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  • Farah
    December 7, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Hi Monica,
    I’ve been trying for baby the last couple of months. My last 2 periods were a 28 day cycle.

    I missed my last period on 20th Nov and today is 8th Dec. I tried a home pregnancy test many times but it shown negative again and again. I a did blood test on day 9 (29 Nov.) It was also negative.

    Mostly at night, I feel lower abdomen pain like period pain. Having gas problem as well.

    But I feel I am pregnent! I have all those pregnancy symptoms which you talked about in your vedio.

    In that case what should I do now? How long I need to wait for my next blood test??

    Waiting for your reply.

    Regards,
    Farah

    • Monica Healy
      December 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm

      Dear Farah,

      Thank you for your message.

      I want to respond as accurately as I can. You mentioned that your last 2 cycles were 28 days. Tell me about your cycles for the last 12 months. Have they been regular?

      If your period was due on November 20th then I assume that you would have ovulated 14 days prior which would be November 6th. Based on that information if you are pregnant you would be 6w3 days pregnant by menstrual dates and this is often the correct timing for the pregnancy test to show positive. If however you ovulated late then it is possible that you are only 5 weeks pregnant. Wait for one week and try the test again.

      Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the growing blastocyst ( very early baby). A sub unit of hCG is beta and called B-hCG. This substance is found in all pregnancies.

      If your blood test is negative then you may have a very late ovulation and the blastocyst has not implanted into the lining of your womb or you are indeed not pregnant.

      A blood test provides more accurate results than a urine test.

      If you need help, have severe pelvic pain or feel faint please call your doctor.

      I hope this helps.

      Kindly,
      Monica

  • farah
    December 8, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Thanks Monica for your reply.
    My last 12 months period history is not regular. Most of the time it started 3 to 4 days or some month 1 week priori. But last 2 cycle was regular.

    Regards
    Farah

  • Br
    December 15, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Hello. I’ve been having regular 37-day menstrual cycle periods from 8/2010 through 8/2011 on September 2011, my period was late, and i got it 4 days after i had intercourse for the first time (I got it on September 21). On October 24, I got a lighter period that lasted 5 days. I haven’t had another period so far and it’s December 14, 2011 (so far about 2 weeks late).
    I had intercourse on Sept. 17, sept. 30, Nov. 10 & 11, and Nov. 20. On Nov. 21st i got a vaginal discharge with a little bit of blood, and about an hour later when i went to the restroom again i wiped and saw pink on the toilet paper. I have had more discharge since Nov. 21, I even sometimes think i’m about to get the beginning of my period and it’s only more discharge; it’s sometimes clear and sometimes a small “discharge clog” comes out onto the toilet (sorry for being graphic). On Nov. 23 I woke up with some poky feeling on what I think is my ovary (right side), and it lasted for 2 days. Then my leg cramps started, especially my right leg. I’ve been so fatigued too.

    I just want to know if i’m pregnant. O took a urine test on December 14, 2011, and it was negative, but all the symptoms above have be question the results. do you recommend that i get an ultrasound? what do you recommend?

    • Monica
      January 3, 2012 at 4:23 am

      Thank you for contacting us.

      Have you spoken to your doctor? After reviewing your information this is what I suggest. After 4 weeks, from what you think was the first day of your last period take another pregnancy test. If this is negative then it is highly likely that you are not pregnant but a blood test is more accurate. I think that a clinical examination from your doctor should follow if your cycle has not regulated and you are still feeling fatiigue and right sided pain.

      An ultrasound may be requested if the doctor after examining you thinks it is indicated.

      I like to stress that continued pain should not be ignored and it is from a doctor that you should seek advice.

