The first two pregnancy tests don't really count -- you did them way too early to be able to tell anything. So the real situation is that you did one pregnancy test when you were five days late, and it showed up as negative.
This can be two things: One, you are pregnant and you don't yet have enough HCG (the pregnancy hormone) in your urine for the test to detect it; or two, you're just late with your period.
Even in women who have regular periods, it isn't at all uncommon to go late a few days every once in a while. Have there been any other changes in your life this month? Changes in diet, in medication, in your stress level or in your level of activity? Weight loss or gain? Extra pressure at school?
All of those things can affect our cycles sometimes, especially anxiety or worry.
Wait a few more days, and if your period doesn't come, try another HPT. If that is negative again, I would wait still a few more days, and if your period still doesn't start, see your doctor for a blood test. That will tell you for sure.
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Anon,
The first two pregnancy tests don't really count -- you did them way too early to be able to tell anything. So the real situation is that you did one pregnancy test when you were five days late, and it showed up as negative.
This can be two things: One, you are pregnant and you don't yet have enough HCG (the pregnancy hormone) in your urine for the test to detect it; or two, you're just late with your period.
Even in women who have regular periods, it isn't at all uncommon to go late a few days every once in a while. Have there been any other changes in your life this month? Changes in diet, in medication, in your stress level or in your level of activity? Weight loss or gain? Extra pressure at school?
All of those things can affect our cycles sometimes, especially anxiety or worry.
Wait a few more days, and if your period doesn't come, try another HPT. If that is negative again, I would wait still a few more days, and if your period still doesn't start, see your doctor for a blood test. That will tell you for sure.
All the best, and please come back and update us!
November 12, 2009 - 9:23amThis Comment
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