you may take Deviry pills for 5 days. 4-7 days after discontinuing Devery, you should get your menses. I am sure this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri