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Period a week late; negative pregnancy tests--what now?
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FoxxyMomma posted:
Hello everyone,

My name is Cheri and I am in a bit of a predicament. I have always had a 28-day cycle, up until now. My period is a week late, and I have taken several pregnancy test, with all of them coming back negative.

Last month, I (for some reason) decided not to take the white inactive pills of my birth control, which set my period off a little. I went to speak with my pharmacist, and he told me that it should not have set it off as much as it did--that was this past Saturday.

So, my question is--could I still be pregnant, or could it be something else? After taking so many tests, could they be a "false negative?" Should I continue to worry? And, when should I consult my doctor?

Thanks, everyone!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Period a week late; negative pregnancy tests--what now?Hello everyone,<br /><br />My name is Cheri and I am in a bit of a predicament. I have always had a 28-day cycle, up until now. My period is a week late, and I have taken several pregnancy test, with all of them coming back negative. <br /><br />Last month, I (for some reason) decided not to take the white inactive pills of my birth control, which set my period off a little. I went to speak with my pharmacist, and he told me that it should not have set it off as much as it did--that was this past Saturday. <br /><br />So, my question is--could I still be pregnant, or could it be something else? After taking so many tests, could they be a "false negative?" Should I continue to worry? And, when should I consult my doctor? <br /><br />Thanks, everyone!
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georgiagail responded:
It is unlikely you are pregnant; you are on a very effective form of birth control and your pregnancy tests have been negative. I'm assuming that you've taken your birth control pills accurately.

It is likely your schedule has been thrown off a bit with the change in your birth control pattern last month.

Gail
Report This| Share this:Period a week late; negative pregnancy tests--what now?It is unlikely you are pregnant; you are on a very effective form of birth control and your pregnancy tests have been negative. I'm assuming that you've taken your birth control pills accurately.<br /> <br />It is likely your schedule has been thrown off a bit with the change in your birth control pattern last month.<br /><br />Gail
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