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What Causes Delay In Periods?

Hi! I am 2 weeks 3 days late on my period and noticed today that when I squeezed my breast (pretty hard) the clear liquid, I believe it's called colostrum, began to come out. It was not a large amount. I had a baby 14 months ago and noticed during my pregnancy I could squeeze my breast to produce the clear liquid. I have taken 2 at home pregnancy tests and they both have come back negative. Does the fact that I can squeeze this liquid from my breasts mean I'm pregnant again?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hallow Dear,

Missed period associated with colostrum secretion from the nipples would definitely point towards pregnancy.

However, two things should be taken in to consideration. Your baby is just 14 months young. So it is likely that the milk from the previous breastfeeding has still not disappeared and is now getting expressed on squeezing. But then it would be milk and not the colostrum.

More than 15 days after missed period, the urine pregnancy test does give reliable results. However, your UPT is showing negative results. So the chances of pregnancy are remote.

Still considering missed period with breast secretions, I would advise you to get Beta hCG test performed. This test is very specific and sensitive and gives reliable results within a couple of days of missed period. The other option for you is to undergo ultrasonography which, by this time, will give you direct visual evidence of the status of your pregnancy.

If you are not pregnant, you may take Tab. Deviry for 5 days and then discontinue. You will get menses within 4-7 days after that.

If you are pregnant and you do not want the pregnancy, you can terminate the pregnancy by Tab. Mifepristone and Tab. Misoprostol by Obstetrician's prescription and advice.

Hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Delay In Periods?

Hallow Dear, Missed period associated with colostrum secretion from the nipples would definitely point towards pregnancy. However, two things should be taken in to consideration. Your baby is just 14 months young. So it is likely that the milk from the previous breastfeeding has still not disappeared and is now getting expressed on squeezing. But then it would be milk and not the colostrum. More than 15 days after missed period, the urine pregnancy test does give reliable results. However, your UPT is showing negative results. So the chances of pregnancy are remote. Still considering missed period with breast secretions, I would advise you to get Beta hCG test performed. This test is very specific and sensitive and gives reliable results within a couple of days of missed period. The other option for you is to undergo ultrasonography which, by this time, will give you direct visual evidence of the status of your pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, you may take Tab. Deviry for 5 days and then discontinue. You will get menses within 4-7 days after that. If you are pregnant and you do not want the pregnancy, you can terminate the pregnancy by Tab. Mifepristone and Tab. Misoprostol by Obstetrician s prescription and advice. Hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri