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Periods Delayed - 4 Days
Hi, my periods are delayed by 4 days. I took a home pregnancy test (Prega News) and it came out negative. Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be the reason?
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Its okay, 7 to 8 days delay.
Wait for 5 more days , if no.periods take UPT again, if negative go for TVS for ET
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
hormonal imbalance
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
A cycle length upto 37 days is considered normal
Wait for three more days
If still no periods you need investigations to find out the reason and medication to help you get your periods
Reasons for delayed periods if there is no pregnancy could be
Weight gain and lack of exercise
Deranged thyroid and prolactin levels
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Hormonal disbalance
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
4 days delay is normal.
Get ultrasound scan done to know the reason.
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