A 22-year-old female asked:
My period is two weeks late. i have taken 3 pregnancy tests that say negative. i haven't started my new birth control pack yet. should i?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Anovulation: It sounds as if you are experiencing anovulatory cycles. These are cycles where the ovary fails to release an egg. This causes temporary hormonal disruption.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Related questions
A 19-year-old female asked:
My period is two and half months late (Im on birth control) but Ive taken a pregnancy test three weeks four weeks five weeks nine weeks and ten weeks after sex and they were all negative, could I still be pregnant?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Unlikely: Many on BC will see a lessening or loss of menses over time. A urine pregnancy test would be positive by 3 wks after conception as this creates chemic... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
145 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
I started taking birth control pills last month and just finished my sugar pills (period). Im taking a new pack of pills right now and wondering how long it takes for the pills to resume high efficacy against pregnancy. A few hours? Days?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Regardless of the "brand" of oral bcp's, if the"placebo" ("sugar") pills are taken for seven days, then a new series of active pills is started, the c... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Jan 18, 2023
A 21-year-old female asked about a 22-year-old female:
Was on Azithromycin. Am on the birth control pill. Period is due in a day or two. Have taken three pregnancy tests that are all negative. Am i okay?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Tests are accurate: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
212 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Is it normal for period to be two weeks late after stopping birth control? Pregnancy test is neg.
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
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 doct... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
I was wondering what could be wrong with me?! I am over a month late on my period. I took 5 pregnancy test just to be on the safe side. All negative. I have two children 3 and 5. I am sexually active and not on birth control. My appt is mon but i was jus
Dr. Victor Beshayanswered
Fertility Medicine 22 years experience
Several causes: There are several causes for delayed cycle and negative pregnancy test. Glad to see that you made an appointment as it is difficult to know what may b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 9, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
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.