Patient's question:
Over the past few months, dieting and breastfeeding have delayed my period. Last month, my period started on the 7th and ended on the 11th, and I had already stopped breastfeeding around the 26th. It hasn't come yet this month, and I've been experiencing mild breast tenderness and occasional stomach pain, similar to what happens before a period. However, after giving birth to my first child, I no longer experienced stomach pain before my period. Is it more likely due to a larger pregnancy or hormonal imbalance? Can a pregnancy test at this time provide a thorough check?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you explained, your last menstrual period was on the 7th of last month, and you had intercourse on the 26th without using any safe contraceptive measures. You have not had your period yet. Accompanied by occasional lower abdominal pain and mild breast tenderness. The possibility of pregnancy is relatively high. It is recommended to use early pregnancy test strips or pregnancy test sticks for testing, or go to your local public hospital for a blood test for hCG, which is the earliest and most accurate method for detecting early pregnancy. Confirm if you are pregnant.