About 2 weeks before my period was about to start I started feeling a little sick to my stomach. Nothing too strong, but upset. My period was supposed to start 4 days ago. I took an Ept test yesterday and it was negative. I feel really light cramping, bloated and tender breasts. My husband and I have been trying to have a child for 2 years, so every month has been so disappointing. Is there a reason why my period is late? If I’m not pregnant, is there a possiblity something is wrong?
Thanks,
Melissa
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for your question. Without knowing all your circumstances, it’s difficult to know for sure what is taking place; but, then again, the purpose of this website is never to “diagnose” but rather to provide helpful informative information & to encourage readers to see their personal health professionals for any “official diagnosis.”
Having said all that legal jargon, here goes: Your symptoms that you stated sound like you are pregnant, but I’d be careful about really getting my hopes up too high, if I were you. Bloated & tender breasts, light stomach nausea and a missed period are typical indicators that someone is pregnant. Keep in mind that home urine based pregnancy test kits increase in their accuracy when you are at least a week (or more) past the time your period should have begun. The “pregnancy hormone” (hcg) increases in the weeks during your first trimester. You can read more about early pregnancy symptoms and about home urine pregnancy test kits (the articles are found near the bottom of both pages).
Now, having said all the hopefully, positive things above, let’s cover some of the other facts of life:
- The same symptoms that you might experience which can indicate that you are pregnant can also be experienced by those who are not pregnant and may indicate health issues which a professional medical physician would need to diagnose.
- Home urine based pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate. I would definitely recommend you take another one. Better yet, schedule an appointment with your physician (if you still haven’t had your period) and have a lab quality pregnancy test there.
- Periods can be late for a number of reasons. Stress is a big cause, as is sickness, poor diet or a major change in diet. Even changing your exercise routine can cause your monthly cycle to go out of whack. Now, a missed period is always one of the first indicators that someone is pregnant, but just keep in mind that it’s not a 100% for sure thing that you really are pregnant.
Best of luck to you & your husband, Melissa.
Hannah
I am 38 and have been tracking my cycle religiously for 6 months. It has been a 24 to 25 day cycle. My period is 4 days late as of today and I have swollen, tender breasts, fatigue, frequent urination, and some light cramping. I have taken a few pregnancy tests, all of which have been negative. I would be so excited if I were pregnant, yet these symptoms seem to occur every month, only this time its coupled with a late period. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!!
just had a baby two months ago after 1 month i got my period but now im 3 days late but pregnancy test is negative
That’s really early to be back on your cycle. I’m assuming you are not breastfeeding and it was a vaginal birth? It’s usually pretty hard to get pregnant so soon after giving birth. I imagine there are exceptions, but they are probably few & far between. For most of us, it takes a little while until we experience our normal, predictable periods after giving birth.
hi hannah thank you so much for the answer. yah im not breastfeeding and i have a vaginal birth. and my period last month, its last about 8 to 9 days. And this month im expecting a period supposed to be on the 14 of july. but until now i still dont have it. And last month me and my husband have sex so just wondering, i dont want to have another baby yet. so i went to get a home pregnancy test and it came out negative. so whats the problem? im really worried.
My bet is that it will just take a little while for your body rhythm to get back to normal. You’d probably better talk with your ob/gyn about getting back on birth control pills.
i’m 32 married and trying to have baby for 2 months and my menstruation was delayed for 4 days. on the 5th day I have a bleeding just today.I have some changes like fatigue, always sleeping, back pain, Montgomery’s Tubercules, breast sore and tenderness. Is there any chance that I’m pregnant or i’m just having delayed period?
hiya,
My menstrual is always regular for the past 3 or 4 months which is 25 days cycle. I would always get my menstrual on the 25th day after my first day of menstrual. It was always banged on time. I was supposed to get my menstrual on 24/7/11 but I haven’t got it till now 27/7/11. I had 2 HPT but they all negative. What bothers me is the pain that I am having now. I have been having lower back pain for few weeks till now, I couldn’t really sleep due to my back pain (we always thought it’s the mattress). My tummy has been bloated and gassy since 23/7/11. I burp alot and I feel there’s something in my throat that makes me feel sick sometimes. I also feel restless due to my tummy ache. My breasts are sore when I touch it. What is it then? I don’t understand. Please help
hiya,
My menstrual is always regular for the past 3 or 4 months which is 25 days cycle. I would always get my menstrual on the 25th day after my first day of menstrual. It was always banged on time. I was supposed to get my menstrual on 24/7/11 but I haven’t got it till now 27/7/11. I had 2 HPT but they all negative. What bothers me is the pain that I am having now. I have been having lower back pain for few weeks till now, I couldn’t really sleep due to my back pain (we always thought it’s the mattress). My tummy has been bloated and gassy since 23/7/11. I burp alot and I feel there’s something in my throat that makes me feel sick sometimes. I also feel restless due to my tummy ache. My breasts are sore when I touch it. What is it then? I don’t understand. Please help
…and I have noticed that I have short breath lately
Hello, I am Sannie, I have a regular cycle which changes to either 22, 23, or 24 days, and least of the times it changes to 25,26 or 28 days. I almost missed my period which came very late, the 29th day for the first time. Could i be pregnant. What is the possible cause for that?
