Twiglet,
Since your cycles are usually longer than average, I can understand your worry about being this late. Home pregnancy tests are very accurate at detecting the pregnancy hormones once you have missed your period, so the most likely answer is that something else may be going on with your cycle this month. It could be "nothing", just a strange cycle...it really does happen!
We would advise you to call your doctor, since your cycle is now 41 days with a negative pregnancy test (and you practice safer sex..good for you!). No birth control method is 100% effective, but again, the home pregnancy tests are 99% effective at detecting "pregnancy hormones" when you are late. Women's cycles really can be late for no apparent reason, but it is best to rule out any medical reason with a visit to your doctor's office.
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Twiglet,
Since your cycles are usually longer than average, I can understand your worry about being this late. Home pregnancy tests are very accurate at detecting the pregnancy hormones once you have missed your period, so the most likely answer is that something else may be going on with your cycle this month. It could be "nothing", just a strange cycle...it really does happen!
We would advise you to call your doctor, since your cycle is now 41 days with a negative pregnancy test (and you practice safer sex..good for you!). No birth control method is 100% effective, but again, the home pregnancy tests are 99% effective at detecting "pregnancy hormones" when you are late. Women's cycles really can be late for no apparent reason, but it is best to rule out any medical reason with a visit to your doctor's office.
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August 30, 2009 - 7:13pmThis Comment
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