My last menstrual period was on 22nd August. On 27th August, my endometrial lining was measured at 16 mm. My pregnancy test is negative. I do not have polycystic ovaries, and my menstrual cycles are usually regular, but last time the period lasted only 2.5 days. What should be the next step?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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If LMP was August 22, lining is 16 mm by August 27, and test is negative, it may be early or anovulatory cycle. Since your cycles are regular and no PCOS, this may be stress related. Wait a few more days or do a Serum beta hCG again. If still negative, consult a gynecologist and consider TVS follicular monitoring next cycle.

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