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What Causes Abdominal Cramps, Delayed Menstruation And Spotting?
Question: My period get delayed, done blood test- negative.
All pregnancy signs on going.
My period is regular 28 days cycle.
Had a occasional drugs taken.
Now worried coz I still have the cramps on my lower abdomen and had spotting after intercourse but all cleared up the following day.
Pls advise
All pregnancy signs on going.
My period is regular 28 days cycle.
Had a occasional drugs taken.
Now worried coz I still have the cramps on my lower abdomen and had spotting after intercourse but all cleared up the following day.
Pls advise
Brief Answer:
Other causes of delayed periods should be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress, excessive exercise, hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease.
If the pregnancy test is negative, then pregnancy is ruled out.
Cramps in the lower abdomen can be due to premenstrual symptoms.
I will suggest you to repeat the urine pregnancy test after one week, if still negative, then you should consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including hormonal profile and ultrasound and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Other causes of delayed periods should be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress, excessive exercise, hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease.
If the pregnancy test is negative, then pregnancy is ruled out.
Cramps in the lower abdomen can be due to premenstrual symptoms.
I will suggest you to repeat the urine pregnancy test after one week, if still negative, then you should consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including hormonal profile and ultrasound and get appropriate treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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