Patient's question:
My girlfriend's period was a week late last month, and it still hasn't come after a week this month. She has experienced sore nipples and breast tenderness, her areolas have darkened, and she feels her breasts are swollen, accompanied by dizziness, fatigue, and sleepiness. Is this pregnancy? Is the possibility of pregnancy high? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
If there is sexual activity, it is important to first rule out the possibility of pregnancy. The menstrual cycle of women is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-gonadal axis. In addition to pregnancy, mental factors, emotional fluctuations, changes in the environment; local inflammation, tumors, and developmental abnormalities of the reproductive organs; malnutrition, intracranial disorders and other endocrine dysfunctions, medications, and nutritional status can all cause abnormalities in the function of this gonadal axis, leading to menstrual irregularities. It is recommended to visit a hospital for tests of the six sex hormones and ultrasound to identify the cause and then receive targeted treatment.