no period-test negative-what's goin on?

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Registered: 07-08-2004
no period-test negative-what's goin on?
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Wed, 07-14-2004 - 9:03pm
Hi ... I am really confused .. my period hasn't been irregular for the last six months ... I just became sexually active a few weeks ago .. we used protection and were as careful as can be (I know nothing is fool proof though!) .. anyways .. my period is about a week or so late .. so I took a HPT and it came out negative. I am going to take the test again in a week if AF is still not here .. but I'm confused .. in this past month, I've travelled, been stressed, exercised more, not getting proper sleep .. are these reasons that can prevent my period from coming? It's making me even more frusterated cause I am waiting for my period to come so I can get back on BC ... what is going on? I'm not so much stressed about being pregnant at this point (as I was last week .. the test eased that a little bit) but I just want my period to get here! Any thoughts? Thanks .. this board is excellent!

Lynne

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 10:39pm
Hi Lynne, welcome!

If you are cycling naturally a good many things can throw you off schedule. Stress, illness, different work schedule etc. can all delay ovulation which in turn will delay your period. And, remembering back to my first sexual encounters they can be pretty stressful! Lol! If you were careful using condoms then I think you are probably ok. If you came up neg. on a test after being more than a week late that is a pretty good indication that you have nothing to worry about. If AF still doesn’t show in a week you could test again just for peace of mind. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 07-08-2004
Thu, 07-15-2004 - 1:14am
Hello all! Of course the day I decide to take a HPT and it's negative .. I get my period that night! Whew! Let me tell you .. this is the first time I've been excited to get my usual cramps from hell! Now I can get back on my BC and not have to worry as much using two methods of making sure I don't get pregnant. This was a little wake up call to let me know that as ready for sex as I am .. I want to be extra prepared. Thanks so much for the advice and support .. this board really is amazing! Have a good night!

Lynne