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Q: Menstrual cycle length and pregnancy

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 5th, 2009

today is the last day that my period should come, does this mean i am pregnant if i do not come on today?? usually i come on earlier than the four weeks it just seems really odd!

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on July 6th, 2009

Am I Pregnant Answer A6908

The data you provided (last day when you should have your period started) is not enough to tell whether you are pregnant or not. Many women experience changes in the length of the menstrual cycle. Different women even completely miss one period. This is most frequently caused by female sex hormone fluctuations.

You should not worry immediately. You might want to wait for a few more days for the start of your period. Please note that sexual intercourse fourteen days prior to the start of the next expected period is needed for conception.

If you miss your period and have it late again the next month, then you might want to visit your gynecologist for physical examinations, hormonal laboratory tests, and an ultrasound scan for possible pregnancy.

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