Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Her menstrual cycle was originally very irregular (what's going on?), but this time she says it hasn't come for 3 months, and she's recently started feeling nauseous. However, a pregnancy test came back negative! What could be the reason? Are there other ways to determine if she's pregnant? Based on these symptoms, can we confirm she is already pregnant? I want to ask what symptoms are associated with pregnancy at 3 months? Are they more severe than these? I hope to get guidance and advice! Thank youFirst follow-up question: So, does that mean we can be sure she's not pregnant? Could it be an issue with the pregnancy test?
Not very willing to go to the hospital!
Doctor's answer:
Hello: According to your description, if you have been amenorrheic for 3 months, you should have already detected pregnancy with a pregnancy test. You can now rule out pregnancy. It is recommended that you visit the hospital promptly to test the cause of the amenorrhea so that appropriate treatment can be administered. At the same time, please pay attention to the following:1. Maintain a positive mood and avoid mental stress and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during menstruation, all of which are normal and do not require excessive concern.
2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infections. Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia. Intercourse is absolutely forbidden during menstruation. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change underwear frequently, and ensure that the changed underwear is dried in the sun.
4. Avoid eating cold, sour, spicy, or other stimulating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Those with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation and avoid foods that stimulate the body's heat, such as garlic, scallions, chives, and ginger. Those with poor blood and qi should increase their nutritional intake regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.