Question 1

I am 5 days late for my period. is it too early to take a home pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Many over the counter tests are accurate this early.

Question 2

18 dpo , 4 days late (period) , and negative home pregnancy test. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

You may wish to repeat the test in 4-5 days, unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully. Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 3

I've been having some pregnancy symptoms, day late period and  a negative at home pregnancy test .is it possible to still be pregnant? with neg result

Accepted Answer

Menses is every 3 to 5 weeks,  9 to 13 a year,  lasting 1 to 8 days. 
Keep menstrual diary and see doctor if your periods does not fall within these parameters. Repeat home pregnancy test in a week . If in doubt, see doctor.

Question 4

Late period, unprotected sex, negative home pregnancy test. ?

Accepted Answer

You may take a blood test for HCG which more sensitive than a urine test and is generally positive one day after a missed period, if you are pregnant. Or you could repeat the test in 4-5 days, unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 5

I  have a late period, i am currently experiencing spotting i took a home pregnancy test and it was negative i am on birth control. am i pregnant?

Accepted Answer

The most common cause of missed periods is pregnancy, but there are other causes.  A pregnancy test should be first, and then other causes can be considered-- like hormone imbalances.  Also some abnormal pregnancies (tubal or ectopic pregnancy) can be serious, even fatal, and may have a negative test.  Thus you should see your doctor to figure out why you've missed your period.

Question 6

Is 2 weeks late on my period too early for me to take a urine home pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

No, your PG test should be accurate.

Question 7

I took a home pregnancy test 4 days before my period is due....i am having many of the same symptoms as my first. it was - possible i tested too early?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pregnancy test too early  wait for one week after you have missed your period.

Question 8

Im 3 days late for my period. am i pregnant? i had sex for the first time 25 days ago, ( withdrawal method) i took a pregnancy test yesterday and the day before at night, both came out negative. what else could cause my late period?

Accepted Answer

Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal spotting, or medications. A test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a negative result may be due to testing too early such as less than 2 weeks after conception.

Question 9

Hi, i'm 34 years old. my period is about 16 days late and i'm experiencing very bad headaches. i have taken 2 pregnancy test, both negative. i've called my obgyn about my late period and they said give it a few more weeks but now the headaches have starte

Accepted Answer

See your primary care doctor to rule out serious conditions that could cause both of these symptoms

Question 10

How many days "late" for my period should i take a home pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

If you have not had a period by 5-7 days after it is due, take a home test.  If this is negative, wait a couple days and take another test.  If still negative and no period, see a doctor.

I am 5 days late for my period is it too early to take a home pregnancy test