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My period is 18 days late, but two tests have confirmed i'm not pregnant. i've had increasingly severe cramping/pain though, what could this be?

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Dr. Glenn Schattman answered

Serious: It could be a cyst on your ovary or possibly an ectopic pregnancy (located outside the uterus). Ectopic pregnancies are serious and potentially life-threatening. You should see your doctor right away to get blood tests and a sonogram to see what is going on.

Answered 2/20/2013

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A member asked:

My period is 18 days late, but two tests have confirmed i'm not pregnant. i've had increasingly severe cramping/pain though, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glenn Schattman answered

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