My period is over a week late. i have always been as regular as clockwork. There is no chance what-so-ever that i could be pregnant as i have an IUD, i have not been stressed in any way so please do not suggest that. Does anyone have any idea why this could be, or if i should be worried in any way?
2006-10-10 09:14:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
btw... i am not a teen (30....ish!)
2006-10-10 09:15:08 · update #1
....and have been abstinent since my last period!!!!!!
2006-10-10 09:31:55 · update #2
and NOTHING new is going on.... no new external influences.!
2006-10-10 09:54:27 · update #3
it's not mirena
2006-10-11 01:32:24 · update #4
I went through something similar and even though you say you're not worried, you are worried about it being late and for me, that makes it seem to take longer. Give it one more week then go to your GYN in case you have a problem that could be causing this; such as a hormonal issue or something else.
2006-10-10 09:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by capecoddmh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I'm afraid no birth control save abstinance and pregnancy is 100%. It IS still possible to get pregnant if you're having regular sex. It's just not as likely. But it DOES happen. But I'd give it another week. My periods have always been slightly to severly irregular, so being a week late is nothing to me. So I don't usually worry too much. But you know, you know your body best. If something is telling you that something's not right, go see your doctor. You could be pregnant or it could just be some weird fluke. Some months the wind blows the wrong way I'm a week late. The more sex I have, the shorter my cycles become and the less sex I have the longer my cycles become. lol
Good luck. :)
2006-10-10 16:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by I'm just me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NORMAL to skip periods on the mirena it has hormones
EDIT:
HOW DO YOU KNOW ITS NOT MIRENA??
Go on the Mirena website! Ask your DR and they will tell you IT IS the MIRENA thats causing you to have a missed period!!!
This is straight from the website:
What about side effects?
A. In clinical studies, the most common side effects with Mirena included:
Menstrual changes
Lower abdominal pain (cramps)
Acne or other skin problems
Back pain
Breast tenderness
Headache
Mood changes
Nausea
Ovarian cysts have been diagnosed in about 12% of Mirena users. In most cases, the enlarged follicles disappeared spontaneously during two to three months of observation.
Q. Is it abnormal not to have periods?
A. Not having your period while you are using Mirena is not abnormal. Nor is it harmful or anything to worry about. The following charts show the difference in your uterine lining with and without Mirena.
Every month, the lining of the uterus thickens during the first half of your menstrual cycle
The lining is shed as menstrual flow
On average, a woman’s menstrual flow lasts 3 to 4 days. It may last shorter or longer, depending on the woman
The levonorgestrel in Mirena reduces the monthly thickening of the lining of your uterus
Less thickening means less menstrual flow
Eventually your menstrual flow may stop completely
Once Mirena is removed, your menstrual cycle will return to the way it was before you used Mirena
During the first 6 weeks of use, you should contact your healthcare professional to rule out pregnancy if you do not get your period or if you have other symptoms of pregnancy.
IT can be found here:
http://www.mirena-us.com/faq.html?C=&c=
2006-10-11 08:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Mom2two Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IUDs are risky business. Go to your gyn or call them and see if they think you need to be seen. IUDs can make you sterile.
You say there's no chance you are pregnant, I'm not so sure about that. If you are, you need to get the IUD removed if you're going to keep the child, if you are pregnant. I'm not saying that you are but something isn't right, obviously. Any cramping? Are you taking any new medication? Have you started a new diet? These could all be causes of you missing a period. Wish you well.
2006-10-10 16:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Concerned, not worried. IUD's aren't 100%. That said... Your body is always changing and adjusting. Other factors besides stress can cause your period to be late. Don't freak. If there is a chance you are pregnant, best to find out sooner than later.
2006-10-10 16:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by browneyedgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you start a new job or get a new female roomate? it is a fact that women who are around each other daily will eventually get there periods at the same time.
or it could be a new medication, having more sex can alter your hormones causing your period to change.
Don't be worried just yet, if it goes on over a month talk to your Dr
2006-10-10 16:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by lynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No method of birth control is 100%, absolutely positively effective except abstinence. Take a test.
2006-10-10 16:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just be a fluke. As you get older your body changes and you may just be late because your body is changing. If you are really concerned then call your doctor.
BTW I got pregnant using birth control--you may not want to rule that out.
2006-10-10 16:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by crzyanl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin got pregnant with the IUD. See a doctor!
2006-10-10 16:53:40 · answer #9 · answered by Christy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give it a few more days and try to relax.
See a doctor if you are still worried.
2006-10-10 16:16:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