Delayed Period After HSG: Understanding Potential Causes & Next Steps

Question
Dear Doctor,

I am 29. I have been TTC for 3 months. Hemoglobin, throid everything normal. My GYNE then advised me to take HSG which came out normal (I ovulate normally). I am 5 days late , took HPT , but came out negative. I have never had irregular periods in my life ever. My cycle varies from 29 to 35 days . I am on CD 40. I spoke to my GYNE , she advised me to take beta HCG.

Please throw some light on this sir whether HSG could possibly delay period?

Answer
Hello Rya from India,

HSG would not affect ovulation and therefore, would not affect your period.  Certainly a bHCG (blood pregnancy test) is indicated.

Good Luck,

Dr. Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
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Monterey, California, U.S.A.

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