What medical tests should I ask my doctor for to confirm early pregnancy signs versus hormonal imbalances when my period is a week late?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 35 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Current evaluation of amenorrhea: a committee opinion (2024) | American Society for Reproductive Medicine · asrm.org
- How is amenorrhea diagnosed? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · nichd.nih.gov
- Amenorrhea: Absence of Periods · acog.org
- Amenorrhea - StatPearls · ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis · nhs.uk
- Doing a pregnancy test · nhs.uk
- Pregnancy · fda.gov
- Ectopic pregnancy - Symptoms · nhs.uk
- Ectopic pregnancy · nhs.uk
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
can stress cause a week late period with negative test RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if lifestyle factors like stress can cause a delayed period despite negative pregnancy test results. | — | faq_page | causes of late periods | 2x of 3 | |
tests to confirm early pregnancy vs hormone imbalance late period REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a concise reformulation of their original question to find direct comparisons between pregnancy and hormonal tests. | — | comparison_table | tests for pregnancy or imbalance | 1x of 3 | |
hCG blood test vs urine test for early pregnancy REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the differences in accuracy and detection time between blood and urine pregnancy tests. | — | comparison_table | pregnancy blood test accuracy | 1x of 3 | |
tests to confirm early pregnancy vs hormone imbalance REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a concise comparison of the diagnostic tests used to differentiate between early pregnancy and hormonal issues when experiencing a late period. | — | comparison_table | tests for pregnancy or imbalance | 1x of 3 | |
what blood tests do doctors run when period is late RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the specific types of blood work ordered during a late period investigation. | — | web_article | hormone tests for delayed periods | 1x of 3 | |
period a week late negative test symptoms of hormonal imbalance RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what underlying hormonal conditions might cause a late period and negative pregnancy test results. | — | web_article | causes of late periods | 1x of 3 | |
what hormone levels are tested when period is late RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the specific hormones evaluated by doctors during menstrual irregularity workups. | — | web_article | hormone tests for delayed periods | 1x of 3 | |
hgc blood test accuracy one week late period IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the reliability of hCG quantitative testing when menstruation is delayed by a week. | — | faq_page | pregnancy blood test accuracy | 1x of 3 | |
when to see a doctor for a late period IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the appropriate timeframe for scheduling a medical appointment when a period is delayed. | — | faq_page | when to see a doctor | 1x of 3 | |
why is my period a week late negative pregnancy test IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find common medical and lifestyle reasons for a delayed period when home tests are negative. | — | faq_page | causes of late periods | 1x of 3 | |
early pregnancy symptoms or pcos late period COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare early signs of gestation with symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome or general hormonal disruption. | — | web_article | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
hCG blood test vs urine test early pregnancy accuracy COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the diagnostic differences and reliability between qualitative urine tests and quantitative blood tests for early pregnancy. | — | web_article | pregnancy blood test accuracy | 1x of 3 | |
early pregnancy symptoms vs pms hormonal imbalance COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare overlapping symptoms of early gestation and premenstrual hormonal shifts. | — | comparison_table | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
progesterone and estrogen blood tests late period ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn about specific hormone panels involving progesterone and estrogen related to missed periods. | — | glossary/definition | hormone tests for delayed periods | 1x of 3 | |
hormone panel blood tests for irregular periods ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a list of specific hormonal assays (like TSH, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone) ordered by doctors to investigate irregular cycles. | — | checklist | hormone panels for irregular cycles | 1x of 3 | |
progesterone and prolactin blood tests delayed period ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the specific roles of progesterone and prolactin tests when investigating amenorrhea. | — | glossary/definition | hormone tests for delayed periods | 1x of 3 | |
questions to ask gynecologist about late period and negative test PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants practical advice on how to communicate with their physician when experiencing a late period. | — | checklist | when to see a doctor | 1x of 3 | |
what to tell my gynecologist when my period is late and tests are negative PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a practical guide or script on how to communicate their symptoms and concerns effectively during a doctor's appointment. | — | how_to_steps | when to see a doctor | 1x of 3 | |
what to ask gynecologist for irregular period and late test PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Prepare a practical list of questions and diagnostic requests for an upcoming doctor appointment. | — | checklist | when to see a doctor | 1x of 3 | |
can stress cause a period to be a week late RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know common non-pregnancy and non-hormonal causes like stress for a delayed cycle. | — | web_article | causes of late periods | 1x of 3 | |
early pregnancy signs vs pcos symptoms COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to differentiate between early pregnancy symptoms and the signs of polycystic ovary syndrome, which can present similarly. | — | comparison_table | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
how accurate are doctor pregnancy blood tests at one week late REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check the reliability of clinical blood tests performed approximately one week after a missed period. | — | web_article | pregnancy blood test accuracy | 1x of 3 | |
differential diagnosis for secondary amenorrhea and late periods ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants professional medical terminology and a broader clinical view of missed menstrual cycles. | — | pdf_whitepaper | medical evaluation for amenorrhea | 1x of 3 | |
thyroid function tests late period symptoms RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if thyroid disorders are being screened when investigating menstrual delays. | — | web_article | medical evaluation for amenorrhea | 1x of 3 | |
quantitative hCG levels 1 week pregnant reference range ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see normal blood hormone level ranges expected in very early pregnancy. | — | product_spec_sheet | pregnancy blood test accuracy | 1x of 3 | |
how to tell if negative pregnancy test is wrong late period IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the likelihood and reasons for false negative home pregnancy tests. | — | faq_page | causes of late periods | 1x of 3 | |
hormone panel blood test names for irregular periods REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants the exact medical names of hormone assays ordered during irregular cycle workups. | — | product_spec_sheet | hormone panels for irregular cycles | 1x of 3 | |
polycystic ovary syndrome hormone panel tests ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the standard blood panel used to diagnose conditions like PCOS causing delayed periods. | — | product_spec_sheet | tests for pregnancy or imbalance | 1x of 3 | |
signs of hormonal imbalance missing period REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is searching for general clinical indicators that point toward a hormonal issue rather than pregnancy when menstruation is delayed. | — | web_article | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
signs of hormonal imbalance vs pregnancy fatigue and nausea COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare specific overlapping symptoms like fatigue and nausea to determine their root cause. | — | comparison_table | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
progesterone test to confirm ovulation and period delay ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to learn about serum progesterone testing to determine if ovulation occurred or if luteal phase defect is present. | — | glossary/definition | hormone tests for delayed periods | 1x of 3 | |
when to see a doctor for missed period negative test REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find clinical guidelines on the timeframe for seeking medical evaluation after missed periods. | — | how_to_steps | when to see a doctor | 1x of 3 | |
what blood tests do gynecologists run for irregular menstrual cycles RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a comprehensive overview of routine laboratory blood work ordered during gynecological evaluations for cycle irregularities. | — | checklist | hormone panels for irregular cycles | 1x of 3 | |
estrogen imbalance symptoms vs early pregnancy signs COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Differentiate between estrogen fluctuation effects and early gestation markers. | — | comparison_table | pregnancy versus pms symptoms | 1x of 3 | |
what does a high prolactin level mean for your period ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to explore specific endocrine disorders that mimic pregnancy signs or delay menstruation. | — | web_article | hormone panels for irregular cycles | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 923 / 1,575 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 923 / 1,391 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 923 / 1,506 |