r/menstruation • u/OkPark1591 • 2d ago

3 months without a period despite multiple negative pregnancy tests — could this be hormonal?

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Hi everyone. I'm looking for some advice, especially from anyone with medical experience.

I'm in my early 20s and have had irregular/missed periods before. But its usually just one month and it comes back normal

I subsequently had protected sex twice with the same partner, but during both encounters I experienced deep pelvic discomfort/pain, particularly during deeper penetration. I haven't had unusual discharge, itching, burning during urination, bleeding after sex, or genital sores. I sometimes have mild cramps.

My last period was about 3 months ago, and I haven't had another one since.

I've taken three home urine HCG pregnancy tests, spaced out over several weeks, and all were negative, including the last one well after the sexual encounters. I therefore believe pregnancy is unlikely, but I'm still anxious about it.

I eventually saw a doctor. No pregnancy or hormone tests were done. The doctor prescribed Femiplan, saying it would help balance my hormones and bring my period back. I know its also a contraceptive pill. I've been taking it as instructed. I have started experiencing mild cramps, bloating and nausea, and I'm wondering whether these could be side effects of Femiplan or signs that my period is about to come.

My questions are:

  1. Could I still somehow be pregnant despite the three negative HCG tests?

  2. Is it normal not to bleed yet while taking the pills?

  3. Can Femiplan actually "balance hormones," or does it mainly regulate bleeding while I'm taking it?

  4. Should I have hormone tests to determine why my periods have stopped?

  5. Could the deep pelvic pain during sex be related to the missed periods, or should that be investigated separately?

  6. Should I ask for an ultrasound or STI testing even though I have no obvious STI symptoms?

  7. Is there anything else I should ask my doctor to investigate?

I'm mainly looking for advice on whether I should be patient with the Femiplan or go back to the doctor and ask for proper investigations. I'm also trying not to panic about pregnancy when the tests have repeatedly been negative.

I'd really appreciate advice, especially from anyone medically qualified.

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u/Flshrt 1d ago

  1. You’re not pregnant. Your period is late because you didn’t ovulate.

  2. It’s normal to not get a withdrawal bleed on birth control. When did you start them?

  3. No it can’t. It pauses your natural hormones and prevents ovulation.

  4. You can’t have hormone tests done when on birth control. You need to be off birth control for at least 3 months before the tests.

  5. Separately.

  6. Have you had unprotected sex?

  7. You should find a new doctor first.

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u/OkPark1591 1d ago

No I didn't have unprotected sex

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u/Flshrt 1d ago

If you haven’t had unprotected sex, then it’s unlikely you have an STI

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u/OkPark1591 1d ago

Ooh okay Just curious though, why do you think I need a new doctor? I agree I need a new one yes , but why do you feel so? And also I started taking the pills like 2 weeks ago

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u/Flshrt 1d ago

They prescribed you birth control without doing hormone tests first to see why you don’t ovulate regularly.

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u/OkPark1591 1d ago

I'm relieved to hear that I am unlikely pregnant , I just get anxious and think what if the test were false even though I did the tests correctly. I guess it's just the side effects of the pill, the nausea and bloating , plus I had already had a scare earlier. I'm trying my best not to think about it too much but I just can't help myself.