late period 2 days late and why is it late ? - #11391
I usually has regular periods (28–30 days). Last period was on 30th July. Period was due on 28 Aug–1 Sept, but it has not started yet. complaints: Missed period (2 days late). Leg swelling (noticed since 2 days, mild, both legs). No nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, or vaginal bleeding. No medical conditions, no current medications.
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Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems hormonal alterations or some internal health issues. Before suggesting some medications, Kindly get the below test for confirmation Serum prolactin Serum progesterone Serum TSH Serum ferritin Pelvic ultrasound Stomach USG Esr Rft Lft Urine analysis Urine culture Kindly share the results of test with gynacolologist in person for better clarification Please do not take any medications without consulting the concerned doctor You may be given following medications for improvement ( only after recommendation) Tab paracip 500 mg 6 hourly for fever Tab pantop 40 once a day half hour before food Tab febrex plus accordingly Hopefully you recover soon Regards
Hello Doctor, thank you for your detailed response. I would like to add an important detail that I missed earlier: I had unprotected intercourse with my partner on 5th August. Her last menstrual period was on 30th July, and usually her cycles are regular (28–30 days). She has not yet got her expected period (due around 28th Aug–1st Sept).
Currently, she is experiencing:
Missed period (delayed by 3–5 days)
Mild leg swelling
There is no nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, or spotting.
Hello Doctor, thank you for your guidance. I just wanted to clarify that we had unprotected intercourse only once, on 5th August. Her last period was on 30th July, and since then she has missed her expected period.
Should we still go ahead with the urine pregnancy strip test or blood beta-hCG test to confirm?
Thanks again for your advice.
Hello dear Thanks for the confirmation See blood beta HCG test is comparatively more accurate and better than simple pregnancy strip test ( HCG in urine) So go forward with blood - beta HCG Regards
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