I am not pregnant, but my period is almost a week late. Is that normal?

Question

I am 16 years old, and I started my period at the age of 13. My period used to be very irregular till about 3 months ago it started comming at the same time. I've been sexually active a little and I took a first response test it said I wasn't pregnant. So is it possible that my period will come, or I have just skipped it? PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Just because your pregnancy test was negative, doesn't mean you aren't pregnant. A lot of women can't get a positive result right away because they don't have enough of the hormones built up to register. Don't panic just yet though! It is completely normal for a girl your age to have irregular periods. Since you say you've only had 3 months of regularity, right now I would just assume that it's off cycle again. If you don't get your period in another week though, take another pregnancy test.

If you aren't pregnant, let this put enough of a scare into you to hold off sex for a little while longer. You aren't ready for it.

If you are pregnant, please find a nice family to adopt the baby. You will both be better off, and it is the most loving choice you can make.

Answer 2

many many things can cause a missed or late period, the biggest culprit being infections.
Another common cause is hormonal imbalance, or thyroid disorders, especially with a history of irregular periods hormones are usually the cause.
I would ask for a thyroid test from your doctor since your preg test was not positive and you still have not had your period, also STD test and test for infections.

One more thing, it is more likely to get a false negative on a pregnancy test, false positives are rare. Test again in a week if you haven't gotten your period.

Answer 3

Mnay things can make a girls period late other than pregnancy, such as weight gain or loss, a change in diet, being sick, stress, an STD, taking medications, and exercise.

If you have been sexually active, i suggest you have an STD check. You can get one done for free at your local health department.

Wait a few more days, then try taking the pregnacny test again.

Answer 4

If you normally have a regular period that may be something to worry about. Sexually active "a little" is still sexually active. A missed period is usually the first sign of pregnancy. You should wait a couple days then test again.

And if you are pregnant - it is YOUR choice of what to do. It's nobodys choice but yours.

Good luck

Answer 5

my period is sooo irregular when i first got it it would bounce all over the month, and then for about 3 months it came at the same time, and now its back all over the place. i wouldnt really worry too much about it for a few more days. if it doesnt come, i would probably say go to the doctor and see what they say.

Answer 6

It is possible that your period is just late or you could have a condition called PCOS, my wife found out when she was 16 that she had it and without medication her period is real irregular and it's bothersome we know. But there is hope young lady.

Answer 7

You're just going to have to wait and see, unfortunately. There are tons of things that can delay your period- among them, just plain old stress! Try to relax and wait, and if you don't get your next period, see the doctor. In the meantime, use protection!!!

Answer 8

Its normal your cycle come every twenty-eight to thirty days sometimes it comes early sometimes late. You do know you are supposed to keep track on the calender don't' you. so you'll know it doesn't come around the same times. if it doesn't come after thirty days you have a problem, or you are pregnant

Answer 9

for some people thats is normal but you probably stress out that you probably with child. but go to your doctor and see what they have to say but you probably stress out about all of this cause i have my period come on a month late it just stress cool off. holla.

Answer 10

Yes it is very normal for a period to be irregular.
You have nothing to worry about (maybe)...