I always have regular periods & am not using birth control. This month I had no sign of period on due date. Then I had pinkish blood streaked clear discharge. This was intermittent for few days and now very light bleed that hardly needs any protection. I took a recent pregnancy test but this was negative. What could this be please?
Hallow Dear, Just a pinkish streak without considerable bleeding may be considered as missed period. The usual urine pregnancy tests are reliable after about a week of missed period, earlier they may give false negative results. However, Beta Chat Doctor tests are very specific and sensitive and may give reliable results within 2-3 days after missed period, or even earlier.  You may opt for this test. Another possibility of unruptured ectopic pregnancy may be kept in mind. However, usually it gives faint positive result. If it is confirmed that you are not pregnant, you may take birth control pills for 5 days. Please do not take Devilry like Progesterone only pills since they minimize the bleeding. You should get normal bleeding 4-7 days after discontinuation of the pills.  If still you do not get bleeding, please report to the Gynecologist for your hormonal evaluation. You may be developing Polycystic Ovarian Syn Chat Doctor. I hope this helps you. 