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Hello Doctor, I wanted to consult you regarding my delayed period and pregnancy test result. My last unprotected intercourse was on 10 September, and I took a home pregnancy test on 1 October, which was 21 days after the intercourse. The test result was negative, but I still haven’t gotten my period.
Could you please advise me on what I should do next? Is there any possibility of pregnancy despite the negative test, or could there be another reason for the delayed period? Should I repeat the pregnancy test or undergo any other tests?
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
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A single home pregnancy test done 21 days after intercourse can still come back negative even if you are pregnant. This can happen when ovulation occurs later than expected that cycle.
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If your period still hasn't started, repeat the pregnancy test after another 5 to 7 days using your first morning urine.
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If it stays negative and your period doesn't come back in two weeks, please see a gynaecologist for further evaluation to find the reason.
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