Another "Pregnant? or just Stress-induced missed period?" question
The start of my most recent period was on Feb 26 - projected ovulation date being March 14, projected next period March 28 (via MyMonthlyCycles, where I have been keeping track of my period for 1 year). Average cycle - 30 days.
We had protected intercourse on March 3 and 24. The condom didn't break; slipped down maybe an inch but we pushed it right back up.
Now my period is 3 or 4 days late (depending if you count the 28th), with no usual signs of cramping etc that I normally get. Took two HPT's and both came out negative. Discharge looks normal, no tenderness of breasts or anything. I have had a little bit of an upset stomach but I think I may just be getting sick - I am under quite a bit of stress.
I know it's unlikely that I am pregnant, but I am paranoid since I can't afford to have a child right now. I have heard that stress really can throw off a regular period (I have been regular for 8 years now), but I have a hard time believing it since I am so paranoid... help? I don't know what's wrong with me!
Have a GYNO appt coming up in a month, but I'm the type of person who likes to know without going to the doc! It sure would be nice if my period would come!
Add A New Comment Report Abuse
Add A New Comment133 Comments
Let me add to, that i was her first sexual partner for about almost a year. Would her hormones be all out of wack now that she is having sex again?
Just from what you originally wrote, I would think that the stresses she's under have her hormones out of balance. Has she done a home pregnancy test?
Was she very close to her grandmother?
not yet, we are going to wait until Sunday, thats when it will be 5 days late. Im just freaking out about it.
And yes her and her grandmother are pretty close
Well, don't freak out about it. You and your girlfriend need to discuss your options, should she be pregnant. You have to be willing to take responsibility for your actions, if you want to play the game.
Meanwhile, there's little you can do until you get a definitive answer, and that will be as a result of a test. She should also see her gynecologist ASAP. 5 days late would not be too terribly unusual, under her stressed circumstances. 1 month late would be cause for concern.
So sorry about her grandmother. I was close to mine, too.