I anticipate ur reply.
I’m 4 days late, my breasts are swollen. I took 2 pregnancy tests, and both says negative. I feel that I’m starting to have my period but when I check, I still don’t have. Am I pregnant?
I need help! I’m so confused, i never have missed a period before. i was due for my period on 7th sept 2011 its now 10th sept 2011, 4 days late!!!
I took a hpt yesterday but got a neg. Could i still be pregnant, should i do another test? I was thinking about going to the doctors for a blood test. How long should i wait to do another one?
Please help!
XxX
hi jade i am experiencing the same as you and i had taken tests aswell but neg .. what a would do wait until a week after and take another test if still neg then a would go and see you doctor
Hii my period was due on Sept 11 and its now Oct 5 I haven’t Been feeling good have stomach aches and light cramping still no period have taken six pregnancy test all say negative. ….help I’m confused
Its October the tenth an I started my period on the ninth an I’m spotting I was suppost to start on Oct.5 an didn’t I am none as four days late an for the past two weeks I’ve felt alot of effects of pregnancy but not gettin sick an I have takin two test but say negative I’m on birth control . What do I do
Hmmm … It’s hard to tell, based on the info you gave me. How old are you? What kind of birth control are you on? Have you recently switched the type of birth control that you are taking? Any major diet changes or new exercise regimen? Been stressed out or worrying about something lately?
I was supposed to have my period on October 20 it is now the 30 and still no period. I have been having cramping come and go I feel bloated and my breasts started getting tender yesterday, today they are really sore and heavy. I was anxious and took a test this morning and it was neg. My breasts get tender b 4 my periods…. is it possible I could still have a late period? Or should I take another test?
I am 7 days late, both hppt tests came back negative me and my husband have not engaged in unprotected sex and I have been more athlewtic than usual.could I be pregnant please help? I have been emotional and nausea however I am usually like this so its not anything out of the ordinary.
Hi … Um 21 years old …. Ma period irregular …. N nw mah period 3/4 days late .. N result negative …. I have Had some pregnency sign like Headache … Lower back pain….. Breast trender … Very tried … Sleeping … Tummy pain littlebit ….. Etc. n yeah I hv only one ovary … So did u think am I pregnent ?? Plzzzz help me …. =(
Hi
I’m 21, been with my partner for 5 years and have been trying for a baby for 2 months now. My period usually last six days however my last period was only four days long. This time I’m five days late, I took a HPT and it was negative. My hormones are shot and the doctor told me last year I have alot of male hormones. I have been sick the last three weeks, vomited once and stomach cramps. Is it a possibility I’m pregnant and it’s not showing on the test bedside my hormones are out of wack? Help!
Im not sure what to do. I am 4 days late for my period. I have also been extremely tired lately (to the point of afternoon naps, which is unusual for me) I have also been having lower back pains and cramps, a hard gassy/bloated feeling in my lower abdomen and I have been urinating more frequently than usual. I have been experiencing these symptoms for about 10 days and now Im 4 days late for my period. I took 3 pregnancy tests but they all came out negative. Could I still be pregnant? Or just late??
my husband and I also had alot of sex while I was ovulating
I have had ll of the pregnancy symptoms that I am pregnant . I have thrown up felt very light headed breast tenderness and I missed my period by 4 days which it is usually very normal because I’m on birth control but don’t always take it right . I had sex when I was highly fertile . I took 3 pregnancy tests they were all negative and right now I have light bleeding not my normal period someone please reply .
Hi, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past 2 years with no luck. I have been tracking my periods they are 28 to 29 days long. Last month my doctor put me on 100 mg of clomid. We had sex during my fertile days almost everyday. My last period was february 02 and i was expecting my period on 28,29 but nothing. I had my normal feelings of cramping on my lower back and lower stomach and blooding last week. This morning I woke up with sore niples and then I realized that it hasn’t come but I been cramping on and off. I don’t want to get my hopes up but could I be pregnant? I will go get a blood test tomorrow just to make sure. Any thoughts, thanks.
