It is possible to have no period
(amenorrhea) AND not being pregnant.
Amenorrhea is the first sign of pregnancy,
but not every case of amenorrhea points to
pregnancy. If the blood pregnancy test was
negative, then you are definitely not
pregnant. Another reason you might be
experiencing amenorrhea could be the
presence of some kind of functional
ovarian cyst. Functional ovarian cysts are
hormonally active and they are typical for
women of your reproductive age (29). Cysts
can either originate as follicular or
luteal cysts. Hormones (estrogen or
progesteron) produced by a cyst can
prevent a menstrual period. Such cysts
usually exist between 2-3 months and end
in a heavier period. To confirm an ovarian
cyst, you must perform an ultrasound scan
at your gynecologist's office.
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