A member asked:

My period is a few days late. i want to be pregnant more than anything, can my mind play tricks on me n make me think i am pregnant thats y im late?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Check a test: Its ok to a few days late. First, check a home preg test. If you are not pregnant then track your cycles for the next few months using a home ovulation kit. This is a great easy way to find out if you are ovulating or not.

Answered 4/3/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Take pregnancy test: to know. 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.

Answered 11/8/2018

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