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Is Delayed Menstruation A Sign Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

Question: Last month on 18th oct 2014 i had my period which lasted for 4 days. From 26th oct 2014 i had unprotected sex wit my husband continous. This month i didnt get my periods. It overall 38days frm last period. Am i pregnant.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances are there

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

If you had intercourse during ovulation period (between 11th -18th day of your cycle), then chances of pregnancy pretty high, if you have regular periods.

Urine pregnancy test to be done after 7 days of your missed due date.

You can do urine pregnancy test any time (I guess you have crossed 7 days)

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 hours later)

I hav tyroid, from last one year , last month the tsh level was 3.15. N doctor prescribed me to increase the dose to 75mg.

In my history i have never missed my periods. It quite regular (every 30 days).

And yes i had intercourse during 11th - 18th day before my missed dates.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get UPT done

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

I apologizes delayed response

Thanks for your follow up.

Your doctor is right. When woman is planning for pregnancy it is better TSh level should be less than 3, perhaps due to this reason your doctor was increased your dosage.

If you have regular periods, then your due date in November was 18th right.

I suggest you get urine pregnancy test (UPT) done.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (27 hours later)

I hav done my UPT this morning. Result is positive.

From last 2 days i have slight pain in my stomach. Continuous pain is not there.
Just suddenly it come n last for sometime than disappears.

Is this normal or should i consult doctor immediately. Suggest some measure to be taken care off.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Congratulations!!!
Be relaxed.
Slight pain is normal.

I suggest you visit a gynecologist and doctor will examine you and would prescribe Folic acid which is very important in first trimester pregnancy.
If you needed, doctor would advice Progesterone contains medication.
Do not worry. Be happy.
Congratulations once again.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar