A blood pregnancy test, which is more accurate than a urine test, would be one way of determining whether or not you are pregnant. During pregnancy, the cells which form the placenta produce a hormone hCG. Levels are detected in blood about 11 days following conception and in urine about 12 to 14 days after conception.
Excessive cortisol levels can also cause a late period. When you are under a lot of stress, your body produces higher levels of cortisol, a "stress" hormone.
Excessive exercising, weight gain or weight loss, illness and eating disorders can cause irregular menstrual cycles and a missed period.
Since you have had unprotected sex, if you do not get your period this month, you may want to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
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Hello Claire91,
A blood pregnancy test, which is more accurate than a urine test, would be one way of determining whether or not you are pregnant. During pregnancy, the cells which form the placenta produce a hormone hCG. Levels are detected in blood about 11 days following conception and in urine about 12 to 14 days after conception.
Excessive cortisol levels can also cause a late period. When you are under a lot of stress, your body produces higher levels of cortisol, a "stress" hormone.
Excessive exercising, weight gain or weight loss, illness and eating disorders can cause irregular menstrual cycles and a missed period.
Since you have had unprotected sex, if you do not get your period this month, you may want to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Maryann
March 6, 2013 - 6:16pmThis Comment
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