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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

My wife was due to get her period last Tuesday, 9/28. She has not gotten it yet and we are in fact trying to have a baby. She has however taken three pregnancy tests and all have come back negative. Since I have known her, she has never been late. Do you think she is pregnant?
Fri, 18 Dec 2015
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Hello dear,I understand your
concern.There are many causes for delay in pregnancy apart from pregnancy.Most important among them is stress especially in those with regular cycles.Stress regarding the thought of pregnancy also delays the period.Usually urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period.If done earlier than this I suggest you to consider repeating the test after a week.If still negative then the pregnancy is unlikely and delayed period might be due to stress.Avoid stress and anxiety as they are one of the causes of infertility.Practice regular intercourse to increase the chances of conception.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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What Causes Delay In Menstruation Other Than Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.There are many causes for delay in pregnancy apart from pregnancy.Most important among them is stress especially in those with regular cycles.Stress regarding the thought of pregnancy also delays the period.Usually urine pregnancy test gives accurate results a week after missed period.If done earlier than this I suggest you to consider repeating the test after a week.If still negative then the pregnancy is unlikely and delayed period might be due to stress.Avoid stress and anxiety as they are one of the causes of infertility.Practice regular intercourse to increase the chances of conception. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha