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What Causes Irregular Periods?

Hi, I have just taken a pregnancy test. I am 27 and have always had very very irregular periods. I have charted them over the past 8 months and they have ranged from 42-52 days in length. I think in could be pregnant. My husband and I are not actively trying, but letting nature take its course. I feel sick in the afternoons and have a lot of clear mucus secretion at present. Apart from that I am find, but by my calculations I was due a period on 5 Juneish and still no period. I took a test today and negative. I think I could have become pregnant a few days prior to 5 June when my period was due. Have I taken the test too soon? Many thanks, Naomi
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your cycle length may be indicative of a possible hormonal imbalance.

As the mean length of your cycle is 42-52 days, a delay of more than 10 days from this period, would indicate the need for a pregnancy test.

From the other hand, I would recommend performing an abdominal ultrasound to exclude possible ovarian cysts and also examine better your uterus.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Irregular Periods?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your cycle length may be indicative of a possible hormonal imbalance. As the mean length of your cycle is 42-52 days, a delay of more than 10 days from this period, would indicate the need for a pregnancy test. From the other hand, I would recommend performing an abdominal ultrasound to exclude possible ovarian cysts and also examine better your uterus. Hope to have been helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri