I have missed my period by 9 days. Am I pregnant?!
Question: I have taken 6 over the counter pregnancy tests ( EPT and 1st Response). I also did a blood test with my doctor. All tests came back negative. I still have not gotten my period? I'm very very worried
Answers: I have taken 6 over the counter pregnancy tests ( EPT and 1st Response). I also did a blood test with my doctor. All tests came back negative. I still have not gotten my period? I'm very very worried
You may be taking these tests too early. Pregnancy 101:
On Day 14 of a 28-day cycle, the ovary releases an egg (ovulation). The egg travels to the fallopian tube http://z.about.com/d/p/440/e/f/10339.jpg... where if it is not fertilized in 24 hours it dies. If it is fertilized, it travels to the uterus and implants if the uterine lining is viable (able to support pregnancy). The journey from tube to uterus takes 3-5 days.
After implantation, the body will begin excreting HCG (the "pregnancy hormone") into the urine, detectable about 12 days after a missed period. Some women don't excrete enough HCG to be detectable and must have a serum (blood) HCG test such as you had.
HCG is detectable in the blood about 2 weeks after conception (fertilization). You may be right at the edge of those 2 weeks and therefore aren't testing positive if you are pregnant.
Some other thoughts regarding missed periods and their causes:
1. Pregnancy.
2. Recent miscarriage or abortion.
3. Loss/gain of 10+ pounds. Affects hormones.
4. Recently-begun exercise program. Affects hormones.
5. Illness. From common colds to ovarian cysts to adrenal disorders, these can affect hormones.
6. Medications. Especially birth control medications.
7. STDs.
8. Stress. Even everyday stress can affect those adrenals, which then affect your hormones.
9. Age. Some girls take up to 3 years after menarche (first period) to become regular.
You don't mention whether you had unprotected sex and when; unprotected sex just before or during ovulation poses the greatest pregnancy risk.
You may want to read the following for more ideas about what can delay periods other than pegnancy:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/amenorrhe...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/amenorr...
I understand that you are worried and I commend you on wanting to know as early as possible if you are pregnant. You may want to wait another 7 days (I know, it's difficult) and repeat your urine or blood tests.
In response to your questions.... Yes I did have sex at a bad time. The person I was with was supposed to have had worn a condom.... I think he did but I am unsure.... I know this sounds dumb... I am not super experienced and did not check to make surfe it was on, it was dark.... Report It
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