Women always dread the thought of missing a period, except in cases where they are trying to conceive. If you missed a period and you are not pregnant, you might want to know why this happened. You will find the information in this article quite useful as it highlights some of the causes of a missed menstrual cycle. Stress If you are stressed, this can affect many areas of your life, including your monthly periods. When your stress levels heighten, this can decrease the hormone that will prevent you from menstruating or ovulating. A doctor can help you to determine
Causes of missed period/menstruation
Used too much postinor over a certain period. I’ve done tests twice and it’s negative but I’m 20 days late today,what do you suggest?
Hello Ade, this overuse of Postinor might now be having an effect on you.
My last period was on 18th sep so we had sex on 21 Oct but I have not yet got my period. My periods are normally regular sometime late by 3 to 4 days are there any chances of pregnancy?
Hello Roselin, slight chanced of pregnancy. If period does not come in 7 days take a pregnancy test.
Hi my name Is Grant and me and my girlfriend had sex the same day her egg drop. what are the chances of her getting pregnant
Hi, I started menstruating on the 10th of March and finished on the 14th of March, I had sex the next Day being 15th of March and I took postinor 2 immediately that same day, , today is 14th April and I haven’t yet seen my period, is there any possibility of me being pregnant
Hello. My last period was on 5th March. But today I’m still not seeing my period. My period has never been late before this. Can you help and brief more about the factor of stress that can cause a late period? I’m really worried. Is it normal? Btw I never had sex before. Please respond.
Hello. If you’ve had a negative at-home pregnancy test but you’re late, have your doctor give you a physical examination and blood test. The sooner the better.
My last period was February 1 to the 5 and I have unprotected sex on 16 and 22 February is there a chance I might be pregnant
Hi Alicia, when you have unprotected sex, there is always a good chance of getting pregnant. If you have a regular cycle of 28 days, then 16th might be the time close to your ovulation time. So, all the best!
My last period was Feb 6 and I still didn’t get my period. I went to the doctor and took a pregnancy test at the hospital and it came back negative. I’m still worried because I still didn’t get my period the past few months have been so stressful for me I don’t know if that could be a problem too.
Yes, stress and other factors can delay your period. Please read this link for more details http://womanjunction.com/8-mess-period/
Hi my last period was jan 7 -11 , had unprotected sex on the 16 -20 .Then on feb 3rd i spotted for 1 day . had no period since……i however have soar breast for the past 2wks nausea ,heightened smell to food , cramps and bloating . i started experiencing these symptoms since the 7th of feb until now . Did a hpt test two weeks ago and it was negative..
Can somebody help please!!!
Hi Courtney, when a pregnancy test shows a negative, there is always a thin chance of it being wrong. As you feel all the signs AND you missed your period too, take a test again. All the best.
my last period was 4th Jan, 2016.. we sleep together and had oral sex on 19th Jan. today is 5th Feb, 2016 and i didn’t get my period. i’am really worried… 🙁
My LMP was on Dec 25 to 30 , i am a breastfeeding mother of a 10 months old child . I had sex with my partner last Dec 30. And until now i haven’t got my period. Is it possible that I’m pregnant ?
Hello,Yes it is possible try taking a pregnancy test to find out.
Hi! I had my period on 12th November and I had sex on 19th November and it is 18th December now my period hasn’t come. Is it possible that I am pregnant?
My last period was November 11 to the 17th, 7 days.. I had unprotected sex Dec. 5th my calendar says I’m 4 days late on my period but im not sure if it takes more than 28 days for me. is there a chance I might be pregnant?
Hello, Yes once you have unprotected sex you can get pregnant,but there are also other reasons you could be late,take a pregnancy test to find out.
If I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend who is now 18 years …I had have sex with her on 28th november and she is having her periods in between 14 to 17 December ……will she get pregnant…..if so then how to avoid this
Hello, Once you had unprotected sex with her its possible she can become pregnant,This could’ve been prevented if she took a morning after pill which only works if taken up to 72hrs of unprotected sex,the only thing you can do now is wait and see if she gets her period.
Hi Brittnie, Yes its possible you are pregnant, sometimes you can still be pregnant even with negative pregnancy tests visit your doctor.
My LMP was sep 7-13, according to my cal set I ovulated sep 20 in which I had unprotected sex with my fiancée the 19,20,22,23. I spotted light red then brown for 22,23 . Period is now 6 days late as of today oct 10. I don’t have tender breast, but backaches, lots of Naseau, dizziness and headaches. Could I be pregnant? I’ve taken 3 hpt all before my missed period