Introduction A healthy menstrual cycle is essential for the reproductive health of women. Most women have regular periods which aids them in keeping track of hormonal changes in the body. But in some cases, your period can get off track by days which indicates some underlying change in the body. Keep reading to know more about late periods. What are the causes of a late period? Although a late period can cause significant anxiety in women, it is most often associated with no serious underlying diseases. The cause of a late period include: Extremes of reproductive age With the onset
What If Your Period Is Late
Ali Anique holds an MBBS degree from the Nishtar Medical University and currently works as a doctor at Nishtar Hospital, the biggest hospital of south Punjab province in Pakistan.
Btw, I did test today, and it says negative…..just getting discouraged.
Hi,
Okay, I’m Nicki, and I’m 23. I have been ttc since December 2014, so not all that long. I’m trying “not to think about it…” like everyone is telling me, but it’s agonizing not to think about it. I’m the mother to a 2 year old daughter, and my angel boy who died at 3 months old in June 2014. Anyway, had a period Jan. 31 2015, March 5, 2015, and April 3 2015. According to what I have found, my period should have started today, but hasn’t. I know period and pregnancy symptoms can be very similar, so I’m trying not to get my hopes up. But anyway, my symptoms are: Nausea, fatigue, tender breasts, been urinating more, light stomach cramping up until 2 days ago, my cervix is high soft and the mucus is thick but not very thick and creamy white. But we thought I was pregnant in December too, but were wrong. I don’t want this to be all in my head. I want so desperately to give my husband a positive pregnancy result. I know I’m not far over due, and technically my cycle ranges from 31 to 33 days, so it *could* be due in two days, and I’m not late at all, but I just want someone’s opinion.
Being desperate to give somebody else a positive results, even if that person is your hubby, is not a good idea. You have to get rid of the desperate feeling and the attempts to get another baby by the forced request ALL TOGETHER. Think of it as a form of a mental fitness that will help you to produce a healthy and happy baby. If you are constantly in the cramp about it, you won’t do things right. Spend more time thinking about your emotions and less how your body functions. Emotions can be a very powerful weapon too. We are not made just of the cells and liquids. The home pregnancy tests usually come negative in the early phases of the pregnancy.
Hello. My last period was March 22 , it’s April 26 and I still haven’t had a period , lower back pains and some minor cramping but no blood . I was suppose to be on about the 19 or so but no signs so could I be pregnant I’m not stressed nd my period is sometime a lil before of after but always come . I’m 21 with 3 . I know I’m suppose toknow but every pregnancy different . Help please
It is true that every pregnancy is different, just like every baby is special and that is what makes us a unique individuals right in the start. A lower back pains and cramping may indicate a period, but you said that you already have 3 kids, right? It can be stressful even for the 21 year old who is full of the energy. It doesn’t need to be a mental stress. Body also can be stressed because of the pressure. The lower back pains may be connected to that. Anyway if your period is way late I suggest that you visit a doctor to see what is going on.
Okay so my last period was March 6th and it was my normal five days. My cycle is 31 days apart so my next one should have been April 6th and today is April
12 and still no sign of my period. I’m almost a week late! My lower stomach hurts for a few minutes then stops n cones back. I’m always exhausted, and all I want to eat is pizza. Am I pregnant? I have sex with my husband on a regular basis.
Being tired and hungry usually signals that a period is on a way, specially with the included cramps and pains in the lower stomach. If you can add the lower back pain to that picture you will get your period very soon. Cravings for the pizza is no pregnancy alarm. Otherwise I would be pregnant all the time.
So the last time I had sex was on March the 7th. I was supposed to get my period on March 26th. It is now April and still nothing. I’m 2weeks late. My breast hurt like they normally get when my period is approaching. I noticed some spotting today. I’ve taken 3 hpt and all negative. I took the 1st before my period. 2nd the day after my period and the 3rd 3days after my missed period. I don’t know what’s going on. Can I be pregnant and the hpt just doesn’t capture it?
Yes, you can be pregnant and the test will be all negative. It is common for the early pregnancies. The two weeks is quite a long time to determine can you or are you pregnant, but the best option is to visit a specialist and confirm your doubts.
The spotting can also be a sign of the extra late ovulation or even a short term period. Some women experience a very short periods due to the genetic reasons, health or even teh medications.
yes, it is possible that if you are pregnant in the early stage of the pregnancy. The tests are not completely accurate and even if you calculate everything good and even if you take tests two weeks after, it still can be negative. The best option for you is to appoint a visit to your gynecologist and check everything in the right place. Taking the tests on the 2nd or 3rd day after missed period is just too early in my opinion.
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Okay so I have pretty regular periods and i had my period on February 26, 2015 and was suppose to have it around the 26th of March and haven’t had it yet and its April 7th. I’ve been soo hungry every hour, threw up a little today, my breasts are sore when touched and my nipples feel like razors are being rubbed against them, ive also been having this milky white discharge ( What does that mean) I’ve been having slight cramping in my upper stomach and that lasts for maybe two to five mins the most. Could i possibly be pregnant? we are waiting two more weeks for a test. Should i take one sooner? Please Help!
The fact that you are feeling all those things can only mean that you are indeed experiencing some hormonal changes. Hormones that influence both your appetite and elevated sensibility to the food or the peripheral nerves can be an early sign of a pregnancy or a ravishing case of the PMS.
