5 days late

August 15, 2008

I am on cd33. Normally, I would have a 28 day cycle. So, I am 5 days late with no signs of starting my period. I also have no signs of pregnancy. I'm not stressed about anything (that I know of), so I'm just wondering what else could cause my period to be this late? I did have cramps and felt uncomfortable in my abdominal area for about 4 days last week, but I never started. Any suggestions?

August 15, 2008

Hi Kate have you taken a hpt and/or beta (blood test)??? Did you confirm ovulation via opk's, u/s, and progestorne test????

August 15, 2008

Hi Angelfish, I have not taken a hpt or blood test. I'm pretty sure I did ovulate (a little later in my cycle), although I ran out of opks and was unable to test with them. If I ovulated a little late, would it make my period be this late?

August 15, 2008

Well it's time to take a hpt or blood test. If it's BFN then one of two things has happen

1. You ovulated later than you normally do hence no period and no BFP on a hpt. That is ok even the most regular women can ovulate anytime during the cycle. When you ovulate and not preggo your period should be arriving about 14 days later given a +/- 2 day window.

2. You haven't ovulate yet hence no period and no bfp on a hpt or +beta test. If that is true you need to see your dr to run further test and get your period induce via meds.

August 15, 2008

So how many days late should I be before contacting my doctor? Should I wait until I'm 10 days late or is that too long?

August 15, 2008

Kate- first take a home pregnancy test and see if you are pregnant.

If its negative, then call your doctor, but 10 days is not too long to wait- that's seems like a reasonable wait period to me! :) good luck!

August 15, 2008

Are you in the states???? Because you can go to a walkin clinic and/or er if your dr's office is closed and request a beta test and get the results today!!!!! If not ring your dr first thing on Monday.

August 15, 2008

Yes, I live in the states. Do you think a normal hpt from Walgreen's or CVS would be pretty accurate if I took one first thing in the morning? And are there some hpts better than others? I just don't feel pregnant, so I don't want to spend a lot of money on the tests. I'm also leaving to go out of town in a little bit, so I don't have time to go get a beta test today.

August 15, 2008

yes anyone will work that all measure the same thing...you don't have to feel preggo to be pregoo!!!!...I understand about the money but just wait when you have a baby omg the money you will spend is crazy...lol