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Q: Why is my Period Late with a Negative Pregnancy Test?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 27th, 2006

i had my period 2 days last month which is unusual for me. this month i am 5 days late i took 2 pregnancy tests 4 days ago they were negative so my question is should be alarmed that something is more seriously wrong with me or could i still be pregnant or just late??

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 9th, 2006

Pregnancy Q&A Answer A292

Pregnancy test results are valid if the test is taken no less than 10 days after ovulation OR not more than 5 days before the starting date of an expected period. According to this criteria, your pregnancy test results are valid. Because they are negative... YOU ARE NOT PREGNANT. Your period is late because of another reason(s), probably related to hormonal disturbances. Ovarian cysts can cause such hormonal disturbances. Go to your gynecologist for an ultrasound examination and to consult with the doctor about the best course of treatment.

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