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My Period Is 5 Days Late with Nausea & Headaches

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Sherry (age 24) writes, “My period is 5 days late at this point Ive been having lower back ache not constantly but off and on for about two weeks, I’m not on any form of birth control I hate to admit, but the only “form” of birth control is withdrawal. I do have nausea but it is not uncommon for me since i usually get that a week before my period but no period and still nausea and been having headaches like crazy for about the past two weeks”

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Hey Sherry,

Have you ever been pregnant before? How frequently have you had sex over the past month or so? Did your boyfriend indicate not withdrawing in time? Have you ever experienced an irregular menstrual cycle in the past?

Best,
Justin

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  1. Christina says

    April 23, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Can someone tell me how soon after you miss a period you should take a pregnancy test. Mine is 5 days late and i have tested 3 times and they have all been negative. Am i testing too early?? My period normally comes like clockwork as i am on the pill.. but theres no sign of it yet!! I have never missed a period ever since i started taking the pill and i have been on it for about 10 years!! So when is the best time to take a test?? Cos i gotta restart the pill in 2 days ( this is my 7 day break).

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    • Stephanie smith says

      March 1, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      Hi there I’m just wondering how you went as I am experiencing the same thing. I have been on the pill for 10 years and have never missed a period ever. All of a sudden last week I don’t get my period. I took a pregnancy test and it wAs negative. I don’t even kno if you will get this as you posted 6 months ago. But I would love to know whether you were pregnant or not. Thanks.

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      • angie says

        March 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm

        Hi, I am exactly the same. I’m 26 and have been on the pill for ten years straight. I have never been late even by a day and now i’m 14 days late. I’ve been feeling so sickly for ages, bloated and since realising i am late i have had cramping in my lower abdomen everyday on and off. I took a test last week and had a docs test which both came back neg. By my records I last had sex with my partner two weeks ago so I don’t know if it was too early to test. I’ve demanded the doctor to send me for a scan as I’m worried if i’m not pregnant could it be something else like an ectopic pregnancy or cysts on the ovaries. (i really shouldnt go on the internet googling my symtoms lol) but something is not right, i feel awful and it is very unusual to miss my withdrawal bleed.

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  2. Kristi says

    May 12, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I’m 26, my period is 8 days late, my nipples are tender, my lower back hurts from time to time, I have been getting white discharge,a little nauscious, my lower abdomen hurts after sex, had some slight cramping, and very mild quick head aches, am I pregnant? Or, is my body going through a cycle change? Now I just started again in December after having an iud for 2 years!

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    • Christina says

      March 2, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Hi Kristi,
      I was wondering how everything turned out after this post
      I’m almost having the same symptoms as you were. But no headaches.. and I’m 5 days late. I was going to get a HPT to see if I was prego.. but I thought I would ask ya how things went for you.

      Reply
  3. stephanie says

    May 24, 2011 at 2:20 am

    my periods have beeb regular for the past year. but my period this month is 4 days late. my breast are sore, i feel sick morning and night, i am tired all of the time and i am also having some cramping in my lower abdomen. me and my husband have been trying to have another baby for the past 4 years but we have given up this last year. due to the doctor telling us that my husband that he only has a one and ten chance of haveing more children. due to chemo for testicular cancer. i’m trying not to get my hopes up that is why i haven’t taken a test but after everything that has happened could i finally be pregnant? please tell what u think

    Reply
  4. rosie says

    May 24, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Hi im 6 days late and feeling sick but not being
    Sick. Also headaches and cramping.. Could I
    Be prey?? Im 20.

    Reply
  5. Rekha says

    July 17, 2011 at 7:14 am

    I am 24 My last periods date was 11 june now it is 17 july my monthly cycle is for 24 days normaly at this point Ive been having lower back ache not constantly but off and on for about two weeks, Im not on any form of birth control I hate to admit but the only “form” of birth control is withdrawl. I do have nausea but it is not uncommon for me since.

    Reply
    • Hannah says

      July 17, 2011 at 5:38 pm

      I would definitely recommend taking a urine home pregnancy test (if you haven’t already). Once you have the results, please let us know.

      Reply
  6. Erin says

    July 29, 2011 at 5:07 am

    Hi, I’m an athlete (i’m a cheerleader) and I haven’t had my period for 4 months. I’m really starting to worry, I know I can’t be pregnant because I’m a virgin. But, I have pregnancy symptoms; like fatigue, strange dreams, breast sore, and back pain. I can’t tell my mom because she’ll assume I’m having sex, but I’m worried. If anyone has any idea why this is, please help me.

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    • Jonie says

      August 5, 2011 at 11:43 am

      Some times it happens where if you dont have sex your period backs up majorly and maybe because your worried about being pregnant your body is trying to trick you in to thinking you are. It happens to me all the time

      Reply
  7. Gwen says

    August 5, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    I had sex a little over a month ago, and now my periods late. Normally, I wouldn’t be too worried, but i’ve been feeling sick and crappy for the last couple days. This isn’t like me, and i’m just feeling off in general.
    Please tell me there’s a chance it could be something else – i’m only 16. I don’t wanna end up on mtv. :p

    Reply
    • maria says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:03 pm

      Thin stop having sex

      Reply
  8. summer says

    August 6, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    been getting a lot of headaches and side pains and cramping…been spotting for 2 days but its like very faint..its barely there. my period is suppose to come in 5 days..I have been getting upset stomach too. my ovulating days were the 23 -27, my fiance and me tried every night..but i have had problems getting pregnant since i was 18..so idk. just want to know what some reasons why i am getting these feelings. Not to mention i laid down on my side and my stomach felt weird, kinda like bubbles inside…idk why or whats going on. please help me.

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  9. Summer says

    August 6, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    Hi my name is summer, i am 22 years old. My period is suppose to come in 5 days. i have been spotting for 2 days, but it is like very faint. I have been getting a lot of headaches and been getting sick. I have been under a lot of stress. So i know it could be that to.. but i was laying on my side and felt like bubles in my stomach. it was a really weird feeling. I have never been pregnant so idk…I also have been having side pains and like cramping but nothing happens.. I just want to know what it could be and what i should do..or need advice and comments.
    Thanks,
    Summer

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  10. Dequashia says

    August 7, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    My name is dequashia i am 19 me and my boyfriend have been trying for a baby for 9 months now and my last period was june 20 its now aug07 and i will be 20 days late tomorrow took a test when i was 11 days late but still no period been having bad stomach pain sleeping alot and crying alot over lil stuff like i was when i got pregnant in 06

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  11. Kylie Shaw says

    August 13, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Hi Everyone,
    I am on the pill,and on my 7 day break i am ALWAYS regular with my periods! This is how i know something is wrong. My 7 day break started last Saturday,were i should of had my bleed,but did not come on. 2 days later, the following Monday i thought it was coming but unfortunatley this was just a very very light bleed (pinkish in colour,then red) but still light as ever. I have never had this before. Tuesday it went back to light pinkish colour only when i wiped. This lasted for about 3 days then stopped. It is now a week later and i have still not had my normal period :/. The symptoms i have been having are as follows… Nausea (been sick just the once one evening) cramping (nothing like when i have my period as this is far worse then what i have been having) tired all the time,in work i get tired around mid afternoon were i struggle to keep my eyes open,to the point were im nodding off,my back is in agony,this goes and comes at times. Headaches. ( refering back to before my period i had a milky discharge (sorry for tmi) which was a lot more than usual,this had a mild smell but not a foul smell. No burning or itchy sensation) I have started to eat a lot more than usual,im not a big eater as i like to stay in shape, i was at 7 stone now im 8 stone (over the past 2 weeks this is how much i have gained) I am a smoker and i do like my coffee but it has got to the point were my cigarettes have started tasting funny,and coffee makes me feel sick! I have taken a pregnancy test but this came back negative!!!! Is it possible i could be pregnant? Someone who has any information would be a great help.
    Much love xxx

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  12. Catherine says

    September 20, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    My period is 13 days late.My breasts are a bit sore. And at times, i do have headaches and nausea. I had 2 urine home pregnancy tests. Both showed negative. I am worried sick. I don’t know what is wrong with me. It is uncommon for me to have my period this late. Usually it is 1-3 days, before and after my last menstrual date. But this time, it’s been 13 days and i’m confused and very worried. My age is 22. What should i do?

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    • Hannah says

      September 20, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      Have you been having sex frequently? Are you on any type of regular birth control? Was a condom used when you were having sex?

      Reply
      • Catherine says

        September 21, 2011 at 1:14 am

        On two occasions, he was inside me. But he was wearing a condom on both the times and he was inside me only for a couple of mins. We’ve been doing a lot of heavy petting with each other. I’m afraid there was a transfer of body fluids, sperms and such. And no i’m not on any type of birth control.

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    • Christy says

      October 9, 2011 at 2:05 am

      My last Depo was on May 27.. I was due for another Depo shot no later than Aug 30. I never took my Depo and me and my husband had intercourse. I was expecting my period on Sept. 24. It is now Oct. 8 and still no period. I’ve had period like cramps for the last 9 days.. And just two days ago started to have headaches, but no other symptoms. I’ve takesn 4 hpt and all negative. What is going on with me? I’m so confused?

      Reply
  13. Hannah says

    September 21, 2011 at 7:13 am

    When did you take the last home pregnancy test? If you’ve taken one very recently and it was negative, and you’re certain you carefully followed the directions on it, then it may just be nerves which are to blame for your currently delayed or skipped period.

    You say there was a transfer of semen, but do you think any got into your vagina outside the condom or did the condom keep all the semen contained?

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    • Catherine says

      September 21, 2011 at 9:59 am

      The last pregnancy test i did was 2 days back.And yeah i did carefully followed the directions on it.
      I am not sure about the transfer of semen. I just think that there might have been a transfer of semen. And on both occasions, the condom did kept all the semen. I do remember that clearly.
      Just now, i felt like vomiting after i got out from a cab. A few years back, i started to have motion sickness whenever i travel by any vehicle, such as the car,bus or any other transport, except the subway.It might have caused by motion sickness but i can’t be sure. I’ve been through this once before,almost the same symptoms. I’m worried sick. When do you think i should do another pregnancy test? and thanks for your reply. I really do appreciate it.

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        September 21, 2011 at 11:00 am

        Most likely, you are not pregnant; however, by taking yet another HPT in a week (assuming your period still hasn’t come) should pretty much assure you of that. By that time, if you were pregnant, the level of hCG should definitely be high enough to be picked up by the urine pregnancy test.

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        • Catherine says

          September 21, 2011 at 11:24 am

          I hope i am not pregnant. Ok I’ll do that next week and let you know. Thank you so much,Hannah :)

          Reply
          • Catherine says

            September 28, 2011 at 10:17 pm

            I’ve had another home test but nope i’m not pregnant. But I’ve still yet to menstruate :( and my breasts are still swollen. what could be the problem?

            Reply
  14. Terry says

    October 3, 2011 at 10:25 am

    hi, i use to have my period for 4 days max, but i change when timing when the summer begin and now i have it for 6 days. i reasonly had headaches and get nausea. can someone help?

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  15. samantha says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Girl Girls Girls, of course when you have unprotected sex there is a chance that you can get or be pregnant, the only way that you will know is by doing a test, how will Hannah know whats up in your body, please….

    then ladies having problems on the depo i had my fair share missed my periods for 2 years because of it, recently started taking triphasil and woop a month later the lady and her red van was there, I’m still on the triphasel as i want to get pregnant next year and hope that my cycle will be ok by then

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  16. Angie says

    October 21, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    I am 4 days late and I am only irregular when I stress! I ovulated from the 2-5 of oct. And 8 days later I had mild cramps to the right of my ovaries and the next day to the left side of my ovaries! I have headaches several days straight and nausea off on on and right before my period is suppose to come on my lower back hurts! I have notice the 8 day after ovulation I urine frequently! I’m very confuse help me please!

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  17. Denisa says

    October 22, 2011 at 7:36 am

    I been on the depo for a month now and I haven’t bleed since I been on it I’m now two day late and I been have painful cramps sore breast dizziness shaking and nausea I tryed to have a drink with my friend and it mad me sick and my stomach started hurting I couldn’t stand up cause I was so dizziness and hot can someone please help me….

