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What Causes Delays In Menstruation?

i am nearly 3weeks late on my period, after a week or so of being late i had spotting and stomach cramps and i feel almost a twitching sensation in my lower body at times, i only had the spotting once, i also noticed that the outline of my nipples have become very dark with a very dark blue vein whic has become ver apparent, my breasts are only a small amount sensitive but feel very heavy and slighly swollen at times, i have also have alot of headaches within this time. i took a pregnancy test but it as negative
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease.
Engorgement of breasts and headache are the symptoms present both in early pregnancy as wellas in ppremenstrual period.
If your urine pregnancy test is negative, then the pregnancy is ruled out.
I will suggest you to get your hormonal profile done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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What Causes Delays In Menstruation?

Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease. Engorgement of breasts and headache are the symptoms present both in early pregnancy as wellas in ppremenstrual period. If your urine pregnancy test is negative, then the pregnancy is ruled out. I will suggest you to get your hormonal profile done. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma