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What Causes Sore Nipples And Bloated Feeling And Negative Pregnancy Test?
Good Morning. I start Clomiphene 50mg on October 11 which was 3 days after my period stated for 5 days and waited 5 more days testing for ovulation. I started testing positive and had inter course every day after. My period is was due on November the 8th and it came down on the 5th for 4 days light. I still feel bloated and light sore nipples but preganacy test was negative yesterday please help.
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Hallow Dear,
It is but natural that you are suspecting missed period as the bleeding was light. However, if the urine pregnancy test has given you negative result, you have to have another confirmation, as urine pregnancy tests may give false negative results in the first week after missed period. I would advice you to go for Beta hCG test which is highly sensitive and very specific test for diagnosing pregnancy. This test can give reliable results as early as 2-3 days after missed period, even before that also.
I am surprised to note that you took Clomiphene tablets just for 3 days. Usual course is for 5 days.
After completing the Clomiphene tablets, it is advisable to monitor the ovulation by ultrasonography. The sexual intercourse is to be adjusted on and around the day of ovulation. Usually the egg is matured when the follicle has attained the size of 18 mm. If the ovulation takes place after the follicular size of 21 mm, the results in terms of pregnancy are not good.
If the follicle does not rupture naturally, Inj. hCG is given to induce the ovulation. From the day of the injection, you should have at least alternate day sexual relations.
I hope this helps you,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
It is but natural that you are suspecting missed period as the bleeding was light. However, if the urine pregnancy test has given you negative result, you have to have another confirmation, as urine pregnancy tests may give false negative results in the first week after missed period. I would advice you to go for Beta hCG test which is highly sensitive and very specific test for diagnosing pregnancy. This test can give reliable results as early as 2-3 days after missed period, even before that also.
I am surprised to note that you took Clomiphene tablets just for 3 days. Usual course is for 5 days.
After completing the Clomiphene tablets, it is advisable to monitor the ovulation by ultrasonography. The sexual intercourse is to be adjusted on and around the day of ovulation. Usually the egg is matured when the follicle has attained the size of 18 mm. If the ovulation takes place after the follicular size of 21 mm, the results in terms of pregnancy are not good.
If the follicle does not rupture naturally, Inj. hCG is given to induce the ovulation. From the day of the injection, you should have at least alternate day sexual relations.
I hope this helps you,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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