Patient's question:
A few days before your period, you had sex with your boyfriend, but you didn't use a condom for the first few minutes. After that, you started using one. However, your period has been delayed by seven days so far, and you've taken a pregnancy test but it was negative. You're wondering if it could be an ectopic pregnancy. Can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test?Doctor's answer:
Menstruation is usually delayed for two reasons: pregnancy or menstrual disorders. Based on your symptoms, it is likely that the delay is due to menstrual disorders rather than pregnancy. Menstruation can be affected by various factors such as medication, food, emotions, environment, and diseases, leading to delays or advances of up to a week, which is normal. It is recommended that you maintain a positive mood, avoid extremely cold and icy foods, and consider getting a blood test or an ultrasound at the hospital to check for pregnancy, as these methods provide more accurate results.