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Question #22367
2 hours ago
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My period was delayed and pregnancy test was negative - #22367

Nandini Shaw

ठीक है 🤍 मैं लगभग 200 words में आपकी problem ऐसे लिख रही हूँ कि आप इसे doctor > Hello Doctor, Main aapse period delay ke issue ke liye consult karna chahti hoon. Mera last period 23 December ko aaya tha. Uske baad se abhi tak period nahi aaya hai. Usually mera menstrual cycle regular rehta hai aur pehle aisa zyada delay nahi hota tha. Maine home pregnancy test kiya hai aur result negative aaya hai. Phir bhi period delay hone ki wajah se mujhe kaafi tension ho rahi hai. Is dauran mujhe kabhi-kabhi lower abdomen me heaviness, thodi discomfort aur weakness feel hoti hai, lekin severe pain ya abnormal discharge nahi hai. Pichhle kuch hafton se main kaafi stress me bhi rahi hoon, jiska shayad hormones par asar pada ho. Lifestyle me bhi thoda disturbance raha hai. Main yeh samajhna chahti hoon ki period delay ka exact reason kya ho sakta hai aur iske liye kaunsa safe treatment ya investigation zaroori hoga.

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Dr. Shayeque Reza
I completed my medical degree in 2023, but honestly, my journey in healthcare started way before that. Since 2018, I’ve been actively involved in clinical practice—getting hands-on exposure across multiple departments like ENT, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, medicine, and emergency care. One of the most intense and defining phases of my training was working at a District Government Hospital for a full year during the COVID pandemic. It was chaotic, unpredictable, and exhausting—but it also grounded me in real-world medicine like no textbook ever could. Over time, I’ve worked in both OPD and IPD setups, handling everything from mild viral fevers to more stubborn, long-term conditions. These day-to-day experiences really built my base and taught me how to stay calm when things get hectic—and how to adjust fast when plans don’t go as expected. What I’ve learned most is that care isn't only about writing the right medicine. It’s about being fully there, listening properly, and making sure the person feels seen—not just treated. Alongside clinical work, I’ve also been exposed to preventive health, health education, and community outreach. These areas really matter to me because I believe real impact begins outside the hospital, with awareness and early intervention. My approach is always centered around clarity, empathy, and clinical logic—I like to make sure every patient knows exactly what’s going on and why we’re doing what we’re doing. I’ve always felt a pull towards general medicine and internal care, and honestly, I’m still learning every single day—each patient brings a new lesson. Medicine never really sits still, it keeps shifting, and I try to shift with it. Not just in terms of what I know, but also in how I listen and respond. For me, it’s always been about giving real care. Genuine, respectful, and the kind that actually helps a person heal—inside and out.
2 hours ago
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Based on your history, your missed period since 23 December, with a negative home pregnancy test, mild lower abdominal heaviness, and recent stress and lifestyle disturbance, the most likely cause of your delayed period is a temporary hormonal imbalance related to stress.

Stress, changes in sleep, diet, travel, or emotional tension can delay ovulation, and when ovulation is delayed, the period also gets delayed even in women who usually have very regular cycles. This is very common and does not mean there is a serious problem.

Your symptoms (heaviness, mild discomfort, weakness) are typical pre-menstrual or hormone-related symptoms and are not suggestive of infection or pregnancy, especially since:

Pregnancy test is negative

No severe pain

No abnormal discharge or heavy bleeding

At this stage:

There is no emergency This does not indicate infertility Periods often come on their own once stress settles

Do upt after 7 days again.

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