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What Causes Delay In Period Despite Having A Negative UPT?
Question: Hi. We are trying for a baby. My period is delayed by 3 days. Today is 28th day , on 26th day I took a pregnancy test it says negative. .but from today evening I feel continously urination but when I go just a drop of urine. What should I do now
Brief Answer:
Take another pregnancy test, urine test to check for infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Please take another pregnancy test right away. If negative, please take a urine test to rule out urinary tract infection..
If your period doesn't come, repeat another pregnancy test when you have been a week late. If negative, see your OBGYN to rule out ovarian cysts and hormonal imbalances which can delay periods.
Stress, illness, travel, sudden weight changes, travel, major lifestyle changes can all delay periods.
Hope you test positive for pregnancy.
Drink plenty of water, avoid irritants like caffeine, sugary, carbonated drinks and spicy food.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Best wishes in your journey trying to conceive.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Take another pregnancy test, urine test to check for infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Please take another pregnancy test right away. If negative, please take a urine test to rule out urinary tract infection..
If your period doesn't come, repeat another pregnancy test when you have been a week late. If negative, see your OBGYN to rule out ovarian cysts and hormonal imbalances which can delay periods.
Stress, illness, travel, sudden weight changes, travel, major lifestyle changes can all delay periods.
Hope you test positive for pregnancy.
Drink plenty of water, avoid irritants like caffeine, sugary, carbonated drinks and spicy food.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Best wishes in your journey trying to conceive.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Hi. Again took the test yesterday it was negative. Today is my 31st day and I have some brown spotting. What should I do now
Brief Answer:
Period is on its way.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Sorry, but it looks like your period is on its way.
You should have fresh bleeding within the next 24 hrs.
How are your urinary symptoms? Did you have an urine analysis done?
For the next cycle, try using basal body temperature monitoring & ovulation prediction kits to pinpoint your ovulation date.
Time intercourse on the day of ovulation and 3days before it (at least once in 2 days) to improve your chances of conceiving.
If you have been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, please consult an OBGYN to make sure everything is alright.
An ultrasound scan- follicular study with relevant hormone levels on day 2/3 of your cycle can show the status of your ovarian reserve, you follicle development and ovulation.
Hope this helps.
I'd be happy to help you with any further questions you may have.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Period is on its way.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Sorry, but it looks like your period is on its way.
You should have fresh bleeding within the next 24 hrs.
How are your urinary symptoms? Did you have an urine analysis done?
For the next cycle, try using basal body temperature monitoring & ovulation prediction kits to pinpoint your ovulation date.
Time intercourse on the day of ovulation and 3days before it (at least once in 2 days) to improve your chances of conceiving.
If you have been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months, please consult an OBGYN to make sure everything is alright.
An ultrasound scan- follicular study with relevant hormone levels on day 2/3 of your cycle can show the status of your ovarian reserve, you follicle development and ovulation.
Hope this helps.
I'd be happy to help you with any further questions you may have.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Urine test was normal. . Usually my cycle will be prompt dot on 26th or 27th will get my periods. .only this time it went delayed. .so we are actually expecting. ... feeling disappointed. Anyways thanks for your suggestion.
Brief Answer:
It will happen
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I completely understand your disappointment. I realize how important this is for you.
Please take it one day at a time (easier said than done). The two week wait after ovulation can seem like eternity. This is when you have to keep occupied.
There are forums available online in which women discuss their symptoms, feelings, anxiety, hope, disappointment and keep each other company during this period. You may want to have a look.
Don't lose hope. Keep trying. Listen to your body. Eat healthy. Exercise in moderation. Take folic acid supplements. It will happen.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you the best.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
It will happen
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I completely understand your disappointment. I realize how important this is for you.
Please take it one day at a time (easier said than done). The two week wait after ovulation can seem like eternity. This is when you have to keep occupied.
There are forums available online in which women discuss their symptoms, feelings, anxiety, hope, disappointment and keep each other company during this period. You may want to have a look.
