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Are Delayed Periods Due To Stress?
Hello, I had unprotected sex in December on the last day of my period when I was practically finished. My period then arrived late and I remember I definitely had it on the 5th when I went into hospital. It is now Feb and I haven t had my period yet. It usually comes around the 24th although as it was late last time it s late due this time. I took 3 pregnancy tests last week and they all showed up negative and I just really need some piece of mind as I m starting to get really stressed about it, if I have done 3 pregnancy tests a month later, surely I m not pregnant right? My periods late because I ve been ill and stress? If I take another pregnancy test and it shows negative can I trust it and stop worrying? Thank you
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Yes, if you have done three tests, up to a month later, then you are not pregnant.
Illness and stress can cause the period to be delayed.
Other causes are: (a) side effect of medication
(b)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(c)abnormal levels of the thyroid hormones
(d)polycystic ovarian syndrome
You may need to consider seeing your doctor to determine if one of these is the cause.
This visit would involve physical examination, blood tests or ultrasound of the pelvis to take a look at the uterus and surrounding structures.
I hope this helps
Yes, if you have done three tests, up to a month later, then you are not pregnant.
Illness and stress can cause the period to be delayed.
Other causes are: (a) side effect of medication
(b)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(c)abnormal levels of the thyroid hormones
(d)polycystic ovarian syndrome
You may need to consider seeing your doctor to determine if one of these is the cause.
This visit would involve physical examination, blood tests or ultrasound of the pelvis to take a look at the uterus and surrounding structures.
I hope this helps
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