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What Causes Heaviness In Breasts And Cramps?

I am 8 days late on my period. My breast are heavy. I m having mild cramping. I took two pregnancy tests but they are both negative. I drank unsweetened lemon juice with cucumber in it on 4 separate days once a day..can I be pregnant ? My last period was the 17 of July. .expected it on the 17 of August. .I have very regular period
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Hello,
Thank you for asking at HCM.

If you have breast heaviness and cramps this might be due to a late coming period or pregnancy.
Having regular periods and now you are 8 days late means you will need to make sure if you are pregnant. What I would recommend is.
1. repeat pregnancy test every 2-3 days till you get a period or you confirm you are pregnant
2. A blood test that checks BHCG might detect pregnancy earlier than the traditional urinary tests and might be considered
3. If you are not having the period in 7-10 days and continuing with cramps you will need a visit.
4. take folic acid 400 mcg/day if you would like to have a healthy pregnancy if you are pregnant
5. have a healthy life style- no smoking, no alcohol
6. take paracetamol for pain- it is not dangerous if you are pregnant
7. if pains get worse or still your periods are not coming in 2 weeks you might need to see a doctor.

Hope this is helpful and answers to your question

Best regards,

Dr Antoneta
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What Causes Heaviness In Breasts And Cramps?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. If you have breast heaviness and cramps this might be due to a late coming period or pregnancy. Having regular periods and now you are 8 days late means you will need to make sure if you are pregnant. What I would recommend is. 1. repeat pregnancy test every 2-3 days till you get a period or you confirm you are pregnant 2. A blood test that checks BHCG might detect pregnancy earlier than the traditional urinary tests and might be considered 3. If you are not having the period in 7-10 days and continuing with cramps you will need a visit. 4. take folic acid 400 mcg/day if you would like to have a healthy pregnancy if you are pregnant 5. have a healthy life style- no smoking, no alcohol 6. take paracetamol for pain- it is not dangerous if you are pregnant 7. if pains get worse or still your periods are not coming in 2 weeks you might need to see a doctor. Hope this is helpful and answers to your question Best regards, Dr Antoneta