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2024-02-12 06:32:41
Hello doctor, my periods are 6 days late (never happened before) and I am getting negative pregnancy results from the test kit, I had protected intercourse what can be the reason?
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Answered2024-02-12 09:02:47

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Answered2024-02-12 07:25:44

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It is absolutely normal for cycle to vary from 21 days to 35 days.... Moreover it's your first time...please wait for a week and if no periods then repeat pregnancy test

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Can be due to some minor hormone imbalance. It is totally normal if it has happened for once . Wait for another one week and repeat your pregnancy test . If pregnancy test is normal then your doctor can give you simple hormones for periods.

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm. You can take medicine to induce your period.

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