Lack of menstruation is the first serious
sign of pregnancy, but lack of a period
can also indicate other conditions. A
pregnancy can be confirmed first with a
pregnancy test and then via an ultrasound
scan. Blood pregnancy tests are more
precise than urine-based, HPT home
pregnancy tests. Blood-based pregnancy
tests are time-limited for accuracy,
however. Blood-based pregnancy tests can
confirm or exclude pregnancy only in the
fist weeks of pregnancy and are not valid
after 2 months of pregnancy. You can take
a blood pregnancy test, although it seems
likely that the test will be negative
again. Beside pregnancy, lack of
menstruation could be caused by a
hormonally active (functional) ovarian
cyst. Functional ovarian cysts are typical
for women of your reproductive age. Cysts
produce hormones that delay a menstrual
period and prevent the next round of
ovulation. In effect, cysts act like
hormonal contraceptive pills. A functional
ovarian cyst usually persists for 2-3
months and ends with a heavier
“period” with increased blood flow.
Ovarian cysts can be seen only via
ultrasound scan. You can visit your
gynecologist to follow up and request
diagnosis.
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