      I hope this helps and kindest regards,
      Monica

  • jocelyn
    December 28, 2011 at 9:43 am

    hi Monica,
    my name is Jocelyn and i last had my period on aug. 11,2011 and i haven’t had my period since then it is now December 28,2011 and i still have no period i noticed some spotting in mid November and also some spotting like 3 days ago. I’m not really sure whats going on i have taken like 5 pregnancy test and they all come out negative i am planing to go to the doctor next week because i dont thik its normal i have had some symptoms like i have been light headed wen i get up and i have had some cravings i have also felt some movement in my stomach and umm also in November i was feeling really tired during the day.

    i hope you can help.

    sincerely,
    jocelyn

    • Monica
      December 29, 2011 at 11:07 pm

      Hi Jocelyn,

      Thank you for contacting us.

      If your pregnancy test is negative then it is highly likely that you are not pregnant. However, a blood test from your doctor when you visit next week will be more accurate. There are times in a woman’s life where hormones fluctuate and cause irregular periods. It is these instructions that regulate our cycles. It is also possible that you are under stress. This can cause fatigue and an upset intestinal tract.

      I hope this helps and please keep in touch.

      Kindest regards

      Monica

  • Olivia
    January 26, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Hi Monica,

    My last period was mid november, and missed my cycle in december. I had two negative home tests and had a negative blood test at my doctor in early January. A week ago, I experience what I thought was my period, however it was very light and lasted only 2 days. (Very irregular for me) Gradually I have become extremely swollen or bloated with what appears to be a ‘baby bump’ with other pregnancy symptoms such as tiredness, constipation and soreness. I took another urine test yesterday which came out negative. Is it still possible I am pregnant? Also I can feel a large round fleshy lump or bulge ‘inside’ my cervix(?).
    Very scared and concerned.

    Regards,

    Olivia.

    • Monica
      January 26, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Dear Olivia,
      Thanks for writing.

      You need to see a gynaecologist and have a pelvic ultrasound to explain your symptoms and to characterize what you are feeling in your cervix.
      Your belly may be due to an intestinal problem and as your pregnancy test have been negative it is unlikely that you are pregnant.

      Please don’t delay. Arrange a gynaecologist appointment first.

      Kindest regards

      Monica

  • jessica
    February 13, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    my fiencie and i had intercourse roughly 2-3 weeks ago the week after i was neaused all the time nothing sounded good then the end of the next week i had what i thaught was my period but it only lasted one day and that not normal for me last week i thgouht i was better but now im starting to get neaused again…could i be pregnant?

    • Monica
      February 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Hi Jessica,

      Thank you for contacting us.

      From what you describe it does sound as though you are pregnant. The bleed that you experienced was likely what we call implantation bleeding which can occur at the time the newly fertilized egg reaches the uterus. Have you taken a pregnancy test? This will confirm for you.

      I hope this helps and don’t hesitate to contact us again if you have any other questions.

      Yours in health and happiness.
      Monica

  • Mateus
    February 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Hi Monica,
    I had sex with my girlfriend and i was wearing a condom. Well, the thing is, as she was seated over me, when we finished, she was about to stand up when suddenly the condom started to get out from my penis, but i don’t think that it reached inside her because a lot of the content went to my t-shirt and hand. She just had period, and it is normal (the blood is not brown or pinkish).
    Please, answer me as soon as you can
    Thanks for reading my email,
    Matt

    *forgot to say: we had sex on 02/19/2012 and her last period was in 01/24/2012

    • Monica
      February 25, 2012 at 10:32 pm

      Dear Mateus,
      Thanks for writing.
      I know you and your girlfriend might be concerned about pregnancy at the moment but the best thing would be to try a pregnancy test or see a doctor to confirm if she is pregnant or not. It sounds like you were very safe and since she has had her period it sounds like she is not pregnant but a pregnancy test or a doctor would be best at this time.

      Hope this helps.
      Kindly,
      Monica

      • Mateus
        February 26, 2012 at 2:16 am

        Hi Monica,
        Thanks a lot for the advice, i think she is going to take the test. Can you tell me when is the right day to take it?
        Thanks again for the help

  • sara
    March 1, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Hello , I love the friendly way you are answering people! God bless u , ok … my last period was in 10th of Feb and to be honest i am being anxious to know if i am pregnant or not, I did 3 home tests and its negative i know its stupid ,my period suppose to be after 9 days … any advise to know if i am pregnant earlier ? thank you in advance :)

    • Monica
      March 3, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Hello,

      Thank you for contacting us.

