Patient's question:
On the 14th of last month, I had my period, but today, the 19th, it hasn't arrived. The test showed I'm not pregnant. Girls often delay their period by a week, but after having two children, it usually comes back within 4.5 days at most. But it hasn't arrived yet today. Could I be pregnant? Did I take too much medicine for my sore throat last month, causing my period to be irregular? This morning, the condom fell into my vagina while we were in bed. With a five-day delay in my period, do I not have an ovulation period? Could I be pregnant? Should I take birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
According to the 14th day of the menstrual period, it is currently delayed by five days. The early pregnancy test shows a negative result, indicating that pregnancy has not occurred. Therefore, it is necessary to consider having menstrual irregularities. A normal menstrual delay within one week is not a problem. If the menstrual cycle is unstable, the ovulation period may change accordingly. Therefore, you can wait and see for a few more days. If it is still more than a week without a period, you can go to the hospital for an ultrasound to understand the condition inside the uterine cavity, such as the thickness of the endometrium, to see if it exceeds the expected time for menstruation.