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Q: Post-pardum menstrual delay: pregnancy, menopause, or cyst?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 9th, 2006

I am 43, I had a healthy baby girl April 20, 2006. I am breastfeeding her. I have had my period since from June 2006 through October. However, I am late this month. I am not using birth control. My period should be starting the 6,7, or 8 but so far, I have had no signs. I usually spot before and there is nothing. I have had twinges every once in a while. I am wondering if my period is late. Or possibly I am going through a menopausal issue. Or I am pregnant. My baby is eating solids since about 5 September 18th. I am working since July 17. Nothing major has changed in my life. I am pumping at work and using fenugreek. So any opinions on this subject would be helpful. Thank you.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 30th, 2006

Pregnancy Answer A1833

It is very easy to validate a pregnancy with a home pregnancy test. If it the test is positive, you can confirm a pregnancy with a blood test and ultrasound at your gynecologist's office. If the test is negative, you are probably not pregnant. It is early to confirm that you are experiencing menopause, or not. Menopause is considered if you don’t have a menstrual period for more than a year. It is possible also that you are experiencing functional ovarian cyst, a very common possibility. You'll need ultrasound examination to check if you have such a cyst ,or not. Therefore, it seems best that you schedule a visit with your gynecologist. for the necessary diagnostics.

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