no period

I started taking birth control a few months ago and have not had a period yet. i took a pregnancy test the week after my  period was supposed to start and it was negative. i took another one 3 weeks later and it was still negative. i dont know what this means or what i should do.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
First of all, I would suggest you to get your serum HCG levels estimated since this is more specific than urine for pregnancy tests. Apart from pregnancy, there are many other reasons for a delayed period. The other causes are hormonal imbalance like in PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome), stress, obesity, malnutrition, anemia, hypothyroidism, illness, etc. If pregnancy is ruled out then these causes should be evaluated.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.