Don't lose hope. Keep trying. Listen to your body. Eat healthy. Exercise in moderation. Take folic acid supplements. It will happen.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you the best.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi
Going by your suggestion went for a follicular study today being my tenth day.
The results are
Endometrium - 0.6
Right overy
NOF -8
F1 - 1.2 × .09 CM
F2 - 1.3 × 0.7
F3 - 1 × 0.8
Left overy
NOF -3
NDR
Kindly help me with the report and inform when we can have relation ship.
For follicular study they have asked me to come again tomorrow .
Going by your suggestion went for a follicular study today being my tenth day.
The results are
Endometrium - 0.6
Right overy
NOF -8
F1 - 1.2 × .09 CM
F2 - 1.3 × 0.7
F3 - 1 × 0.8
Left overy
NOF -3
NDR
Kindly help me with the report and inform when we can have relation ship.
For follicular study they have asked me to come again tomorrow .
Brief Answer:
Please start having intercourse.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Your follicular study indicates that you have multiple follicles developing. Usually by day 10 of estrogen follicle emerges as the dominant one which goes on to become mature and ovulate.
Did you check any hormone levels on day 2or 3 of your cycle?
I recommend that you complete the follicular study confirming ovulation and get back to me with the complete report. I can advice you better then.
I suggest that you have intercourse from now till your ovulation has been confirmed (once every alternate day at least).
Please also start to monitor basal body temperature and charting it to better understand your cycles.
Start taking Folic acid supplements as well (Tab. Folvite 5mg once a day).
Will guide you based on the results of the follicular study.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Please start having intercourse.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Your follicular study indicates that you have multiple follicles developing. Usually by day 10 of estrogen follicle emerges as the dominant one which goes on to become mature and ovulate.
Did you check any hormone levels on day 2or 3 of your cycle?
I recommend that you complete the follicular study confirming ovulation and get back to me with the complete report. I can advice you better then.
I suggest that you have intercourse from now till your ovulation has been confirmed (once every alternate day at least).
Please also start to monitor basal body temperature and charting it to better understand your cycles.
Start taking Folic acid supplements as well (Tab. Folvite 5mg once a day).
Will guide you based on the results of the follicular study.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you doctor.
I did not do any hormone level check.. how do we check.
How do I monitor the basal body temperature. .please guide me.
I am already taking folic acid tablet.
Regards
XXXX XXXXXXX
I did not do any hormone level check.. how do we check.
How do I monitor the basal body temperature. .please guide me.
I am already taking folic acid tablet.
Regards
XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Please refer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Basal body temperature monitoring :
- you will need a digital thermometer with one decimal point in the measurement scale. Get a good one.
-check you temperature orally (under the tongue on either left or right side) as soon as you wake up (before you get out of bed, drink water etc). If you snore or tend to keep your mouth open during sleep then check your temperature vaginally.
-mark these values on a chart and it will give you a graph of your temperature fluctuations. Fertility friend is an online site which helps you do this online for free.
-once you have done this for a couple of months, you can observe your ovulation date and luteal phase length and fertile period.
In addition to this, also check for any vaginal discharge. Usually, during the fertile period and ovulation, discharge become watery or like egg white and resembles semen.. This helps sperm to pass easily into the uterus.
If you don't conceive this cycle (hope you do) , on day 2 or day 3 of your next cycle, check LH (leuteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), E2 (estradiol) & AMH (anti mullerian hormone).
Please note that day 1 is the day when there is bright red full flow of blood, not spotting.
-did you conceive your first child normally?
-do you have any medical conditions? Any other medications?
-any family history of diseases or infertility?
-what is your height and weight?
-any previous history of diabetes during pregnancy or other pregnancy complications? Was it a normal delivery? Is your child 6 yrs old now? Did you use any contraception during the past 6 years?
