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Pregnancy concern?

Hi, I have not gotten my period this month and I’m 4 days late. I’ve taken 3/4 pregnancy test and they are negative. I do have a lot of cravings, very tired, a headache right now and just lazy with my boob itching. I was on the copper IUD for 6 years, almost 7 got it removed 12/21/20 and have been trying to get pregnant and haven’t gotten pregnant. Don’t know if this time I am pregnant but confused on where’s my period. It’s never 4/5 days late. Max is 3.

Female | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 4 days
Medications: Lisinipril 5mg & citalophram 40mg daily

5 Answers

Please see ob/gyn for evaluation as your cycle is delayed. Also Lisinopril canbe harmful to your baby and needs to be changed to labetolol or Alpha methyl dopa which are safe medications in pregnancy
If you are pregnant, a blood test should confirm that. I am concerned if you are pregnant the drug list option could cause problems in fetal development and you will need a targeted ultrasound to check baby’s anatomy. If you end up pregnant, please be sure you share your medication usage list with your ob/gyn.
Go see your Gynecologist
Thanks for your question!

Before attempting pregnancy, you should consult with your ob/gyn. Some of the medications you are on require a change as they could be harmful to your pregnancy. A home pregnancy test taken 1 week after your expected Menses is advised. Again, your current medications could be harmful to your pregnancy and require a change before attempting pregnancy.

Ogunlade, MD FACOG PAG
Afternoon,

Sometimes your period can be off from the normal every now and then from outside factors such as stress. I would continue to monitor your symptoms through all this. If you do not develop a period and pregnancy tests continue to be negative, we can make an appointment to evaluate.

Sincerely,

Michael I. Balat, MD