Question 1

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 2

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

May retest in 1 week: 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 3

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

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

Question 4

october had an 8 day period. on november period lasted for 4 days. this month late period. do i  need to take a pregnancy test?  or just wait?

Accepted Answer

Good Idea to do: If you have been having unprotected sex and missed your period.You should do a pregnancy test to find out if you are or are not pregnant

Question 5

i have not gotten my period in for about 52 days now. i have taken 2 pregnancy  tests and both are negative.what could be the delay or cause of my extremely late period?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (like hormone pills), hormonal imbalances, etc…  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. Pregnancy is a cause of a missed period, but preg. tests are accurate 3 wk after sex.

Question 6

late period how long until i take a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Now: Most over the counter pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy at the point that you have missed a period. If you are not trying to get pregnant, you should discuss contraception with your doctor.

Question 7

i have always been a regular, and my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant. now this month i have a late period, i have had a missed period for a week now, but i take a pregnancy test and it comes out negative. is it too soon for me to take it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Urine pregnancy tests rely on hormones generated by the developing conceptus to turn positive. It takes time for these to come out in any quantity.The first morning urine is the most concentrated and a good sample. If you were exposed and worried, another test or two are warranted. Some women just skip a cycle occasionally, followed by a heavy one.

Question 8

my girlfriend period are supposed to be on 1/5 but it is due then we had intercourse on 3/5 but not came inside. she take postinor-2 now she late period till 8/5. on 8/5 we use pregnancy test and results is negative. is she alright or preg?

Accepted Answer

: If she had her period on May 8 and had a negative pregnancy test thereafter, she would not be pregnant. If she is unsure of the timeline, she can repeat a pregnancy test in 7-10 days.

Question 9

late period. on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). neg. pregnancy test. last cycle, forgot to take several pills  &doubled/tripled up mult. times. could this be why i'm late?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Inconsistent use of oral contraceptives can lead to irregular bleeding.  Try setting a reminder on your phone to remind to take your medication.  Good Luck

Question 10

i took a night pregnancy test and was negative then i got late period that was 5 days only. any worrying signs?

Accepted Answer

Possible reasons: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

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I am 8 days late for my period is it OK for me to take a pregnancy test

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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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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?

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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

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October had an 8 day period. on november period lasted for 4 days. this month late period. do i need to take a pregnancy test? or just wait?

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I have not gotten my period in for about 52 days now. i have taken 2 pregnancy tests and both are negative.what could be the delay or cause of my extremely late period?

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Late period how long until i take a pregnancy test?

A member asked:

I have always been a regular, and my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant. now this month i have a late period, i have had a missed period for a week now, but i take a pregnancy test and it comes out negative. is it too soon for me to take it?

A member asked:

My girlfriend period are supposed to be on 1/5 but it is due then we had intercourse on 3/5 but not came inside. she take postinor-2 now she late period till 8/5. on 8/5 we use pregnancy test and results is negative. is she alright or preg?

A member asked:

Late period. on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). neg. pregnancy test. last cycle, forgot to take several pills &doubled/tripled up mult. times. could this be why i'm late?

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I took a night pregnancy test and was negative then i got late period that was 5 days only. any worrying signs?

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