I've been on the everyday birth control pills, but now my period is 9 days late. I took two pregnancy tests over the last week, and they both came back negative. I'm worried and wondering what could be causing this delay. Any insights?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Consider the following potential causes:

Hormonal imbalance

Stress

Medication side effects

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Thyroid issues

Next steps:

Wait a few more days and take another pregnancy test.

Consult your healthcare provider to discuss symptoms and medical history.

Get a blood test to check hormone levels and rule out underlying conditions.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

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it's normal

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I'm a bit concerned because I took misoprostol after getting advice from a gynecologist, and now it's the third day, and I'm still experiencing irregular bleeding. I was 6 weeks pregnant when I took the abortion pill. Is this kind of bleeding normal, or should I be worried?

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