A member asked:

I am 4 days late for my period. i came off birth control about 2 months ago, i have a regular cycle. i hve tender breasts and slight nausea. i have taken a pregnancy tests and its negative. today i am spotting. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Menses: Hormonal irregularity can causes changes to menstrual cycle. It is possible that the spotting may be the start of a late period.

Answered 9/14/2020

44 views

Thank

Tests are accurate: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Answered 9/14/2020

44 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more