Why is my period late?

Question

I'm 8 days late. Im usually irregular (3-5 days off), but never near 8 days. I started 6.5 yrs ago, so its not age. No sex, but did fool around, a couple dips, but not all the way ya know. haven't tooken THE test. Im hoping im not preg, but ?? Other reasons I could be late: I started exercising just a little, but usually I never do, so is a change 4 my body. No serious stress. But, I got the flu when I was supposed to start (not morning sickness, cuz my brother has the exact same sickness).
I do have period symptoms: tender boobs, and pre-period cramping like I always do, but no blood at all. I dunno if Im preg or something is seriously wrong, or maybe changes for my body have caused a slow down this month. What do you ppl think???

Answer 1

It is probably nothing. My period is often late for no good reason and I'm in my late 20's. Having the flu, exercise you are not accustomed to could do it. Even thinking you may be pregnant generates enough stress to delay a period. If you have started spending a lot of time around another woman who has a stronger cycle, she can literally pull you off of your own rhythym and into her own.

My recommendation is this. If you are concerned you may be pregnant, go to your local dollar store and get a pregnancy test. If it is negative, you will likely get your period in the next 48 hours. If it is positive, visit a dr. If it is negative, but you do not get your period for another week, go see a dr.

Also, not sure what you mean by "dipping" but please use protection. Even if you think you can be careful enough to keep from getting pregnant, and you think HIV is a long shot, there are things like herpes out there, that a lot of people have and don't even know it, that can change how you live your life forever.

Answer 2

It could be a combo of things. It could be your body just being later than normal. Most women do not have periods that happen on an exact day every month unless they are on birth control. There is a low possibility you could have gotten preg. You have to wait at least 10 days after you had unprotected sex to take a preg. test.

For the future. Do Not have unprotected sex. It is unlikely that a few "dips" got you preg. but it CAN give you std's still. Next time use caution and always use condoms. And if you are thinking of becoming sexually active you need to get on birth control pills also, in addition to using condoms.

Think ahead and be safe...use condoms. If he says no, then that is a huge clue that he doesnt care about you or your future.

Answer 3

"... a coupla dips, but not all the way." ?? Please note for the future:1) Pre-ejaculatory fluid in the male contains sperm capable of fertilizing the egg, so one need not have a full blown ejaculation for pregnancy to occur. 2) Starting from the mid-thigh upwards it is like a funnel, the apex being the posterior end of the vagina. Sperm (exceptionally) deposited on the thigh have been known to wiggle up and hit the target egg. Having said that, periods get delayed occasionally due to no (or some vague indiscernible) reason at all. It is too soon to start worrying. Cheer up, it's probably nothing but a little delay. However if the next period is not on time, you definitely should have a check.

Answer 4

It is very possible to be pregnant from a "couple of dips."
This is unprotected SEX. This is not a good idea.
The average woman having a "dip" can have more than 20 children in her lifetime. This is not the way to go.
Protect yourself. Never "dip" without a rub(&%er. NEVER!
When you are grown, have savings in the bank, and (both of you) want a baby really bad, then you can have the baby you so long to have, and be able to take care of it, without going on welfare. All babies deserve that much.
I am fed up with having to pay taxes to support irresponsible kids having babies who end up criminals because no one will be sensible.
Wait about 10 days, and then go get a EPT. One will tell you.
Then figure out how to break your mother's heart.

Answer 5

You could possibly be pregnant. Sore boobs and slight cramping are both signs of pregnancy. Even if he did not orgasm but did have his penis in side you he could of had some pre-ejaculation that came out. It is very common and can cause pregnancy. He wouldnt even feel it come out. I would take a pregnancy test if I were you. If it is negative then it might be from something else.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

From what it sounds like, you are just a little stressed about it. Slow down, take a few deep breaths and think nothing of it. If you don't start within the next week take a test.

Answer 7

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Sometimes stress (even a little) or other changes can cause you to be late. Once I was two weeks late and my whole cycle shifted, but no ill effects. Don't worry unless it's like three weeks late or something.

Answer 8

you could be pregnant and not realized it yet cuz u can have your period for at least 3months and still be pregnant it might have just created enough hormone to stop go get checked out by a dr just in case if you want to talk about this message me back

Answer 9

Your body's probably just as my doctor puts it restarting itself or rejuvenating itself. If your that concerned you should check it out with your doctor. But most likely your body's just changing its cycle. Mine used to come in the beginning of the month and now it comes in the end.

Answer 10

Yah Id just go get my annual pap smear, and ask ur doctor!! Cuz Ive been wondering whats up with me 2!! I think mine may of had to do with stress!!