QuestionMy last period was September 22nd and now it is November 28th I have taken home pregnancy tests and been to the clinic and taken a urine test all coming back negative I want to take a blood test but I am working long hours and the clinics were I can get the test close at like 5 so I can't make it there I am wanting to no if it any real chance I am pregnant so that I can decided if I should take a day off work (which I can't afford really) thanks so much. Oh I am having symptoms I have had breast tenderness and been really hungry but I have had random symptoms before in my life if I think something I automatically have symptoms thank :)
AnswerDear Ashley,
There are many various causes for amenorrhea (absence of periods) - pregnancy being just one. Others can be:
-Hormonal abnormalities, which cause fluctuating levels of the hormones needed to support menstruation
-Emotional or physical stress / Depression
-Rapid weight loss or gain
-Change in diet
-Low body weight
-Obesity
-Frequent or strenuous exercise
-Cysts or tumors in the ovaries
-Thyroid or Pituitary dysfunction
-Certain medications or drug use
-Menopause OR Premature ovarian failure (menopause before age 40)
-Occasionally stopping birth control pills
The general recommendation is that if you miss three consecutive periods and pregnancy is not the reason, you should see your doctor so that a cause can be determined. More than likely your doctor will do a quantitative blood pregnancy test (serum beta hCG) to make sure that pregnancy is ruled out as an option at that time.
I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.
Brenda