      If your last period started on Feb 10th I would take a pregnancy test around the 9th of March. If you are pregnant it should have a positive result. Sometimes you can have a test turn positive in the 3rd week of your cycle so you might try today. It’s a tincture of time.

      Hope this helps.
      Kindly,
      Monica

  • Rana
    March 12, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Hi,
    My name is rana I am 23years old, I have been married for three years. I was supposed to get my cycle on the first of the month but I am 12 days late. Pregnancy test is negative and blood test is negative. I gonna see my doctor for an ultra sound but do you think there might be a chance of pregnancy? Oh forgot mention that I was on clomid before two months and nothing happened then the doctor increased the dose twice for 100mg instead of 5g…however all the ovulation sticks were negative…any ideas ?

    • Monica
      March 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Hello Rana,
      Thank you for contacting us. Clomid is used to bring on ovulation but it can also lead to hormone imbalances. If you blood work was negative for pregnancy it is highly likely that you are not pregnant. Blood pregnancy test is more accurate than urine. I would suggest having a blood test to assess all hormone levels including the thyroid as well.

      In addition you could also attend an ultrasound clinic near you where you can have serial ultrasounds done transvaginally to assess follicle formation and confirm ovulation. I would suggest day 3, day 9 and day 18 of your cycle.

      I hope this helps,
      Monica

  • Taylor
    March 21, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Hi my name is Taylor, I am 16 and I think I’m pregnant.
    I took 2 at home pregnancy tests and they both came out negative. I have had a few small symptoms such as, foods that i usually love don’t appeal to me anymore, I am sleeping every chance I get, my lower back is sore, my breasts feel very heavy and tingly, and I have had a tiny bit of spotting maybe like a pea amount but more discharge than usual, I have also been getting more frequent headaches, Every month my period is Right on time or early and it’s 3 days late. Could I still be pregnant?

    • Monica
      March 23, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      Hey there Taylor,
      Thanks for writing.
      Since you’re only three days late for your cycle it is still possible that you are pregnant even though you have had a negative pregnancy test. Menstrual periods are identifiable events, where conception and fertilization are not.
      If you have not had your period in a few more days, take another pregnancy test. Make sure you use an early morning urine sample as the hCG in the urine is more concentrated and will give you more accurate results.

      I hope this helps. Hope to hear from you again.
      Kindly,
      Monica

  • carissa
    March 21, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Hi! i have 2 missed periods now, my last period was on Jan. 17 2012, i had an irregular cycle since last 2010. last April 2011, i also have my period and it lasted for more than a month (yeah it’s true, i remember it stop on May 2nd week), my mom and I went to an OB to check what was happening to me, and she conclude that it must be an abnormal cycle and she gave me medications ,hemostan and 2 mefenamic, i should take that 3x a day until my period stop and thank God it stopped but it happened again 2weeks after that 1month period.(June 2011). so we decided to go back to the OB for another consultation last June 27 2011. she found out that i had Hormonal imbalance, she gave me pills good for 28 days. so it went back to normal but irregular cycle 5-6 days. so now, here i am, wanting to know what’s happening inside me. 2 missed periods, got 1 negative test, mood swings. dizziness… maybe there’s a connection on what happened to me last april 2010, i just want to know if im pregnant or something.. i’ll wait for your advice. thanks. :)

    • Monica
      March 23, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      Hey there Carissa.
      Thank you for contacting us.

      From what you describe your doctor has diagnosed an imbalance in your hormone levels. These hormone imbalances can cause some of the symptoms you describe. In addition to the medications that you have been prescribed, it might be a good idea to have a pelvic ultrasound to assess the womb, ovaries and especially the lining of the womb to reassure you that there is nothing else going on that could be contributing to the abnormal bleeding and irregular bleeding.

