Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:Lately, I've been feeling troubled. My menstrual cycle is usually very regular, with at most a delay or advancement of one or two days. In September, it was on the 16th, but this time in October, it was delayed by 11 days and still hasn't arrived. I used a pregnancy test, and it showed a positive result. Two days later, I tested again, and the result was the same. However, on the 14th (which is the end of October), my period came, and the flow was very heavy, lasting for about a week.
Now, I've had a few sexual encounters with my husband, but sometimes I feel a bloated sensation in my lower abdomen. Also, the past two days, touching my breasts has been painful.
Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations of pregnancy include missed periods. Normal menstrual flow after sexual intercourse can rule out the possibility of pregnancy. If there was no sexual intercourse after menstruation in August, it is unlikely to be pregnant. A delay or advancement of one week in menstruation falls within the normal range. It is recommended to monitor closely, and if the menstruation is delayed by more than one week, visit the gynecology department of the hospital for consultation. Under normal circumstances, menstruation does not lead to pregnancy, but sometimes it may be a false menstruation, making it difficult to determine. It is recommended to use a pregnancy test kit for self-testing or undergo a blood test for HCG at the hospital to confirm pregnancy.