It has been 40 days and my girlfriend has not had her period yet. She is currently on birth control and we use protection all the time. She told me after her last period she was spotting for about a week. She also told me that she miss one time from taking her pill. She doesn't so any signs of pregnancy, so I believe that it is just a late period. The longest she hasn't had heard period was 32 days. I think the cause of her late period is due to stress which she says she has. Can anyone help me?
2007-02-14 00:21:22 · 17 answers · asked by youngballa06 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
go to the store and get a home pregancy kit
2007-02-14 00:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is to go and get a test, that is the only way you will know for sure. Spotting is usually a sign of implantation bleeding...
Implantation Bleeding
After ovulation the egg travels into the uterus and burrows into the lining of the uterus. For some women implantation will cause slight bleeding or spotting. This is called implantation bleeding. This is sometimes confused for an early period.
What does implantation bleeding or spotting look like?
Implantation bleeding, also called implantation spotting, does not look like a regular menstrual period. Implantation bleeding is scanty and usually pink or brownish discharge.
Implantation bleeding or menstrual period?
Implantation bleeding normally occurs a week to a few days before your period would normally start. Spotting that occurs around a week after ovulation is likely implantation bleeding; whereas, spotting that occurs very close to the time that your period would normally start may not be. A normal menstrual cycle generally starts off light and then gets heavier. Spotting can sometimes be the sign of an early period. If this is the case, the spotting will pick up to heavier bleeding. If you have spotting right around the time your period would normally start, it can be more confusing. You will need to take the wait and see approach or take a pregnancy test to determine pregnancy.
What if I feel like my period is about to start?
If you have had spotting and think it might be implantation bleeding you may be paying very close attention to your body. If you are trying to get pregnant, the good news is that early pregnancy symptoms feel very similar to the start of your period. If you are pregnant you may begin to notice symptoms of early pregnancy right around the time your period would normally start and sometimes sooner than that. If you suspect pregnancy you can test for pregnancy as early as ten days after ovulation.
How common is implantation bleeding?
Implantation bleeding is fairly common with pregnancy. Twenty to thirty percent of women will have spotting during early pregnancy. If you have some light spotting before your period would normally start this is not something to worry about and may be a sign of pregnancy.
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Implantation Bleeding Statistics
We have created a chart to help establish some statistics on how many women have implantation bleeding and when implantation bleeding typically occurs.
Good luck
2007-02-14 08:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the pharmacy and buy a pregnancy test for your girlfriend. Sometimes stress can lead to having late periods but its better safe then sorry.
2007-02-14 08:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Darksuga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should do a home pregnancy test. It will let you know either way. The pill can alter periods making them lighter. When i was on the pill my periods stopped completely. The only way you'll know is by doing a test.
2007-02-14 08:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by shaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get her to take a test.
The period a girl gets whilst on the pill is not a proper period it is a withdrawal bleed because she has stopped taking the pill for a week, therefore she should be bleeding regularly anyway.
It can be stress but I would def get her to do a test.
2007-02-14 08:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lady at my work who is 9 weeks pregnant. She was on the pill and her periods stopped. It was because she was pregnant. I would definetly buy a test. Remember Abstinence is the only fool proof way.
2007-02-14 09:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would by a test to put your mind at ease and then assuming it is negative, maybe you could help her remember to take her pill everyday periods can be abnormal especially when birth control is not taken right. usually the pill helps regulate, so remind her that its very important to take it everyday around the same time.
good luck to you.
2007-02-14 08:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, just take a pregnancy test and spare yourself the guessing!
2007-02-14 08:24:49 · answer #8 · answered by stellabella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a pregnancy test
2007-02-14 08:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a pregnancy test.
2007-02-14 08:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by teresita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The birth control pills have side effects check them out. My suggestion: she shouldn't take them. If you only use condoms it should be fine and maybe you can try and ejaculate outside her. But anyway, I think it's because of the pill.
2007-02-14 08:25:57 · answer #11 · answered by Bojana 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