Late, (technically skipped, now), period...

Question

Okay, so in order to get accurate results, I'm going to give you all the facts.

I am 21 years old. I got my first period at age ten. The only period I have completely missed ever in my life was what was supposed to be my second period, & I was a virgin, so there was no worry, but I am no longer a virgin, so it's kind of worrisome to miss my period.

I was on birth control until early this year. February was the last month I took the pill. After that, I switched to condoms. (They're cheaper, & I'm broke 'cause I live out in my OWN apartment now.) I'm in a committed, long-term relationship. I have been under relatively little stress lately. I have gained a little weight, but I'm still not technically overweight according to my BMI.

Ever since March, my period has switched from the perfect 28-day cycle that it used to be to a 5-week cycle. It has been 39 days since the start of my last period, so according to the 28-day calendar, it's 11 days late, but according to my adjusted 33-to-37-day calendar, it's 5 days late. When do you think would be an appropriate time to allow myself to get a pregnancy test? I'm one of those girls who gets paranoid the day my period is due until it shows up, so I try to suppress those thoughts to the back of my head until my period shows up, which it ALWAYS does. It's just that it's been pretty close to 6 weeks, (exactly 6 weeks in two days), so I'm starting to wonder when it's appropriate for someone with a weird cycle to worry & take a pregnancy test.

I have had NO symptoms of pregnancy. I have been super lazy/sluggish/fatigued & moody, but those are normal symptoms of my everyday life at all points in my regular cycle, so I can't really pay much attention. I also have Acid Reflux, so heartburn can't be counted as a symptom for me. My breasts aren't sore, I don't have to pee very often, I'm not getting any cravings, & I'm not feeling "sick", so I really have no idea what is going on with me. Should I wait until my next period is due, or should I test after one more week? I'm giving it at LEAST one more week because I don't want to worry my boyfriend. We're not exactly ready financially, & he's not ready in general, to have a baby.

BKaurMD · Answer

Hello,
You can test 1 week- 10 days after you miss your periods. Also I would suggest your wife to get her serum HCG levels estimated since this is more specific than urine for pregnancy tests. The HCG (it is a hormone) levels rise only in pregnancy and its presence will confirm the status of your pregnancy. 

If pregnancy is ruled out, then other causes of delayed periods need to be looked into. So my suggestion would be to consult a gynecologist and get serum HCG levels done.

I hope it helps. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

haz1104 · Answer

u can take a test as soon as u miss ur period. its quite accurate by now. pregnancy symptoms don't always occur in the first month so symptoms aren't a good indication of whether u r or not pregnant. on the other hand, ur period can b delayed as a result of withdrawal from the pills it takes some women's bodies longer than others to get back to their regular state after stopping the pills.

JennyB0125 · Answer

If your this late already , I would test, so that if you are you can begin prenatal care asap.  Some women don't get many pregnancy symptoms till later in the pregnancy or at all.  Good lcuk.