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What Causes Delayed Periods Along With Sore Breasts?
Im a week over due on my monthly. Have done 3 pregnancy tests all 3 days apart. All negative. Have been feeling like i am getting my monthly for almost 2 weeks. The past 4 days my boobs have been incredibly saw and sensitive. What could be going on if im not pregnant? And usually on time. Thanks for your time.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Just repeat the test after 5 days as sometime it give false negative result.
Use test kit of different company.
Better to do blood HCG and abdominal USG as it is more sensitive.
Sore breast may be due to pregnancy or hormonal imbalance.
Other reason for late periods:
1. High level of stress
2. Change in life style
3. Late ovulation
4. Excessive exercise
5. Drugs: Birth control pills, Excessive tea and caffeine
6. Thyroid problem
7. Hormonal imbalance
8. Endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, PCOS, Cancerous condition of uterus/cervix/vagina
Cause of sore nipple may be hormonal imbalance, Excessive stress, Alcohol and caffeine use
For sore breast advice is below:
1. Life style chnges
- 30 min regular walk
- Wear supportive pad bra
- use of Ice pack
- Relaxation exercise: breathing technique
- Low fat diet
- High fiber intake
- Decreased salt intake
- Multivitamin intake
- Reduce alcohol and caffeine
- Gentle massage with prime rose oil
- Acupuncture therapy
If period will not come, consult the gynecologist and do following tests:
Hormonal profile: Estrogen, progestron, LH, FSH, HCG and thyroid hormone.
USG
Endometrial biopsy
Ovarian follicle study
PAP smear
Hope this may help you
All the best.
Stay healthy.
Best regards
DR.SAGAR
Understand your concern.
Just repeat the test after 5 days as sometime it give false negative result.
Use test kit of different company.
Better to do blood HCG and abdominal USG as it is more sensitive.
Sore breast may be due to pregnancy or hormonal imbalance.
Other reason for late periods:
1. High level of stress
2. Change in life style
3. Late ovulation
4. Excessive exercise
5. Drugs: Birth control pills, Excessive tea and caffeine
6. Thyroid problem
7. Hormonal imbalance
8. Endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, PCOS, Cancerous condition of uterus/cervix/vagina
Cause of sore nipple may be hormonal imbalance, Excessive stress, Alcohol and caffeine use
For sore breast advice is below:
1. Life style chnges
- 30 min regular walk
- Wear supportive pad bra
- use of Ice pack
- Relaxation exercise: breathing technique
- Low fat diet
- High fiber intake
- Decreased salt intake
- Multivitamin intake
- Reduce alcohol and caffeine
- Gentle massage with prime rose oil
- Acupuncture therapy
If period will not come, consult the gynecologist and do following tests:
Hormonal profile: Estrogen, progestron, LH, FSH, HCG and thyroid hormone.
USG
Endometrial biopsy
Ovarian follicle study
PAP smear
Hope this may help you
All the best.
Stay healthy.
Best regards
DR.SAGAR
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