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  18. Tabitha says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Hello,
    I am 16 years old. I had sex a week ago, we used a condom and we thought it broke so i took the morning after pill. My period is now 5 days late and I am very worried about what it could be. I have bad back pain and bad migranes. Please help me.
    Thanks

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    • montana says

      February 22, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      I don’t have migraines but do your back pains feel like a sharp pain and have you had tummy pains yet oh by the way I’m 16 to

      Reply
  19. Tabitha says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:22 am

    I am also on sesonique. I have been due for my period and its not comming

    Reply
  20. brittany says

    October 30, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    i recently found out when.i.had unprotected sex.i was was.very fertile i used my period calender in i was suppose to start oct 29 its the 30th an i still havent started it.could be stress.or i.really could be pregnant i felt dizzy all day today i dont if thats.me.stnding.up to fast and.ive been kinda tired.the last 3 days i had sex 0ct 14 am on the 26 i had a white mikly dischargecan anyone help me

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  21. Stacy says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I’m Worried I Been Having Headaches , Dizziness , Cramps but missed period . Nausia when I’m dizzy . And I get hungry alot . I don’t know weather I’m stressed . We had protected sex with condoms . So I don’t think I’m pregnat it dint rip at all.
    What can I do ?

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  22. chelsea says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    i am 22 yrs old, i am 6 days late, me and my husband are trying to have children, i have swollen tender breasts, swollen lower abdomen, fatigue to the max, i gag and vomit after a strong smell or certain foods, i am moody can cry at the drop of a hat for no reason and i am not sure what is going on,i have not taken a home pregnancy test for fear of let down i guess im just waiting to see when and if my cycle starts, i do have a drs appointment whithin the next week, can you give me any answers?

    Reply
  23. lc123 says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:46 am

    I got the mirena put in, in 2008 after i had my son i can no longer feel my strings i often feel like i have to pee alot,feel bloated and tired all the time.My stomach hurts when i bend over to pick something up so i squat,my stomach feels crampy and i feel uncomfortable laying on my stomach n side, i also feel constipated can i be pregnant?

    Reply
  24. Manda says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    HI my name is Manda, and my period is just over two weeks late, my menstral cycle goes for 28 days, and my last period was the 4th of october which would have made me due on the 31st of october, yet i have had no sign of my period arriving. I have so many signs of pregnancy, i have gained weight and my stomach looks like i have swallowed a basketball.I have nausea, am extremely tired and very very emotional along with very sore breasts have taken three home pregnancy tests, the first was the day my period was due and two more since then in the first week they where late. i have seen my local gp who said she would guess i was pregnant, i have had three blood tests both coming back negative, which i have looked into and apparnelty it can happen to alot of people. I was pregnant last year, i took 3 tests a day for 7 weeks before getting a positive answer please help !!!! I am sexually active, not only any sort of contreception and we DO NOT use the pull out method. Please help me :)

    Reply
  25. montana says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Ok Im sixteen and so is my boyfriend and we had sex about two weeks ago with protection now my period is either two or three days late an I know I shouldn’t freak out but i have lower stomach and back pain it hurts so bad I can’t sleep.on Tuesday I took a pregencey test and it said not pregent but I have all this pain and I’ve been peeing a lot I haven’t been able to eat and i am diabetic so i though maybe that’s why my period was off cause my blood sugar been high the past few days will some one please help me should I take another test in a few days

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  26. Brittany says

    February 23, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Hi my name is Brittany and i am 20years old… im 5 days late on my period and finding that my breasts are swollen and tender and i get like 2 minute headachea throughout my day… ill get minor side cramps that dont feel like it normally would if i were getting my period. Me and my husband are trying… he has one three year old that i consider myself a mother too. If anyone could give me advice o. all this i would really appreciate it. Oh i get white/kinda clear discharge and i feel sick when i wake up and when i eat or smell certain foods… Anyways could use some advice… please and thank you…

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  27. Amber says

    March 12, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Hi, im 17. I’ve been taking Loestrin 24 for about 3-4 months. I stopped about a month ago. I’ve been feeling sick every morning, mild cramps, headaches and vomitting. But no period, is this just normal withdrawl from the pill or could i be pregnant?

    Reply
  28. sam says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    my fiance is 3 days late shes had sickness headaches lower back pains tiredness and her moods changed n shes hungry n see through discharge all tests have come back negative help???

    Reply
  29. kadian says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    im worried as hell i was a virgin a year ago nd had my virginity took i had pain in ma belly nd thought i was pregnant till i stated seeing my period now recently i had sex it was 1 since i havent we used protection nd i saw my period one week after but my belly is cramping now and then nd i feel like i wanna vomit nd i burp frequently do u think im pregnant?help please

    Reply
  30. Maira Khan says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Hi !!
    i AM 5 days late on my period with severe back pain and bloatedness..
    am i pregnant ?

    Reply
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