What Causes Delayed Menstruation And Negative Pregnancy Test?
Question: HI Dr. Mintz,
I'm trying to figure out if I'm pregnant. I had my period on 11/11 and it lasted for 5 days. According to my tracking calendar, I should have gotten my period on 12/9. I am on birth control, but I forgot my pill for 3 days after finishing my period on 11/15 (during the week 11/20). I had intercourse on 11/18 and 11/24. Last week I had strep throat and was put on an antibiotic (cephalexin). I did not restart my pill last week because I should have gotten my period on either 12/8 or 12/9. I had intercourse on 12/8 (still no pill). I have not gotten my period as of today 12/13. I took an at home pregnancy test yesterday, and it was negative. I have an 8-month-old who was conceived while I was on the Nuva Ring. Thinking I could be pregnant, but like I said, pregnancy test was negative. Wondering if it was a false negative?
I'm trying to figure out if I'm pregnant. I had my period on 11/11 and it lasted for 5 days. According to my tracking calendar, I should have gotten my period on 12/9. I am on birth control, but I forgot my pill for 3 days after finishing my period on 11/15 (during the week 11/20). I had intercourse on 11/18 and 11/24. Last week I had strep throat and was put on an antibiotic (cephalexin). I did not restart my pill last week because I should have gotten my period on either 12/8 or 12/9. I had intercourse on 12/8 (still no pill). I have not gotten my period as of today 12/13. I took an at home pregnancy test yesterday, and it was negative. I have an 8-month-old who was conceived while I was on the Nuva Ring. Thinking I could be pregnant, but like I said, pregnancy test was negative. Wondering if it was a false negative?
Brief Answer:
Not likely to be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The result is less likely to be false negative. I don't think you are pregnant. Please go for an ultrasound scan to confirm.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further
Not likely to be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The result is less likely to be false negative. I don't think you are pregnant. Please go for an ultrasound scan to confirm.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further
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