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Can a urine pregnancy test be taken on the first day of missed periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a very regular 28 day cycle. I got my periods for three days in the last month with a heavy flow. So, my due would be today for this month. But, last three days I got very little bleeding and the color was light watery red and sometimes brownish. I did not have any physiolog... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com You tested too early with a urine pregnancy test. Please wait for three to four days and then retest if period does not start by then. Urine pregnancy test though theoretically can give correct result on the day of a missed period, practically it is not that sensitive and... Read Full »
My periods are delayed despite using contraception. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had Nexplanon in for six months and had a period on it for three months straight. But, I did not get period for the last three months. I had it removed before 20 days and no period still. While on it, I would throw up and even after having it removed, I puked. Since being removed, my n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nexplanon is a progesterone having implant (Etonogestrel). After insertion, the menses can be irregular or even stopped for 6 months to almost 1 year. But, if you had not gotten your period since last three months and you had regular intercourse, then you should do a ur... Read Full »
Why did I have delayed periods with negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old and I am sexually active. Last month, I had sex twice using condoms. I did not get my periods for the past two months. Frequently, I have delayed periods for few days. So I took a pregnancy test last week and it came back negative. I do not know whether I am pregnant ... Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Keeranmayee Mihirkumar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know the exact date of your last period. Please mention whether you have any weight gain, excessive facial or body hair, delayed periods, and dark pigmentation around the neck or armpits. As your pregnancy test is negative, you have a chance of developing PCOS... Read Full »
I have PCOD and delayed period. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask something about pregnancy. I have missed my period for 60 days. I got my last period before two months. I checked for pregnancy using a pregnancy kit. It showed me a negative result. When can I take my pregnancy test again? Before six months, I had PCOD. I was taking medici... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have delayed periods due to anovulation. As your pregnancy test shows a negative result taken after 50 days, it is good to check it again tomorrow. If it is negative, then it is advisable to take medications for having withdrawal bleeding. PCOS (polycystic ovarian s... Read Full »
I missed my period and my urine pregnancy and HCG tests are negative. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on first day of last month and missed my period on 20th. I did a urine pregnancy test on 3rd of this month, it showed negative result. After this, I took a tablet containing Norethisterone 10 mg for five days by taking one tablet each day from third to seventh day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. You can rest assured that you are not pregnant, as both the urine pregnancy test and the HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test have returned negative results. The delay in your period can be attributed to taking... Read Full »
42 days after unprotected sex with my husband, I have not got my period yet. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my husband and it has been 42 days since then and still, I have not gotten my periods. I took two pregnancy tests on day 39 and they were negative. In your professional opinion, is it still possible I am pregnant but it was too soon to show up on a test, or do I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you had pregnancy tests repeatedly negative, then you are not pregnant. But your periods are not regular due to your weight. From your history I presume you to have PCOD (polycystic ovarian disorder), this is usually associated with obesi... Read Full »
Can I take Diane-35 continuously without seven day break to skip period?
Query: Hello doctor, I started to take a birth control pill. The pill name is Diane-35, it is taken for 21 days and seven days for rest. I have just finished the first pack of 21 pills, and as far as I understand, that my period should come in these seven days, right? And also I have read on the internet t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is correct that if you have taken these pills for 21 days, your periods are expected to come in the next few days, as it will cause hormonal withdrawal which leads to cause bleeding. It is true that if you continue to take these medicines your periods will be... Read Full »
I have PCOD, under treatment and missed a period with white discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23-years-old. I have irregular periods from five years. I have PCOD problem (hormonal imbalance, delay periods) three months before I consulted a doctor and gave me Ovacet and Regestrone (day16 today 25) for two months. In these two months periods are regular. Last month I used on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Patients with PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) are advised low dose hormones for regularisation of cycles. In your case, you were given Estrogen (Ovacet) and Progesterone (Regestron) to be eaten separately. Ovacet forms endometrium and progesterone matures it into s... Read Full »
My beta hCG values are 5.73 and 5.26. Does it confirm pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old. I did not get my period last month. After 15 days of a missed period, my beta hCG value is 5.73 mIU/mL. What is the chance of pregnancy? Do I have any issues? Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As you can see, the normal beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level is less than 5 mIU/mL. So, you should wait for two days and repeat the test. You should do an ultrasound pelvis, but after the beta hCG report is ava... Read Full »
I have missed my period after taking Unwanted 72 post-unprotected sex. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, Last month I had periods on 10th. We had sex on the 23rd night and 24th and I had unwanted 72 on the 24th night. Now I was expecting to get my periods on 7th or maximum by 10th of this month but I have not got my periods yet. What can be the problem? Is it a sign of pregnancy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the dates you have provided, you had sex on the 23rd of last month, that is 13 days from your period date, that is the most fertile period of the cycle. But you took emergency contraception, so chances of pregnancy are very less. Also, please can you tell that... Read Full »