- Female
- 28 Years
- 05/09/2025
My periods are delayed by 12 days, but my pregnancy test result is negative. What could be the reason for this delay, and what should I do? Please suggest.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Bhanu Prakash
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- AFIH
- Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
- Fellowship in critical care medicine
- 10+ Yrs
Delay may be due to stress, hormonal imbalance, or illness. Wait 1 more week, repeat test. If still no period, consult a gynecologist.
Dr. Bhanu Suggests...
Take a Beta HCG Test Test
Answered 05/09/2025
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