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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
When to test if I don't get a period
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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When to test if I don't get a period
by natty33, Jun 18, 2008 01:39PM
I first got my period at 13 it was regular for about 2 years. Then it slowly became irregular until I didn't get it at all for about 2 years. I went to an endocrinologist and he put me on birth control for a year and a half. I stopped taking them in March, and I still haven't gotten a period. I'm not sure when I should take a pregnancy test. I took one 4 weeks after sex and it was negative, but I know you're supposed to wait until a missed period to take the test. When would it be appropriate for me to take one? Would you need to have passed the date of your expected period for hCG to show up?
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, Jun 19, 2008 10:18AM
, Jun 19, 2008 10:18AM
Hello,
If you are not having a regular period then it becomes difficult to know when to test. So if you are trying to get pregnant you could test randomly or if you notice the onset of early pregnancy symptoms (e.g., breast tenderness, nausea, fatigue, frequent urination). If your goal is to get pregnant, given your history, I'd suggest you see an ob/gyn to discuss this further. Because you won't get pregnant if you are not ovulating (the ovary producing an egg, also called an ovum) and they can discuss with you (based on your history) how you can maximize your chances of ovulating.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
If you are not having a regular period then it becomes difficult to know when to test. So if you are trying to get pregnant you could test randomly or if you notice the onset of early pregnancy symptoms (e.g., breast tenderness, nausea, fatigue, frequent urination). If your goal is to get pregnant, given your history, I'd suggest you see an ob/gyn to discuss this further. Because you won't get pregnant if you are not ovulating (the ovary producing an egg, also called an ovum) and they can discuss with you (based on your history) how you can maximize your chances of ovulating.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Member Comments (2)
by natty33, Jun 18, 2008 01:42PM
Also, is it posible to get pregnant if I haven't gotten a period in that long?
by Abs1984, Aug 26, 2008 06:20AM
A related discussion, how accurate are early pregnancy tests? was started.
by Abs1984, Aug 27, 2008 01:02AM
A related discussion, -- was started.
