Is delay in menstruation a sign of pregnancy?
Patient: hai , iam 26 yr old. my last menstrual period was on sep 14th and my avg menstrual period is 37 days..i wil always get correct 1 week delay ,so my expecting day of menstruation is oct 21st. i used to have premestruation pains like tender brest 1 week before period but now am not having any symptoms , so i tested home pregnancy kit on oct 21st but it shows negative..could i be pregnant ? if not why am not having pre menstrual pains?please help me in figuring out. Doctor: HI,    I understand your concern.    21st October,( the expected day of period) was earlier to test by urine pregnancy test. Please repeat test now ( after minimum 8 days delay in periods).. it may turn +ve to confirm pregnancy.     In case its -ve, the delay is likely due to hormonal imbalance.. which is to be investigated by hormonal assay, USG abdomen & treated according to cause. Consult a gynecologist please.    Thanks.