What are the odds? I'm stressed!

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Registered: 07-08-2004
What are the odds? I'm stressed!
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Thu, 07-08-2004 - 2:14pm
Hi .. I just had a quick question ... I had sex for the first time about 1.5 - 2 weeks ago .. we had sex twice and used condoms both times making sure they were on properly and when he pulled out, he double checked for holes, etc. everything was good. So, I'm suppose to get my period anyday now .. it's not officially late .. some months are different than others .. but now I'm beginning to make myself paranoid like it's not going to come. Does stress over something like this make a period come later? Thanks.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-04-2004
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 2:16pm
if you are stressing it can make you be late. i'm also irregglar so i've had many scares. you could take a pg test if it would make yourself feel better.
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Registered: 03-31-2004
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 2:48pm
Stress definitely can make your period late or missed. I had a similar situation the when I first started having sex - we were very careful but I was 16 days late!!! after flipping out and spending $40 on multiple pregnancy tests, I blabbed to a friend of mine who is a nurse, She told me that when you start having sex your body produces more hormones which can change you cycle. I say take a test to settle your mind (and take it first thing in the morning so you'll know it will be accurate). But if you used condoms correctly then you're probably ok.

Best of luck, I'm crossing my fingers for your negative result!

~Laura
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Registered: 07-08-2004
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 3:26pm
Thanks so much for your replies! I appreciate it! I think I'm stressing way too much about it .. which isn't making things any better .. I am going to take a test this weekend if it doesn't come .. which I hope it does!! It's funny because I've had all the PMS signs of my period .. but it's not here .. thanks again for writing me back .. have a great day!
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Registered: 05-21-2004
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 3:26pm
YES! Stress can totally make you late- and isn't that a big kick in the pants...the longer it takes for it to come, the more stressed you are, the longer it will take to get here...VICIOUS cycle!

i posted something similar earlier today- i was a few days late and consumed with stress about it (which NATURALLY made it later!!) but THANK GOODNESS, it just came a little bit ago!! woo hoo! i'm sure you are fine- being cautious with the condoms and all....

but REALLY try to not obsess over it and why not take an HPT just to set your mind at ease!!

Good luck!

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