Delayed Period & Acne: Possible Pregnancy & Hormonal Changes?

Question
i have my menstuation last september 6 but until now october8 i have no metruation is it possible that im pregnat and aside from that i have rashes on my face and  neck is this a sign pregnat

Answer
Dear Carolyn,

If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of pregnancy.

A symptom such as acne as you describe is hormonal in nature and can be associated with early pregnancy, but it also be related to hormone fluctuations within your cycle. That is why it so difficult to "diagnose" a pregnancy based on symptoms alone.

You will need to test for pregnancy to know for sure. 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 hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.

Brenda