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Another "Pregnant? or just Stress-induced missed period?" question

By March 30, 2009 - 8:05pm
 
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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!

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Been teying for years to get pregnant and my period which always on schedule was late 3 days this month and now im experiencing some bleeding and cramping im hoping this mean pregnancy and not somethig else.

July 29, 2014 - 6:06am
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Anonymous

My period was 3 days late now im experiencing cramping and some bleeding could I still be pregnant..im hoping that I am!!

July 29, 2014 - 6:02am
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Anonymous

hi, my period is 8 days late and I did not have sex but my boyfriend has rubbed his penis on my underwear before. Also we have showered together but his penis did not enter my vagina. Could I be pregnaunt ? Or am I too stressed causing my period to be late?

July 24, 2014 - 6:48pm
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Anonymous

Hi Maryann,

Thanks for your reply.

So basically your saying it is not possible even if I accidentally touched the stains inside my underwear or touched my penis when inside the comfort room considering that I masturbated 3 hours earlier? I am afraid that it is precum produced when we were kissing fully clothed. Is there viable sperm there?

Is there a risk of pregnancy?

Also, she experienced a metallic taste in her mouth last July 3. Could there be any connection to this?

Her period is not yet here and I hope it comes today. :(

July 11, 2014 - 4:29pm
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Anonymous

Hi,

I’m 23 and my girlfriend just turned 21 last July 3. I want to make it clear that WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN SEX WITH PENETRATION. WE ONLY DO ORAL AND FINGERING.

Her last two periods are:

April 28 or 29 to May 4
May 31 to June 5 or 6

If we follow the regular 28 day cycle she should have gotten her period last July 3 so it is 7 days late if it does not come today.

Last June 7, I masturbated at my house but cleaned up and took a shower after. After about 3 hours I met with my girlfriend. We engaged in oral and fingering. Whenever we do this, we make sure that we are not naked at the same time and we take turns.

Before fingering her I went to the bathroom and noticed stains inside my underwear. Can there be alive sperm if I touched the stain in my underwear or even my penis considering that I masturbated earlier? I really can't remember but I think I washed my hands after. But what if I was not able to wash my hands? Is there a pregnancy risk here?

I fingered her and did oral to her. She was wearing nothing while I’m wearing my boxer briefs and my cargo shorts. I was able to make her orgasm. After which, she went to the comfort room to urinate and to clean up with the soap I used earlier. I also washed my hands after this.

Then she did me. This time I was wearing nothing and she was wearing jeans and panties. She did hand jobs and blowjobs. I came in her mouth and she directly went to the comfort room sink to spit my semen and gargled several times with water only. She also washed her hands about a number of times with soap. Is this enough to wash away the sperm?

I also washed up after this then we get dressed.

Also, it was the first time in 1 or 2 months that we were able to do this because of our busy schedule. She said that she was kind of stressed at work lately and attributes that to her late period.

Since last week she could feel that her period is coming. She has her usual PMS like Acne, Cravings, etc. There is this one day, I think it's June 28, that she thought her period came but only saw I think white discharge. Does this mean that she was only ovulating by then?

Is there any cause for pregnancy with the situation above? I will really appreciate your answer.

Thanks.

July 9, 2014 - 3:40pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

With all that you mentioned, there is no risk of pregnancy. Your girlfriend has been under stress at work and this is most likely contributing to delay in the start of her period.

Please try to relax.

Regards,
Maryann

July 9, 2014 - 4:55pm
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Anonymous

hi i have a question! my periods are regular but i thought that my LP was short i was trying for a baby i read some info about vitex herb i was taking it but i weened off it in april and my period came the 20th of may as per usual now i have been going though a bit of stress since the 9th of June and now my period havent shown up as yet could it be the vitex i stop taking in april or stress that causing the delay in my AF or could i be pregnant!

June 23, 2014 - 10:49am
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Anonymous

My girlfriend has been extremely stressed due to me leaving for basic training in two weeks, we don't have regular sex, February of 2014, then may 25th, on the 25th I was barely able to push in because it hurt her, I did not cum, and the condom didn't break so no Precum got in her, her period was due on the 19th of June, it's now the 22nd and no blood or spotting, she has been cramping like normal, normal mood swings, but no bleeding, we are both very stressed out and this isn't helping, please help.

June 21, 2014 - 10:38pm
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Anonymous

Hi, I just went through the same thing this last 4 days! So last month I got my AF 4 days early?? I thought it was because of sex with my fiance triggered it to come early! Then this month it came 5 days late? Compared to April at least? I did get my AF it would have been around the same day as I should have gotten it last month! Honestly I just wanted to share this with you guys! It's a weird thing and I have no idea why it happened. .. probably because I started a new diet and running a lot this last month plus the season has changed! And then worrying about it always makes it come later! I sometimes ask God why he made me a girl?? Ha! But hey don't stress and if this is something you want then don't stress! It just makes it worse!!

May 26, 2014 - 10:22am

Same thing is happening with me. My last period was on April 23. And was due friday May 23. It is now May 25 and i still havent got my period. I have experienced light cramping here and there, i was bloated a couple days ago. I have no pregnancy sym. And was very stressed out the passed week with finals at school, as i ghad to ace them all in order to pass with straight A's. My boyfriend and I always use protection and dont have sex regularly. We always check that it isnt broke and havent had one break yet. I am very stresses thinking i may be with child, as i am not ready at this time. I have also started with new vitamins this past month on hair,skin, amd nails. What coukd be happening.? I meed help!

May 25, 2014 - 2:25pm
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