Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No: 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

Hormonal imbalance: 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: 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

How late?: 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

Possibly: 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 it too early to take a rite aid at home pregnancy test? as of today my period is three days late

Accepted Answer

No, not at all.: A pregnancy test may be (+) test as early as 7-10 days after the fertile period (mid cycle).  You're still very young.   If you're having sex but don't want to get pregnant, you should consider a very reliable form of contraception such as an IUD or contraceptive implant.  You don't need parental consent to do this, just a phone call to Planned Parenthood or your personal doctor.  Best wishes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

No: No, your PG test should be accurate.

Question 8

my period is late but i have irregular periods anyway im spotting whats the causes of late period and spotting should i take a pregnancy test? and should i see a gyno?

Accepted Answer

: If you are sexually active and you are late for more than 5 days +/- spotting, do a pregnancy test with an early morning urine sample should be done first. If test is negative and you want to have your cycle regulated, you should see a GYN doctor for a thorough check-up. Take care and good luck to you.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

i had spotting on the day my period was due but had a bpn on home pregnancy test  did i test too early?

Accepted Answer

Trust the test : Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

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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

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

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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?

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Is it too early to take a rite aid at home pregnancy test? as of today my period is three days late

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My period is late but i have irregular periods anyway im spotting whats the causes of late period and spotting should i take a pregnancy test? and should i see a gyno?

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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?

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