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My Period Was 6 Days Late And I Thought I
Question: My period was 6 days late and I thought I was pregnant so I took a 2 at home tests and they were negative. Today is the 7th day and I started bleeding. But not very much and it’s a very very light flow. I usually have the heaviest flow. And the blood was a little darker. But I took two more pregnancy tests today and they both came back negative.
Brief Answer:
Hormone insufficiency or imbalance may be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
You took four pregnancy tests in total and were negative ( you used them correctly more than 5 days of delayed period) so it is clear that you are not pregnant.
Since it is a light flow the blood remains longer into vagina causing blood to change colour and looks darker.
I think the amount of blood will increase later and be the same amount as usual. I think this is just an usual hormone imbalance.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Hormone insufficiency or imbalance may be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
You took four pregnancy tests in total and were negative ( you used them correctly more than 5 days of delayed period) so it is clear that you are not pregnant.
Since it is a light flow the blood remains longer into vagina causing blood to change colour and looks darker.
I think the amount of blood will increase later and be the same amount as usual. I think this is just an usual hormone imbalance.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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