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Delayed period for 8 days
Hello, I am a married women and this month I didn't get my period it delayed for 8 days. I have tested pregnancy test on 5th day after missed period it shown as negative. I have thyroid problem. Mostly I used to get my period every month regularly except for may month it delayed by 5 days. Is there a chance I can be pregnant or not? Or because of any other reasons period might be delayed? Please confirm do I need to wait for few more days tomorrow I am going for thyroid blood test.
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Dr. Prajakta Sabale
Gynecologist
18 yrs exp
Pune
Pregnancy test can be false positive or negative .So it is advisable to get a sr.beta Hcg test done to rule out pregnancy .
Thyroid fluctuations can impact menstrual cycle alone with few other hormones .
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Get following tests done .
Sr.beta Hcg
Ultra TSH/freet3/freet4
Sr.prolactin
CBC
Sr.vit D
Sr.vit B 13
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get BetaHCG test to confirm.
There are many other reasons for delayed period.
Consult please.
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