Delayed Period After Ovulation: Possible Causes & What To Do

Question
Hi Madam,
I have done ultra sound scanning on 10th and 15th days and found ovulated. Today is 33rd day but no period and pregnancy kit showed negative. What could be wrong?

Thanks..
Sajith

Answer
Dear Sajith,

Typically, any alteration in the menstrual cycle is related to a hormonal imbalance of one sort or another. But if you ovulated around cycle day 15 and it is just now cycle day 33, you are only about 4 days late for a period. This would be pretty early for a urine pregnancy test to be accurate.

Although some tests claim accuracy on the first day of a missed period, I usually suggest that women wait until the week after a missed or spotty period before testing for pregnancy. This tends to minimize the incidence of false negative results and also avoids wasting money on a test for a simple delay of a period by a few days. When/if you test make sure to use 1st morning urine to get a concentrated sample for the most accurate results. I would suggest that you re-test in another 5-7 days if you still have not had a period.

I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.

Brenda