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Does Late Periods And Negative Pregnancy Test Result Suggest Ectopic Pregnancy?
Question: I am 12 days late for my period. I had a tubal ligation in 1999. I've never been late not this late. I took an at home pregnancy test that was negative. Is there a chance this could be an ectopic pregnancy? I don't really have pain in my abdomen. no breast tenderness, no nausea. I am 37. Should I call my doctor?
Brief Answer:
Not pregnant. No need to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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The delay in periods with a negative pregnancy test does not suggest an ectopic pregnancy. The delay is more likely to be due to stress and a mild hormonal imbalance. You need not worry. You have no symptoms of pregnancy and the test is also negative. You can wait for a week and see if the periods start on their own.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Not pregnant. No need to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The delay in periods with a negative pregnancy test does not suggest an ectopic pregnancy. The delay is more likely to be due to stress and a mild hormonal imbalance. You need not worry. You have no symptoms of pregnancy and the test is also negative. You can wait for a week and see if the periods start on their own.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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