Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Missed Periods?
Hi Dr. M 31 yrs old and a mother of a 4 yr old kid. i used the contraceptive pill for quite a long time. went off it last year and thus had irregular periods for sometime. since january this year my periods became pretty regular. however i missed it completely in july. my last period was on 9th june. my home pregnancy test came out negative. m confused and a lil worried.
posted on
Sat, 26 Jul 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Answered on
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.
Even though you used the contraceptive pill for a long time, once you have stopped it, the fertility returns back within a few months. The fact that your periods are regular since January shows that you could be ovulating too. In this scenario, if you have missed a period and had unprotected intercourse around your ovulation time, there is a high chance that you could be pregnant.
On the other hand, delayed period can also occur to a mild hormonal imbalance (happens due to stress).
I would suggest you to wait for another couple of weeks and repeat your urine pregnancy test. If negative, then you could wait for your period to come spontaneously or see a doctor to get some hormonal pills to enable you to get your period.
Of course, if the urine pregnancy test is still negative and if you start experiencing any pregnancy symptoms, then the chances are that you could be pregnant. The only way then to confirm a pregnancy test would be by getting a blood test checked for the pregnancy hormone (beta HCG). This scenario is not common, but can still occur.
I hope this answer has helped you.
Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.
Even though you used the contraceptive pill for a long time, once you have stopped it, the fertility returns back within a few months. The fact that your periods are regular since January shows that you could be ovulating too. In this scenario, if you have missed a period and had unprotected intercourse around your ovulation time, there is a high chance that you could be pregnant.
On the other hand, delayed period can also occur to a mild hormonal imbalance (happens due to stress).
I would suggest you to wait for another couple of weeks and repeat your urine pregnancy test. If negative, then you could wait for your period to come spontaneously or see a doctor to get some hormonal pills to enable you to get your period.
Of course, if the urine pregnancy test is still negative and if you start experiencing any pregnancy symptoms, then the chances are that you could be pregnant. The only way then to confirm a pregnancy test would be by getting a blood test checked for the pregnancy hormone (beta HCG). This scenario is not common, but can still occur.
I hope this answer has helped you.
Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....