I am 2 1/2 weeks late for my period. I have taken 2 tests and they both came back negative. They were the one that detects 5 days before a missed period. (i forgot the name) I feel great, tired but great. I have slight cramps and feel as though it's coming but it hasnt? any ideas? I have not changed anything in my lifestyle, or had unprotected sex. (Although condoms are 99% ) A litttle worried over here!! Please help?
2007-03-23 10:16:37 · 17 answers · asked by Nicole B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
As mentioned there are several reasons why your period may be late. Pregnancy and stress are the biggest reasons. And if you are stressing about your period being late and a possible pregnancy that can cause your period to be even later.
If you have taken test and gotten negatives but still aren't certain go to your dr and get a blood test. That is typically more reliable. But know that too can be wrong so you may want to try again in a couple weeks.
2007-03-23 10:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by celtic_princess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your period is just late and you are not pregnant. Since you tested twice already and you are 2 1/2 weeks late, you should have enough hcg in your urine to test positive, if you were pregnant. The best thing to do is wait and see if your period comes in a week or so. If not then either test again or go to your doctor's office and get a blood test which is more accurate. In the meantime (even though it's not a sure-fire way to tell) try and notice if you get any pregnancy symptoms like nausea, dizziness, etc.
2007-03-23 10:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably not pregnant, but if you are really concerned you can go to the doctor and they will give you a blood test which is even more accurate than the urine tests you can take at home.
If condoms are all you are using you may want to consider another method as well...they are not 99% effective.
Theoretically, if a condom is used consistently and correctly, it should prevent pregnancy 97% of the time. The actual effectiveness among users, however, is only between 80% and 90%. This is due to:
Occasional rupture of a condom during intercourse
Semen spilling from a condom during withdrawal
Waiting too long to put a condom on the penis (penis comes into contact with vagina before condom is on)
Break in condom due to manufacturing problems (rare)
Failure to use a condom during each act of intercourse
Good luck!
2007-03-23 10:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By rights if your period is late a pregnancy test should really dectect if you are pregnant or not, the best thing is a blood test see your GP he will be the best person, he might do their dipstick test in your urine then take a sample of blood, but i wouldn't worry if you have had safe sex maybe your a little worried or stressed
good luck
2007-03-23 10:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by Autism's Beautiful Face 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your Dr if you can go for a blood test. I was 21 days late for my period...But not pregnant...I just found out recently that it is possible to actually miss a period.
2007-03-26 11:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once missed my period for two months. No idea why. So, relax. If you've had protected sex, you are probably not pregnant... plus two tests verifies that. A late period or irregular period is nothing to worry about unless it happens frequently.
2007-03-23 10:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women never get a positive HPT result, but get positive blood test results. If you are really concerned you should see your Dr. and request a blood test just to be sure. If you are not pregnant they may be able to help you figure out why you are late.
2007-03-23 10:20:17 · answer #7 · answered by Melody P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm. I'm 2 weeks late and my doctor sent me for a blood test. I'd test again first thing in the morning. If still negative, set up a blood test Monday.
2007-03-23 10:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Kat H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctors and get a blood test done. That will tell you if you are pregnant. It could also be stress that is causing you to miss your period.
Good Luck.
2007-03-23 10:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you probably aren't pregnant. but, there is a chance. when you take pregnancy tests they're detecting a level of the hormones in your system. sometimes early on in pregnancy your body levels of that hormone are too low to detect. don't stress out - because that could make it not come, too!
talk to your doctor - they can do a blood test that's more sure.
2007-03-23 10:24:49 · answer #10 · answered by Suzanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