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Endometriosis & Chocolate cyst

I have endometriosis and chocolate cyst since last 1 year. Doctors gave Dienogest 2mg. Have missed periods for that since October. But cyst size have not reduced since that. Before that if was reducing slightly. Now stopped. Don't know what's the solution to this. Will I have to continue Dienogest lifelong?

Delayed periods

This is the first time My periods are delayed by 8 days and i am experiencing severe cramps but there is no bleeding. I have also taken the pregnancy test which was negative. I am not able to sleep properly.

Do we get conceive even after periods

Hi, Can you please help me to understand, should I worry about getting pregnant even after getting the periods ( my understanding is that once after we get periods then we don't). But on the internet it shows there is a possibility which is scary so please confirm.

Beta HCG test

My partner last menstruation date is February 27th, We had oral sex on March 27th. Still no periods. From October 2025 she had 21 days cycle till February 2026. But after February 27th no menstruation happened We are worried about any pregnancy chances . For clarify we want to do beta HCG test. When should I take the beta HCG.

Is this faint positive?

Day of my missed period. Tested this. Within 3-4 mins a faint pink line occured at T. Is this considered negative or a faint positive? Also. I wonder if Preganews is reliable for home test?

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Doctors
Dr. John Steve Russ - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. John Steve Russ Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1977, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 49 years experience Affordable Care Health Clinic
6 recommendations Rocky Fork, COLUMBUS
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Richard Oshaughnessy Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship-Internal Medicine, Class of 1973, Medical Education) 53 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Uma  Ananth - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Uma Ananth Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency, Medical School, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Comprehensive Women's Care
Columbus 43214, COLUMBUS
Dr. Stephen R Richards - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. Stephen R Richards Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Class of 1979, Medical degree, DO, Medical School) 47 years experience Womankind
Columbus 43219, COLUMBUS
Dr. James J Perez - Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Dr. James J Perez Gynecologist/Obstetrician (Medical School, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship in Rotating Internship, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education) 48 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Forest Park West, COLUMBUS