Anonymous

3 years

Late Period and pregnancy

Doc, i would like to ask, i’m not having period for about 3 months now. I only had oral sex yesterday. The penis was just on the surface of the vulva but it was not inserted in my vagina. Could there be a chance of pregnancy? i did a pregnancy test but it was negative. Should i take postinor?

Thank you for your questions. The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding your symptoms and other health problems you might be facing. From your complaints, we believe that your condition may have multifactorial causes such as

  • Stress, stress can cause hormonal imbalance which controls your menstrual cycle, and also in a long run, affect your bodyweight which will be further elaborated in the next 2 point.
  • Low body weight, it affects your body metabolism and affects your hypothalamus, both of which can affect your menstrual cycle. If it’s associated with an eating disorder, getting your treatment for it will help alleviate the symptoms. Otherwise, eat a balanced diet and gain some weight may help you regulate your menstrual cycle.
  • Overweight, just as low body weight can affect your metabolism and hypothalamus, so can being overweight, having a proper diet and exercise plan to lose weight can help with this.
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition where too much male hormones are produced in a female can lead to a cessation of menstruation. It is accompanied by hirsutism which is excessive hair at the face, the chin, the chest and the body.

Is it possible to be pregnant with a negative urine pregnancy test? Yes! The urine pregnancy test tests the urine for a substance known as beta-HCG, a hormone secreted by the placenta. Once it is detected over a certain amount, the test turns positive. However, if it does not cross that threshold, it will remain negative. It usually becomes positive after 12-14 days after day of ovulation. Therefore, to be certain, you should visit a clinic or hospital where they will check for the exact level of hormone within your body or do an ultrasound to see if the gestational sac can be seen. This is relevant if you had history of unprotected sex with proper penetration after your last mentrual period. For this time around, taking an emergency contraceptive pill is not useful as there is no vaginal penetration.

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you.

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