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Are Late Periods, Cramps And Sore Breasts Symptoms Of Pregnancy?
My period was 5 days late this month had bad cramps the whole 4 days it lasted that's unusual for me took test all negative i still have mild cramps everyday breast feel sore every once n awhile i think im gaining weight just want to know am i pregnant or what
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) You are right in suspecting pregnancy, as you have missed your periods. If you have history of regular cycles then I will suggest you to repeat the morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy, maty be a couple of days later . In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.
3 ) In case you are pregnant, you can continue with the pregnancy if you wish so, or else you can opt for termination of the pregnancy with medicines safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision.
4 ) If you are not pregnant, you can simply wait for the onset of periods or induce the periods with progesterone tablets. Your treating doctor can guide you further about the doses and withdrawal bleeding of the same.
5 ) With negative pregnancy test, your symptoms can be due to PMS - premenstrual syndrome. In that case, I will suggest you to opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Drink plenty of water in the day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and and refined sugars. Avoid substance abuse if any. I will suggest you to start with long acting form of Vitamin B 6, vitamin E and evening primrose oil supplements on daily basis at least for next 3 months.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) You are right in suspecting pregnancy, as you have missed your periods. If you have history of regular cycles then I will suggest you to repeat the morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy, maty be a couple of days later . In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.
3 ) In case you are pregnant, you can continue with the pregnancy if you wish so, or else you can opt for termination of the pregnancy with medicines safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision.
4 ) If you are not pregnant, you can simply wait for the onset of periods or induce the periods with progesterone tablets. Your treating doctor can guide you further about the doses and withdrawal bleeding of the same.
5 ) With negative pregnancy test, your symptoms can be due to PMS - premenstrual syndrome. In that case, I will suggest you to opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of of fruits, salads and vegetables in daily diet. Drink plenty of water in the day. Avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and and refined sugars. Avoid substance abuse if any. I will suggest you to start with long acting form of Vitamin B 6, vitamin E and evening primrose oil supplements on daily basis at least for next 3 months.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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