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What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding Post A HCG Shot?
Brief Answer:
If your period is late... you could possibly be pregnant.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
First of all, any woman trying to conceive could be pregnant if her period is late.
However, in your case you mentioned having gotten a HCG injection, which is normally performed to induce ovulation in someone who is undergoing fertility treatment. Whether or not the shot could affect the length of your cycle depends on what day of your cycle you were given the medication, the date of the start of your last period, and what medications (or treatments) you are taking for infertility.
So to answer your question more thoroughly, I would need to know the exact start date of your period, what day you got the HCG shot and any other fertility medications or treatments (like IUI) that you are having currently.
In the meantime though, modern pregnancy tests are extremely accurate and will become positive within 10 days to 2 weeks from conception. However, you will get a positive pregnancy test for a few days from the HCG shot, so- again- the exact timing of the medication is important. If you have not had any HCG in the last 10 days to 2 weeks, an over-the-counter pregnancy test should be positive if you are pregnant.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you want to discuss this further, please supply me with the first date of your last period, the date of your HCG shot, and more information on your medical history.
Thank you, and best wishes,
Dr. Brown
If your period is late... you could possibly be pregnant.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
First of all, any woman trying to conceive could be pregnant if her period is late.
However, in your case you mentioned having gotten a HCG injection, which is normally performed to induce ovulation in someone who is undergoing fertility treatment. Whether or not the shot could affect the length of your cycle depends on what day of your cycle you were given the medication, the date of the start of your last period, and what medications (or treatments) you are taking for infertility.
So to answer your question more thoroughly, I would need to know the exact start date of your period, what day you got the HCG shot and any other fertility medications or treatments (like IUI) that you are having currently.
In the meantime though, modern pregnancy tests are extremely accurate and will become positive within 10 days to 2 weeks from conception. However, you will get a positive pregnancy test for a few days from the HCG shot, so- again- the exact timing of the medication is important. If you have not had any HCG in the last 10 days to 2 weeks, an over-the-counter pregnancy test should be positive if you are pregnant.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you want to discuss this further, please supply me with the first date of your last period, the date of your HCG shot, and more information on your medical history.
Thank you, and best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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