When a couple seeks to have a child, a delay in the rule awakens the illusion about the possibility of becoming parents soon. But nevertheless, a delay does not always mean the existence of a pregnancy.
A situation that creates greater confusion is that the symptoms of the arrival of the period are easily confused with the first symptoms of pregnancy, such as pain and feeling of swelling in the lower abdomen, sensitive and swollen breasts, irritability. In many cases symptoms that although we would like, are not pregnancy.
The absence of menstruation alone does not mean that the woman is waiting for a baby. Amenorrhea (interruption of the rule) is not inevitably related to a pregnancy. Besides that, there are many causes that can cause it.
A delay in menstruation can be a sign of pregnancy, but it can also be a reflection of some disorder in the functioning of the female reproductive system.
Irregular menses may be a symptom of polycystic ovaries, an infectious disease, poor eating, and even being close to puberty or menopause is a reason for the rule to be delayed.
Other factors with great influence on the delay of the rule is to be going through particular situations such as a trip, vacation, a move or a change of environment. Similarly, stress, demands or family problems can alter the female cycle.
Before a delay in the rule, the most advisable is to perform a pregnancy test. In this way, doubts are cleared, avoiding lengthening the anxiety generated by the uncertainty of “will I be or will not be pregnant?”, While if pregnancy is confirmed it is best that you go to prenatal controls as soon as possible and start taking folic acid.
Recall that for the test result to be reliable, it must be carried out at least on the first day of delay and preferably with the first urine of the day with the highest concentration. However, today there are tests such as Clearblue that ensures results one week after conception, even before a delay occurs.
The test can also throw a false negative, that is to say negative even when there is conception. If the rule continues to be delayed, the test must be repeated after three or four days.
One tip for couples who want to be parents is not to become obsessed with the search for pregnancy. It is normal for the delay in the rule to generate hope when looking for a baby, but the subsequent disappointment can be extremely disappointing.