Please get back to me with any further questions you may have and the above requested clarifications.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Please refer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Basal body temperature monitoring :
- you will need a digital thermometer with one decimal point in the measurement scale. Get a good one.
-check you temperature orally (under the tongue on either left or right side) as soon as you wake up (before you get out of bed, drink water etc). If you snore or tend to keep your mouth open during sleep then check your temperature vaginally.
-mark these values on a chart and it will give you a graph of your temperature fluctuations. Fertility friend is an online site which helps you do this online for free.
-once you have done this for a couple of months, you can observe your ovulation date and luteal phase length and fertile period.
In addition to this, also check for any vaginal discharge. Usually, during the fertile period and ovulation, discharge become watery or like egg white and resembles semen.. This helps sperm to pass easily into the uterus.
If you don't conceive this cycle (hope you do) , on day 2 or day 3 of your next cycle, check LH (leuteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), E2 (estradiol) & AMH (anti mullerian hormone).
Please note that day 1 is the day when there is bright red full flow of blood, not spotting.
-did you conceive your first child normally?
-do you have any medical conditions? Any other medications?
-any family history of diseases or infertility?
-what is your height and weight?
-any previous history of diabetes during pregnancy or other pregnancy complications? Was it a normal delivery? Is your child 6 yrs old now? Did you use any contraception during the past 6 years?
Please get back to me with any further questions you may have and the above requested clarifications.
Best wishes,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hello doctor.
Thanks for your detailed clarification and guidance. Answers to your queries :
Yes I conceived my first child normally. . But took injection during my periods and for rupture of follicles.
2. No medications as of now.
3. No.
4. Weight 55 height 5.3
I had gestational diabetes during my last month of pregnancy. No it was a c section since it was a breech baby. Yes he is 6. 9 months old. No we didn't use any contraception.
Yesterday follicular study
Right overy 1.3×0.9 , 1.3 × 1.0, 1 × 0.9
Left overy - ndf.
Dies multiple follicle developing is a good sign or something to be taken care.
Really worried. . Yes we are into relationship on alternate days. .till what date we have to do..
In my next cycle will go for the hormone test.
Thanks for your kind replies.
Regards
XXXXX
Thanks for your detailed clarification and guidance. Answers to your queries :
Yes I conceived my first child normally. . But took injection during my periods and for rupture of follicles.
2. No medications as of now.
3. No.
4. Weight 55 height 5.3
I had gestational diabetes during my last month of pregnancy. No it was a c section since it was a breech baby. Yes he is 6. 9 months old. No we didn't use any contraception.
Yesterday follicular study
Right overy 1.3×0.9 , 1.3 × 1.0, 1 × 0.9
Left overy - ndf.
Dies multiple follicle developing is a good sign or something to be taken care.
Really worried. . Yes we are into relationship on alternate days. .till what date we have to do..
In my next cycle will go for the hormone test.
Thanks for your kind replies.
Regards
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Polycystic ovaries is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Thank for the clarifications.
Your weight is fine. Have you checked blood glucose levels recently? Were they normal?
If not, please check
-HbA1C
-Fasting blood sugar
-post Prandial (2 hours after food)
-TSH, free T3, free T4 (thyroid function tests)
If anything abnormal we should do glucose tolerance test.
Multiple follicle development could mean Polycystic ovaries or hormone imbalance. A day 2 scan and hormone test will give better idea as will a follicular study. Based on that I can advise you further.
Please keep having intercourse till scan (follicular study) shows signs of ovulation. The mature follicle should be around 18mm to 30mm.
After this follicular study is over, please attach complete report.
Also mention your last 6 period dates..
Good luck,
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Polycystic ovaries is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Thank for the clarifications.
Your weight is fine. Have you checked blood glucose levels recently? Were they normal?
If not, please check
-HbA1C
-Fasting blood sugar
-post Prandial (2 hours after food)
-TSH, free T3, free T4 (thyroid function tests)
If anything abnormal we should do glucose tolerance test.
