A member asked:

Why do i have all the signs of getting my period but according to schedule it's three days late. i am sexually active but it's always with protection?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

By protection: Do you mean BC and condoms? This could either be a late cycle or implantation. Run a pregnancy test and repeat if your cycle is 1 week late. All the best and use BC and protection.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Test: the best thing for you to do as this juncture is to take a home pregnancy test.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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A member asked:

Why do i have all the signs of getting my period but according to schedule it's three days late. i am sexually active but it's always with protection?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Brand agreed

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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