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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

I usually have a 28 day cycle but my period was 2 days late in June. LMP was June 6th. I haven't started yet and I have had several negative HPTs.



I have nausea, trouble sleeping due to discomfort/nausea, and have to go to the bathroom more frequently than usual.
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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If you have never had a delayed period earlier and are sexually active, your symptoms suggest a very early pregnancy. Home pregnancy tests read well when performed 3-7 days after the missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. If you did not do so, you may repeat the test in a couple of days. Else, you can also get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres for an earlier and better clarification. If negative, you can get a urinalysis to exclude an infection which can also cause similar symptoms and a delayed period. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

Hello, If you have never had a delayed period earlier and are sexually active, your symptoms suggest a very early pregnancy. Home pregnancy tests read well when performed 3-7 days after the missed period with a fresh early morning sample of urine. If you did not do so, you may repeat the test in a couple of days. Else, you can also get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres for an earlier and better clarification. If negative, you can get a urinalysis to exclude an infection which can also cause similar symptoms and a delayed period. Hope this helps.