Multiple follicle development could mean Polycystic ovaries or hormone imbalance. A day 2 scan and hormone test will give better idea as will a follicular study. Based on that I can advise you further.
Please keep having intercourse till scan (follicular study) shows signs of ovulation. The mature follicle should be around 18mm to 30mm.
After this follicular study is over, please attach complete report.
Also mention your last 6 period dates..
Good luck,
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Good morning doctor,
Based on your advice I have done some blood test report will come today.
Will I be able to meet you in the clinic tomorrow with the reports.
I stay at Adyar, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please provide me a contact number to fix an appointment
Based on your advice I have done some blood test report will come today.
Will I be able to meet you in the clinic tomorrow with the reports.
I stay at Adyar, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please provide me a contact number to fix an appointment
Brief Answer:
Please bring all previous medical records
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Sure. Please see me at R. M. Noble Hospital at 9am. The number is 4040 1111. You can fix up an appointment with them. Tell them you already spoke to me.
Will see you tomorrow,
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Please bring all previous medical records
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
Sure. Please see me at R. M. Noble Hospital at 9am. The number is 4040 1111. You can fix up an appointment with them. Tell them you already spoke to me.
Will see you tomorrow,
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Hi.
Thanks for your appointment. . Can I meet you on weekends. Since my son is on holiday will not be able to leave and come.
I have uploaded today's follicular study. One follicle got ruptured today.
In Endometrium they have written something not able to follow. In the meantime if I get my other reports shall upload the same for your reference.
Please don't mistake me.
Thanks for your appointment. . Can I meet you on weekends. Since my son is on holiday will not be able to leave and come.
I have uploaded today's follicular study. One follicle got ruptured today.
In Endometrium they have written something not able to follow. In the meantime if I get my other reports shall upload the same for your reference.
Please don't mistake me.
Brief Answer:
No misunderstanding here, please visit at a convenient time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sure, I am available on weekends in the evening between 4 & 5 pm. Please call me (sms if I don't answer) on Friday evening. Will give you an appointment.
Number is 0000
About your follicular study, One follicle has ruptured but size was smaller than expected. You have a good sized follicle developing (F1).
Endometrium is triple lined (good for implantation).
Please continue intercourse and continue follicular study to see if the first follicle ruptures.
Do bring all your reports when you visit me.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
No misunderstanding here, please visit at a convenient time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sure, I am available on weekends in the evening between 4 & 5 pm. Please call me (sms if I don't answer) on Friday evening. Will give you an appointment.
Number is 0000
About your follicular study, One follicle has ruptured but size was smaller than expected. You have a good sized follicle developing (F1).
Endometrium is triple lined (good for implantation).
Please continue intercourse and continue follicular study to see if the first follicle ruptures.
Do bring all your reports when you visit me.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Good day doctor.
Attaching the follicular study report of today. They have written fluid noted in pod.
Kindly provide your views.
Regards
XXXXX
Attaching the follicular study report of today. They have written fluid noted in pod.
Kindly provide your views.
Regards
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Continue Intercourse and follicular study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
A very good day to you too.
I've noted the follicular study findings.
Fluid in the pouch of XXXXXXX (pod) in addition to collapsed follicle indicates ovulation. However, the one remaining follicle seems to be still growing.
I think this will be a healthier egg but may not rupture due to hormones released from ruptured follicles.
Please continue intercourse and follicular study till this has ruptured as well or stops growing /reduces in size. (at least next 3 days)
Hang in there...
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Continue Intercourse and follicular study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX,
A very good day to you too.
I've noted the follicular study findings.
Fluid in the pouch of XXXXXXX (pod) in addition to collapsed follicle indicates ovulation. However, the one remaining follicle seems to be still growing.
I think this will be a healthier egg but may not rupture due to hormones released from ruptured follicles.
Please continue intercourse and follicular study till this has ruptured as well or stops growing /reduces in size. (at least next 3 days)
Hang in there...
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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