Dear docter Im 21 years old. I last had sex in February and it was protected. I have had a normal 28 days period cycle till May. This June they were delayed by 4 days (they were due on 18th june and I got them today ). I took 2 home pregnancy tests yesterday (21st june) in the afternoon and they were negative. My periods used to last for 5 days and since Februrary they last only 3. I have not felt any signs of pregnancy. I have gained weight though. Could I be pregnant? I read online that some women get periods till 6 months even if they are pregnant and home pregnancy tests still show negative!
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Some amount of fluctuations in the menstrual cycles can be seen depending on many factors like weight gain, psychological factors, hormonal changes etc. In your case the possibility of pregnancy is less as the intercourse was protected, you got four menstrual cycles after intercourse and urine pregnancy tests give negative result. And yes, sometimes women get bleeding as if in periods though they are pregnant because of incomplete obliteration of the uterine cavity with small gestational sac. If you want to be sure, please go for blood test for pregnancy once. If it shows beta HCG level less than 5 Milli International units per ml, the possibility of pregnancy is almost ruled out. Regular physical exercises like brisk walk can help in reduction of weight on regularization of menstrual cycle.
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What Causes Delayed Periods With Negative UPT?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some amount of fluctuations in the menstrual cycles can be seen depending on many factors like weight gain, psychological factors, hormonal changes etc. In your case the possibility of pregnancy is less as the intercourse was protected, you got four menstrual cycles after intercourse and urine pregnancy tests give negative result. And yes, sometimes women get bleeding as if in periods though they are pregnant because of incomplete obliteration of the uterine cavity with small gestational sac. If you want to be sure, please go for blood test for pregnancy once. If it shows beta HCG level less than 5 Milli International units per ml, the possibility of pregnancy is almost ruled out. Regular physical exercises like brisk walk can help in reduction of weight on regularization of menstrual cycle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.