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Okay my period was suppose to come on dec 21 it never showed up only cramps and old blood which was a brownish color I was on nuva ring for 3 months and this have never happened what should I do? My last period was nov 23 I took a pregnancy test 2 weeks later and it said negative but , I still have cramps and hunger sypmtoms and periodic peeing. I have a doctor appointment on saturday but what if the blood test come back saying im not pregant  what could be wrong ?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I always check a pregnancy test first, so you are on the right track with that one.  If it is negative, I would wonder if your hormones are a little out of whack possibly due to your recent use of the Nuva ring.  In your case, I would probably wait a month or two to see if things are going to sort themselves out.  If you don't start having regular periods, I would then start investigating for things like thyroid problems, elevated prolactin levels, and some basic tests for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

Good luck with your visit on Saturday.

Hope this helps!
Dr B