It also makes it difficult to know when you should take a pregnancy test.
This article will discuss when to take apregnancy testif you have PCOS.
Others may not get a period for three months, never knowing when or if it will show up.
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Some women may get no periods whatsoever.
Only a small percentage of women with PCOS will have a regular menstrual cycle.
Then, one month, she may miss a period.
She and her partner might get their hopes up, thinking she is pregnant.
But then she could take a pregnancy test and have it be negative.
This scenario can repeat month after month and be a frustrating, emotional experience.
Or, in another month, a home pregnancy test could finally have a positive result.
This is because the previous results were wrong, something that is also common with PCOS.
The less likely reasons are that the at-home test didn’t work correctly or was expired.
This can happen with women who have PCOS.
This cause can happen whether you have PCOS or not.
Levels of hCG can also be measured by a blood test.
But this is usually done in a healthcare providers office.
Take a pregnancy test seven days after your missed period.
Recheck in another week if the test is negative.
But there are signs and symptoms to look for that can give a clue that a woman is pregnant.
They may do a pregnancy exam and blood test.
This is an emergency that can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical care.
The symptoms could also be the result of another medical problem that requires immediate attention.
Always trust your gut instincts.
Consulting with your healthcare provider before getting pregnant is important.
This will prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy.
Your healthcare provider can help you find ways to make your menstrual periods more regular, too.
That’s because women with PCOS often deal with irregular menstrual periods.
This means they may have early, late, or missed periods.
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