I’ve been experiencing delays this month and I’m extremely stressed. I suspect I might be pregnant, but on the other hand, I think there could be a hormonal issue. I considered taking a test, but I’m afraid the result will stress me out even more. Seeing a gynecologist is another source of stress because I’ve never been before and I don’t know what to expect. What do you think the first step should be?
'Let me say something about the ‘Do the test, you won’t even need it’ part. I had a delay last month too, I took the test but it came back positive right away! I seriously panicked for two days for no reason. Then I went to the doctor, and there was nothing wrong. So sometimes the test really stresses you out; it might be better to go directly to the gynecologist.
I also went to a gynecologist for the first time last year, and I was extremely stressed. But when the doctor turned out to be very professional, I really relaxed. If you haven’t been yet, it might make sense to see a doctor before the test. If there’s a hormonal issue, that could also come up.
I mean, I don’t understand why you’re so scared of the test. I think it’s a less stressful way. Plus, it seems like you need to know some results to go to the gynecologist. Moreover, the test only takes a few minutes, while going to the gynecologist takes a lot of time and preparation.
If there are no other symptoms besides a delayed period (for example: extremely sensitive breasts, constant nausea, etc.), it’s generally more sensible to start with a test. A negative result can provide some relief. However, if there are hormonal irregularities, it’s essential to visit a gynecologist.
I’m so stressed that sometimes I worry the results will be wrong even if I take a test. I had symptoms like breast pain before my period, but it has passed. Right now, I have no signs of pregnancy, so I’m uncertain. There’s just a delay.
I think there’s something else going on here. I mean, someone wouldn’t just stress themselves out by saying “I can’t take the test” for no reason. Maybe if you’ve really taken a risk and you don’t want to see the result, you’ll need to make peace with yourself before going to the doctor?
I think a blood test is better; I heard urine tests can give false results. For example, my cousin’s urine test came back negative, but the blood test result was positive. It seems that when hormones are mixed up, it doesn’t show in the urine.
As someone who has experienced the same thing, I directly recommend a ‘geological examination’ (jeolojik muayane). At first, I took a test, and when it came back negative, I felt relieved, but the real issue was with thyroid hormones, which I learned from the doctor. I unnecessarily stressed because I am pregnant, and I also reached the actual problem late.
Honestly, if I were you, I would go to the doctor first. Don’t bother with tests; you might end up having to go to the doctor anyway. Plus, if there’s a problem, you’ll find a solution sooner. It might be stressful to go for the first time, but don’t make it a bigger deal than it is.