      I hope this helps.
      Thank you and kind regards.

      • carissa
        April 2, 2012 at 2:17 am

        Here now, my period went back, mar. 24 2012. i am very confuse. :( i think this will cause infertility.

  • Allie
    March 30, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Hey Monica,
    I’m having all sorts of symptoms but I’ve continuously gotten negatives on the HPTs I’ve taken. I started my period the 28th of this month at the end of the day, which is a couple days sooner than regular, and as of now my flow is pretty light compared to the way it usually is. I’ve also noticed some brown spots on my tampons and the oder isn’t as distinct as normal either. It just smells different. Starting about 3 weeks-a month ago my appetite decreased, to hear or think about food made me sick to my stomache. I started getting an appetite again a couple weeks later. Around the same time, a couple weeks ago, I woke up early in the morning and got sick twice and also felt nautious until late afternoon. I also started getting headaches every day around this time. Yesterday I got that metallic taste in my mouth which is also considered a symptom. The symptom that really gets me, though, is that i look like I have a ” baby bump” and I also have a linea nigra leading up to my belly button and my boyfriend claims he can see it go all the way up to my breast line. Sorry for such a long post but I’m weirded out by the whole situation and I need some proper guidance. Please help!
    Thank you!

    • Monica
      March 31, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      Hello Allie,
      Thank you for writing.
      The symptoms you describe sound like pregnancy but women can experience these same symptoms with hormonal imbalances. The vomiting in the morning may be due to a flu. Why your lower abdomen looks like a baby bump, I can’t explain this exactly nor your linea negra which often takes time to appear.

      The period that you mentioned, you started on the 28th and this may be implantation bleeding and not a real period. The pregnancy hormone hCG doubles every 48 to 72 hours so it may be a good idea to wait at least 72 hours and use a HPT with an early morning concentrated urine sample.

      If you are pregnant you will see a positive result. It may also be helpful to contact your doctor.

      I hope this helps.

      Kind regards

  • indyana
    April 2, 2012 at 2:26 am

    hey Monica,

    i’m confused on whats going on with my body.. i had always been regular so on March 9th 2012 was my period it lasted 7 days and it says on my chart of ovulation my O-day was Mar 23. I’m trying to have a baby. So today is April 1 , I supposed I have already conceived … i keep on doing pregnancy test but they are all negative.. could it be i try to early?is it possible for me to get pregnant we did it on 22 and 23 ! can i get some advice please…

    thank you

    indyana

    • Monica
      April 2, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Indyana,

      Thank you for contacting us.

      If your LMP was March 9th and you think you ovulated on the 23rd you would be 3 weeks and 3 days pregnant as of today and yes that would be a little too early to detect enough hCG in your urine. Although we count the pregnancy from the first day of your last menstrual period you have only really just conceived approximately 10 days ago. I would wait one week and try again. I know and understand it is difficult to wait but time will tell.

      Let us know how you get on.

      Thank you

      Monica

  • indyana
    April 4, 2012 at 5:32 am

    hey monica thank for our advice .. i would def wait another week and see..

    hey i have another quick question this is something the started happening to me monday April 2 .. my breast or boobs started hurting a lot within just a touch or rubbing it it hurt alot its more like soreness and i cant have my husband touch me or anything and yesterday April 3 the soreness increase my left boob looks bigger them my right one and on my left boob i have like really thick green veins that when you touch its delicate ..my nipple def sore it been today and its 1:27 am April 4 am they still sore…my question is why do you think is going on? this has never happen to me before not even when i used to get my period before.. is this a sign of pregnancy or its to early to get this sign…i;m very confuse.. please help me with your advice if you understand whats going on with my body or if this had happen to anyone before..what should i do??

    thank you so much,

    indyana

  • anie
    April 6, 2012 at 9:52 am

    my 10days above in my periods but m pregnancy test is negative.my last periods date 28feb plz suggest .i have no baby. i do ultra sond but repoart is not see mass