A member asked:

I am 2 days late, for my fairly regular cycle. i have had mild cramps, i keep expecting my period. but it does not come. is it time to test? or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Helen Sandland answered

Go ahead: if you are cramping, you are likely about to start yor period--but pregnancy tests are cheap and accurate---and you can repeat in a few days if you still haven;t started. Oh-and use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort until you know for sure--you dont want to use NSAID pain meds.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I am 2 days late, for my fairly regular cycle. i have had mild cramps, i keep expecting my period. but it does not come. is it time to test? or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Helen Sandland answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had an IUD for the last 3 years, my period has lengthened & became regular. I've just missed my period for the first time since, my period is more than a week late & I've taken 2 pregnancy tests. Should I be worried? I am tired, have cramps &

A member asked:

Should I take a pregnancy test? My periods are usually very regular, but as of today I am 4 days late. I have all my periods symptoms like cramps, fatigue, etc. but no bleeding. Should I take a pregnancy test today or wait?

A member asked:

3weeks late on period,negative preg test,mild stomach cramps at times, lower back pain,brown discharge at times,and dizzy at times?

A member asked:

Period 2days late.always regular.have cramps on and off.today its more intense than yesterday.pregnancy tests negative.had cold 2wks ago.tsh normal,just checked.what it could be?already scheduled appt with ob gyn,but very worried cant wait til appt

A member asked:

Had sex two days after last period and now my period is about a week or so late. Had two neg tests but i also have cramps. Why?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Always have mild cramps 15 days before period and regular cycle, now i have cramps but no period, late 1 week. had a stressful month and unpotected sex 3 weeks ago. tested 10 times all negative. can i rule out pregnancy? when can i trust test?

Mild cramps but period is two days late. Negative hpt. Periods have been regular. Could i still be pregnant despite neg. Hpt?

I have mild cramps and my period comes two days early but it didn't this time and it due tomorrow. I took a test and got an negative but could I still be pregnant ?

I'm 17 days late for my period negative home pregnancy test my cycle is regular lower back pain and cramps in lower stomach from time to time?

Period is two weeks late but i've already had one since the last time i had sex. Two neg. Tests, cramping today feels like menstrual cramps. Help?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?