Patient's question:
I am 18 years old, and my menstrual cycle has always been irregular. It always gets delayed, so I take medication to bring it forward. I have a normal sex life. My period started on the 14th of last month, and it is already the 23rd today, but I still haven't gotten my period. I took medication, but it seems to have had no effect. My boyfriend is also 18 years old, and he uses withdrawal as contraception. He says he didn't ejaculate inside, but I am still worried about getting pregnant. My friends advised me to use a pregnancy test, and I have tried it. It was negative, with one line indicating no pregnancy. Is this test reliable? Am I really not pregnant?Follow-up question: Today is the 26th, and I have already had 4...
Doctor's answer:
Women of childbearing age who have sexual activity without using contraception have the possibility of pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for further examination. Generally, it takes about two weeks after sexual intercourse to detect pregnancy.