You haven’t told me your age, so I can’t estimate if you are possibly pregnant or not. Hypersensitivity of the soared breast is more alike to the PMS.
Consult with your doctor if you can’t wait, or just wait a few days more and take the test.
My last period was Feb. 14th, my period lasts three to four days. Its March 25 and I still haven’t had my period. My cycle is 22 days. I haven’t had sex between those months. And I’m scared. Because I’m showing no symptoms of pregnancy and only 18. Turning 19 in 5 days. Help
Dear Rebecca, it is common for the younger women to experience irregular periods. Period can come later if you have been under some sort of the stress or if you have been ill for some time. I will advise you to seek help from your doctor and see what is going on.
Hi there,
i’ve been ttc since 2 yrs plus.
I got my last period on 21st feb 2015 and for the first 2 days my flow was normal but on the 3rd, 4th and 5th day it changed to brown discharge. According to my period tracker period supposed to be out on the 19th of march but then so far i don’t feel any symptoms yet..but i do feel a bit tired and breast tenderness. Am i pregnant?
Hello Arjeev. I was trying to get a baby for 4 years and it worked at the end. Two days of the normal flow sounds very normal to me and your period is only a few days late. But, keep the faith.
Hi Arjeev, Me and you are in the same boat. I still haven’t gotten my periods and its the 25th today. i had my periods on the 21st Feb and i was supposed to get the on 19 March. let me know if you have tested positive
my last period was on 2/19/15 i had unprotected sex on the 3/16/15 . my period was due on 3/19/15 its now the 3/20/15 and it has not come am I pregnant. please help me.
Hi,
it is quite possible that effectivelly you are pregnant ! Test yourself as you are late, it is the best way to answer to your question !
Good luck
My menses was to be on the 12 of feb I had sex on d 11th and I took pills on the 12th. My period came on the 12th and stop few hours after taking the pill. On the 14th I started menstruating again but it was droppings bit by bit and the droppings lasted for 4days. On the 4th day I had unprotected sex and didn’t tak pill bcos I thought I am save since I just finish mensturating that I won’t be pregnant but the story has changed. I have missed my period the 1st day, it was suppose to start to today but no sign. I am so nervous. Is there a possibility of me being pregnant?
Hi,
not to affraid you but I already myself got pregnant while having intercourse at the end of my period. Life is always finding its way… If you are late, test yourself, this is the only way to have a clear answer.
Good luck.
I seen my period on February 11 it normal last for 5 days and it’s a 26 days cycle. my period haven’t started yet. and I been feeling very hungry,dizzy, nauseous. and gain a lot of weight. when I wake up in the morning I feel very sick. I took a pregnancy test but took it at night.
I am having the same issue. I had my period on Feb 14th and haven’t seen it since. I’m hungry, dizzy, nauseous, and had spells of vomiting about a month ago but only when I drank my coffee. I’ve been told by multiple doctors that I can not have children so I am trying not to get my hopes up but I have no clue what to do.
Hi ,
life is often finding it’s way at the most unexpected moment, test yourself ! maybe you have a little miracle on the way !
Good luck !
My last period is Jan 10 and i was expecting it on feb 7 but no signs of my period yet. i was worried because I had sex last dec 26, 9 days after my last mens
My last period was January 11th for 5 days and my cycle is irregular from 24-37 days. I was supposed to be fertile around Feb. 2nd and my next period should have came on Feb. 17th, but I had sex Feb. 12 – 22 with my fiance and til today still no period yet. When should I check? Were my ovulation days off?
Hi, for irregular cycle it is still not too difficult to track your fertile window. The first day of your period is the day 1 of your cycle. Your fertile window as you have a long cycle sometime, to be really sure to get it. Will be from day 9 to 19. Have intercourse only one day on 2 to allow more mature spermatozoids to be released.
Good luck
HI,
Its been 39 days since my last period and I’m getting impatient and worried, although i have been getting minor cramps here and there, but nothing has happened. Ive had 2 losses so this is a really big deal for me. Normally i don’t wait this long for my menstruation to begin. I haven’t even spoken to my partner about it, but he is aware that i haven’t started yet. So my curiosity is, has anyone went through this and started after 40 days (that’s just my wishful thinking) ?
Hi ,
some irregular women can skip entire cycles or getting in their periods only 3 to 6 times a year … if you are indeed known as regular, then test yourself. If you have an irregular cycle and want to stop worrying about being late , you can always discuss the issue with your physician, a birth control pill will set you on a regular schedule.
Good luck
to help you conceive consider the first day of your period as day 1 of your cycle your fertile window for an irregular cycle will be between day 10 to 17, during this window, have intimacy only one day on two … not more. That will allow more mature spermatozoides to be ready, as they live 72 hours in the womb, there will be always some ready to fertilize the egg when released.
good luck
it’s okay , I’ve been trying for 9 months now. don’t stress out go on websites and calculate your ovulation . it’s best to have sex on your fertile days because if you have sex on our ovulation your egg is only alive for 24 hours.
Pls I am confused, my period came out on the 15th of Feb 2014 which do last fr 7days and it’s supposed to come out again on the 15th of march but came out on 13th march and ends on the 19th, pls when is likely to be my ovulation period within this range bcos am very comfused I do not know my ovulation time. it bothers me alot bcos two good times now I tried to get pregnant but I keep seeing my period. pls help me bcos am disturbed. thanks