Just an update. I went to the doctor and got a blood pregnancy test and it came back negative. My period hasnt showed yet and i still have the same cramping on and off and sore niples. I also, had some bleeding or better yet spoting pinkish white spoting which only lasted about an hour or so. I so confused as to whats wrong with me. I am very regular and healthy. Im not on any contraceptive or medication that could be causing a delay. Frustrated now!!!
Hi-My period is 3 days late and I’ve taken multiple tests, all of which were negative. My period is every 26 days for the last 4 months and before that it was every 28 days for 9 months. I’ve had frequent urination the last week and my lower back has been hurting. I’ve also been very tired during the day and restless at night. How do I know if I’m pregnant or not if all the tests are negative?
Can implantation happen 4 day after a late period and last 4 1 and a half days its pinkish and light red and light blleding with minor cramps
my menstruation is regular and my last period started on the third of last monthand ended on the seventh then I had sex on the 14th.i have already taken two home pregnancy tests and they are both negative. still I am not having my period till now. Is there any possibility that I am pregnant?
My husband and I had our daughter almost a year ago. I had mirena put in at my 6week check up. I had it taken out because it was painful. I got on the pill. Then I started getting tired of all the side effects. (ever since I’ve had my daughter birth control effects me differently) Well I got off birth control about 2 months ago. I know I shouldn’t of done it, but I stopped taking the pill in the first week of the pack. My period came and went that month, but now I’m 4 days late. I’m just wondering if the reason my period is late because I just stopped taking my birth control in the first week of a pack (even though it was 2 months ago, and my last period was fine). Maybe I could be pregnant again? I haven’t taken a test yet.
Hey everyone,
I would really love and appreciate some feedback to give me peace of mind.
My period was due on the 27th of March and I never got it… I assume I ovulated on the 16th and I was having un-protected sex before then. It’s. now the 30th which means I missed my period completely this month…. My breasts feel really heavy and a bit sore and I don’t have any cramps so I’m not expecting my period anytime soon. :/
I took a Home pregnancy test lastnight at 9pm and it came up as negative :(
is it possible I’m pregnant??
I’m really really hoping I am, should I test again in a few days?
thank-you xx
I had the same problem but then my periods came but it wasn’t heavy went 2 my doc got a sonar scan saw a black type of hole went back 2 weeks later and there was no baby so they told me I wasn’t pregnant! I was sad been trying for almost 7 months no luck yet. I’m hoping you are and I’ll keep you in my prayers! Let us know if you are pregnant!
hi, i took 4 pregnancy test because i felt like i may be pregnant.. the 3rd pregnancy test i took it today this early morning like almost 6am because i was 4 days late already but the pregnancy test says negative and this afternoon all of a sudden i got my preiod and it is really heavy light red too.
i had this sore breast like dark around nipple and sometimes my breast feels like their heavy too, also felt like nauseous too before i got my period right now.
what is the possibility wrong?
please advise. thanks!
Hi, I am 31 years old been trying to have a baby now for 3 years since I had a misscarriage we’ve both been for all medical tests possible & both ok so now come Jan 2013 we are starting IVF. Like other ones here I am 4 days late with my period but feel as if its about to come and nothing, I have been feeling abit Nausiated this past 2 days…as for eating I could eat rings round me also i get really tired, lower stomach cramps(Slight) ive done 2 tesco’s hpt’s but both Negative not sure what to think ive made an appointment with the Dr’s on Monday afternoon to get a blood test done only if still not arrived…we really want a child naturally & dont want to get our hopes up just yet until I know for sure but as I told my hubby my body just feels weird & cant explain how so so odd…any help & advice welcome……please xx
Hi, I’m 20yrs Old & I’m kind of confused right now.
My period was suppose to come on the 15th.
I am 4 days late and I’m experiencing sore nipples, bloated, & I spotted the week before my period.
My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex using the “pull.out” method.
Is it possible for me to be pregnant? Please help
I think its too soon for a HPT – Advise would be good :)
to those who have posted here…what happened now?? did you find out that you are pregnant? Or after several days you were able to have your period? What happened?? I hope we can receive an update from you who have been experiencing this. I am also experiencing the same but I never saw any answers. Everyone only share the same experiences. I hope you can help others by doing an update and sharing the outcome after months or years..
iya am 4 days late on my period and av done test it said negative is tht too soon to take a test av also been taking hearbel slimming tablets and am wondering if that stops ya period or makes u cum on late but 4 days is to late for me to miss a period any advice would be helpful thanks
hiya just wondering my period is 4 days late and i have done a test it has come bk negative i have also been on diet pills to so do they stop ya period and make it late or have i done a test to early any information or advice will be great thanks