Question 1

i've always had irregular periods. well this one came 6 days late and it's lighter, brownish and pretty painful! is this okay?

Accepted Answer

If you chronically: have menstrual irregularity that would be an appropriate reason to be medically checked. With the information available - can not tell you why your period presented in this manner. Take care.

Question 2

my period came 6 days late. could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Trust the test: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They are the same tests used in a doctor's 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.

Question 3

my gf do oral, i came and she kissed me then i do her orally. it was less than 2 weeks before her period. but her period came 6 days late, she said it was jelly-like and was not heavy. this month, she also had her period, same but heavier. pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: Possible but not likely. Menses stop when preg.   Urine test should tell.

Question 4

we are trying for a baby. my menses came 6 days late and 2-3 days short as normal days are 7. i tested once on 1st miss period resulted (n). pregnent?

Accepted Answer

Not if negative : 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.   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.

Question 5

period 6 days late, 3 negative test. false?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy is not the: Only reason for a late or missed period.  Options include 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. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 6

period 6 days late. started light (for me.) stopped in 2 days. normally regular and very heavy for 5 or 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Light/late period.: The main reason for light periods is change in hormone levels. Causes for what seems to be a light period can include: thyroid problems, eating disorders, excessive exercise, initial periods for a girl, use of an intrauterine device, oral contraceptives, perimenopause &amp; implantation bleeding in early pregnancy, which rarely occurs.

Question 7

period is 5 days late. i've been late for past 6 mnths. sex usually helps me 2 start. this time it didn't help i still haven't started. whats goin on?

Accepted Answer

Longer cycle: If you are sure you are not pregnant then you are just having a longer cycle.

Question 8

period is 6 days late.took test 3 days late and got a negative took one again today and another negative. very unusual for me.. been trying for months?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, not pregnant: The home tests are just as accurate as our tests in the office when taken after missing your period - maybe even a few days before.  There are many reasons for late/missed periods, including stress, which can certainly be caused by trying to conceive.  You will get through this.  As much as possible, manage that stress, keep trying, use ovulation predictors &amp; see a doc if it’s over a year trying

Question 9

no period
late by 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Take home pregnancy: test.  Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med problem (polycystic ovary syndrome or Asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 10

period 6 days late but negative hpt ?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: 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

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I've always had irregular periods. well this one came 6 days late and it's lighter, brownish and pretty painful! is this okay?

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My period came 6 days late. could i be pregnant?

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My gf do oral, i came and she kissed me then i do her orally. it was less than 2 weeks before her period. but her period came 6 days late, she said it was jelly-like and was not heavy. this month, she also had her period, same but heavier. pregnancy?

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We are trying for a baby. my menses came 6 days late and 2-3 days short as normal days are 7. i tested once on 1st miss period resulted (n). pregnent?

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Period 6 days late, 3 negative test. false?

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Period 6 days late. started light (for me.) stopped in 2 days. normally regular and very heavy for 5 or 6 days?

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Period is 5 days late. i've been late for past 6 mnths. sex usually helps me 2 start. this time it didn't help i still haven't started. whats goin on?

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Period is 6 days late.took test 3 days late and got a negative took one again today and another negative. very unusual for me.. been trying for months?

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