late period

[isybelle]

Wondered if any of the ladies on here could help me out.

I'm 5 days late for my period normally pretty regular. I've taken 4 home pregnancy tests and all negative

Me and oh have had sex once those month (poor thing!) And my health anxiety has been very high.

Has stress or anxiety ever caused you a late or missed period?

It will sound awful but if I was pregnant it would be very bad because of my current medical problems.

I'm also scared that it could be ectopic :((

Any words of advice girls?

Xxx

[JT69]

Hello

I am sure you are fine or it probably would of shown up on one of the tests!! Health anxiety and stress can easily make a period late...try not to worry...I bet you will have your period any day now.

Take care
Jo.x

[isybelle]

Thanks hun

Also that one time we have done it we used a Condom and it didn't seem to have split or anything xxx

[Tessar]

Hi isybelle - my last 2 cycles have been ridiculously long because of stress. Last time I put it down to menopause; this time (now a week late) it's definitely high stress levels. So I am certain in your case too, stress or anxiety could cause a late or missed period. A few years ago I got arsey with my doctor because he suggested that stress was causing my cycle to go all over the place. I felt quite miffed but now realise he may actually have been right!
What I would also say is that if you have concerns, especially due to other medical issues you have, then do see your doctor. If nothing else they can put your mind at rest - or if need be refer you to see someone.

[isybelle]

Right I've taken 7 tests now all negative......still no period. I'm panicking so Much that it's ectopic x

[justina]

With an ectopic your hcg-levels do rise. I had positive tests with my ectopic. 7 negative tests sounds like you are simply not pregnant.

[isybelle]

Thank you for responding I'm very sorry you had to go through an ectopic.

Seriously you'd think after 7 tests I'd relax and just assume it was stress.....but my fear of being pregnant (at the moment) is so high I can't relax

I should buy shares in clearblue digital!

[ammiemum]

sounds very much like you are not pregnant. Yes stress and anxiety can and will interfere with your monthly cycle ....i used to miss them for months at a time.