No Period the entire month of January

[ErykahRios]

Hello,

I'm currently late on my period and want to know if there is still a chance I may be pregnant.
My last period was on December 25, 2010. I have not have a period in January and I am still waiting now (2/3/2011) to get it. I have had really bed cramping in my stomach, they feel like period cramps but still no period has come. I have taken 10 pregnancy test and all, every single one of them are negative.

If I am about 1 - 2 weeks pregnant is that too soon for a over the counter pregnancy test to read?
Also if this is stress related and I am not pregnant how long can stress delay your period for ?
The only thing is I haven't been stressed out. So that maks me wonder maybe I am pregnant. I always have had regular periods as well. I have an appointment with the gyno in 2 weeks but I cant wait that long and trying to find some answers myself.

I have a 7 year old daughter and I feel like i felt when I found out I was pregnant with her. Ive been really tired. My appetite isnt as big lately and I crave fish. I cant get enough of it. I know its not good to eat fish while pregnant but I think about eating fish for breakfast lunch and dinner which is odd. When I was pregnant with my first child I craved shrimp. Thats initially how I found out.

Anyone who can help, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Kindest Regards,
Erica

[brattybritt]

Hello,
I've been having the same issues and I know how you feel about.waiting I'm too excited and I want to k ow now. I am 20, I've been having a normal period since I was 11. Even when I was on birth control 2 years ago my period was still normal. Well in January I missed my period for the 1st in life I spotted only for a day on the 3rd day I took a urine test that came out negative. I took another.urine test at the.doctor on feb. 4 & it came back negative for pregnancy and any diseases. Feb 9 Last night I started spotting agaain & it lasted.only a few hours my period is suppose to come on the 23 so my question is what's happening is this.my period now? Sorry its so long
Brittaney

[sherleyperez]

well i am on the same boat my las period was dec 28 and i spotted on january 20 til 23  very light, and still til today nothing, been tired, and eating alot, but idont i wen to my GYN on feb 1 and she did a urine test and she said it might be just late or it was too early to test.. but i tell you as an advice no to think of it too much. and always cary with kotex  or tampons cuz periods are treaky.. no matter how perfect you have had them.. i always have had kinda crazy period but never spotted.. so i am kinda confused wit it... and well i  have had kinda like muscle cramps not like period cramps. they are more like doing exersize cramps ... but keep in touach... ..

[ErykahRios]

Hello,

Thank you both for responding to my post. I had a doctors appt. this last Friday Feb 4th and the doctor didnt want to give me a blood test. She said I need to wait awhile longer. I still have not gotten my period and this is extremely late now. But I guess I'll keep waiting for something to come.

Im abnormally emotional I just dont understand whats going on with my body. I dont have the best insurance so I dont think my doctor cares very much about really helping me find an explanation as to why my body is acting so differently.

The waiting game is all I can play.
Have you gotten your period Danielle?

-Erica

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
It is quite common for women to have an "unusual" cycle in which the period is delayed by several days.  I recommend testing for pregnancy once the period is late, and then weekly thereafter.  If you want the most accurate testing, call your doctor for a blood test.  If my patients have a negative blood test, I will often give them a prescription for progesterone to start the period for them.   It is nothing to worry about if it happens only occassionaly, but could be problemnatic if a pattern develops.
Good luck!
Dr B

[danielleyivan]

hi i am in the same boat kinda my last menstrual was dec 27 and i too have not had a period for the entire month of jan. im 10 days late today. my husband and i really want a child. i have been experiencing light cramps and no blood i too afraid to take a test bc everytime i do it comes back neg and i always get my hopes up. also i have been runnin a low grade fever and my husband was pushing on my stomach and is stiff about 3 inches right of my belly button but no where else and sensitive. just wanted u to know were in the same boat and i too seek advice