Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon that occurs once a month in normal women. If a woman engages in sexual activity, she may become pregnant, which may lead to the cessation of menstruation. Many women who are preparing for pregnancy suspect that they are pregnant when their menstrual cycle is delayed by five days, so they use early pregnancy test strips to test, only to find a line indicating that they are not pregnant. So what's going on here?
1、 I haven't tested a line for five days of menstruation
If you have sexual activity, the first thing to pay attention to is whether there is a possibility of pregnancy. You can check the early pregnancy test strip one week after the menstrual period is delayed to confirm. Postponement of menstruation should also be considered due to fatigue, poor rest, mental stress, anxiety, environmental changes, gynecological inflammation, and endocrine disorders.
2、 Methods for detecting pregnancy
1. The method of early pregnancy test strip detection is very simple. Women can test it at home. A specific hormone can be detected in the urine of women from the 8th to 10th day of pregnancy. Early pregnancy test strip is used to test the substance in urine. If two lines appear in the test strip, it is a positive sign, indicating that you are pregnant.
2. Blood tests are the earliest way to know the outcome of pregnancy. A blood HCG test can be performed about 10 days after sexual intercourse to confirm pregnancy
3. B-type ultrasound examination can be performed as early as the 5th week of pregnancy, which is one week (7 days) later than menstruation. On the B-type ultrasound screen, a circular halo, also known as the gestational ring, can be displayed in the uterus. The dark area inside the halo is amniotic fluid, and rhythmic fetal heartbeat can also be seen. So using ultrasound to diagnose early pregnancy is the most accurate and reliable method.
4. Measuring body temperature, women generally have a pre ovulation body temperature of 36.5 degrees Celsius or below every morning after waking up. After ovulation, the body temperature rises by 0.3-0.5 degrees Celsius and remains stable for 12-16 days, with an average of 14 days. If the high temperature curve of basal body temperature exceeds 18 days, pregnancy can be diagnosed.
5. The symptoms of early pregnancy may also include: amenorrhea for about 6 weeks, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, loss of appetite, preference for acidic foods, aversion to greasy foods, nausea, morning vomiting, changes in smell, elevated basal body temperature, frequent urination, etc.
Through the introduction in this article, it can be concluded that it is entirely possible to have missed the test results after a five-day delay in menstruation, as there are various reasons for delayed menstruation. But it could also be that she is already pregnant, but it cannot be detected yet. If you want to know if you are pregnant early, it is best to go to the hospital for a blood test.
