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What Causes Delayed Periods With Severe Cramping And Lower Back Pain?

I was almost 2 weeks late for my period and today I started a light period with severe cramping followed by bad lower back pain. I know that this isn t normal. I took a pregnancy test 3 days ago and it was negative. I m very concerned about having a possible etopic seeing I had one already 3 yrs ago and at that time had no idea I was pregnant. This had happened even tho I had a tubal ligation. Please help me!
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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Hallow Dear,

I do appreciate your concern about ectopic pregnancy since you have gone through the experience which is a nightmare.

However, the very fact your pregnancy test is negative even 2 weeks after delayed menses, the possibility of any form of pregnancy is very remote. In ectopic pregnancy, the pregnancy test is positive, though week positive.
Still, for confirmation, you may get your blood examined for Beta hCG test. If the levels are
If you are not pregnant, you may take some progesterone preparation like Deviry for 5 days; 4-7 days after that you would get withdrawal bleeding. After that, please observe your menses. If the irregularity persists, you may require hormonal work up for which, I would advice you to report to a Gynaecologist.

I hope this helps you to settle your dilemma.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Delayed Periods With Severe Cramping And Lower Back Pain?

Hallow Dear, I do appreciate your concern about ectopic pregnancy since you have gone through the experience which is a nightmare. However, the very fact your pregnancy test is negative even 2 weeks after delayed menses, the possibility of any form of pregnancy is very remote. In ectopic pregnancy, the pregnancy test is positive, though week positive. Still, for confirmation, you may get your blood examined for Beta hCG test. If the levels are If you are not pregnant, you may take some progesterone preparation like Deviry for 5 days; 4-7 days after that you would get withdrawal bleeding. After that, please observe your menses. If the irregularity persists, you may require hormonal work up for which, I would advice you to report to a Gynaecologist. I hope this helps you to settle your dilemma. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri