General Medical Question - Non Urgent - late period but two negative pregnancy tests?

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Hiya,
I am pretty confused. I had intercourse three months ago, I took the morning after pill the day after. Got the usual spotting you get with it and i got my period 2 weeks after. Two weeks after that i was given iron tablets as i was anemic. Somewhere in between that i started smoking again and things have been a bit stressy.

My period is a week and a half late, i have taken two pregancy tests and both have said negative. which puts my mind at rest somewhat. But i dont think i'll rest until i get my period.

Could it be the iron tablets or should i talk to my dr about getting a blood test done or something or would pregnancy be shown in the full blood count test?

[Aidee]

Ok, let me make sure I have the timeline right.

3 months ago you had unprotected? intercourse, and took the morning after pill. So that was around mid Feb ?

2 weeks later you had your period, as normal. Around the beginning of March?

Now, your period is a week and a 1/2 late, so you should have had it around May 1?

Did you have your April period? Have you had intercourse since that time 3 months ago?

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Wow thanks for the quick response.

Ok i just looked at my diary and think i have got the dates wrong.
Intercourse and morning after pill happend mid march.

Then had my period as normal last week of march going into april.

iron tablets after that

now its around a week and a bit late.

am i being very paranoid?

[Aidee]

Ok, so you've had one normal period since having intercourse and taking the morning after pill?

There are other things that can cause problems with your period aside from pregnancy. The morning after pill has been known to cause irregular periods for the first period or two after taking it. Anemia may be a cause, stress, weight loss/gain and hormone imbalance may also cause your period to be late/absent.

A doctor generally won't do a blood test for pregnancy if you have had a negative home test until at least a month after your period was due, or just after you miss a second one. I would give it another week or so, and then take another pregnancy test. They are most reliable if taken at least 2 weeks after you miss your period. If that one is negative and you still haven't had your period I would then make an appointment with your GP.

If you have any lower back/abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, fever or pain when you go to the bathroom I would make an appointment with your GP right away.

I had just written a long paragraph out..then i read Aidey's reply and she said exactly the same as me!

The morning after pill can indeed cause irregular periods for the first two months or so.
Are your periods always like clockwork?

If you're under stress - which you have stated in your post - this is most likely the cause of your period not showing. Also, from experience of having pregnancy scares - worrying about being pregnant can cause unneccessary stress, which then leads to the period not showing up - which then leads to "Oh god i'm pregnant" which then leads to more stress..and..it goes around and around. Very frustrating i know. (The joys of being a woman).

If you have had two negative HPT's, i'd definatly say you weren't pregnant. Two false negatives is very rare, and from the dates you have mentioned, you're not too early to test - so that isn't the cause of the negatives..

I'd say give it another week (or two max) before then taking another HPT, that's if you're still worried.
If another negative shows, get yourself checked out by the doctors.

Again, i'd still say stress is the cause of your period not showing.
Try not to worry hun, although i know it's easier said than done!
*Big hugs*
Take Care
xxx