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Delayed Period Query
I wanted to ask for some guidance regarding my girlfriend’s situation.
Her last period started on 24 January. We were intimate on 9–10 February but there was no penetration, only fingering, and there was no semen involved. Her periods had been regular for the last few months.
However, her period has still not come. We did three urine pregnancy tests on 8 March and all of them were negative. For the last 3–4 days she has been experiencing cramps and pain in the middle of her lower abdomen, similar to period cramps.
We are a bit worried about the delay and wanted to ask if this could be a normal hormonal delay or if you would recommend any tests like a beta-hCG blood test or further consultation.
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Repeat upt once again , get a beta hcg and usg pelvis done
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Can come for consultantion
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
less chances
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
As pregnancy test negative 3 times and getting period like cramps, wait for few days,for period. If it's getting delayed more than a week, then do Beta HCG Test
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
As pregnancy test is negative, she can take medicines to induce her menses
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
“Pregnancy is very unlikely as there was no penetration or semen exposure, and multiple urine tests are negative. This is most likely a hormonal delay or stress-related cycle variation. Wait a few more days—periods should come. If delay continues beyond 1–2 weeks, you can consider a beta-hCG test or consult a doctor.”
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Dr. Mrinalini Chowdhury
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Im sure you are aware of the bare minimum requirements to concieve and what u describe definitely does not lead to pregnancy.
3 urine tests should be enough to rule out any pregnancy
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Adopt contraceptive measures
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do a beta HCG for confirmation
If it's negative then pregnancy is not a possibility
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Dr. Sharmila Krishnamoorthy
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Erode
Pregnancy unlikely
Hormonal imbalance likely
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Priyanka Premdas Mandpe
Gynecologist
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Mostly this could be due to hormonal delay , but better get beta HCG blood test done .
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Serum beta HCG
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