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Q: Period is MIA
asked by: soccerstar0114 on July 28th, 2008
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So, I took a pregnancy test exactly a week ago, and it was negative but I still haven't gotten my period. Is it possible I tested too early? I keep discharging which is really annoying because I get all excited that I'm having my period. I was suppose to have it the past few days.
My breasts hurt,bloating,dizziness,fatigue,appetite loss/gain depending on the day, massive headaches (yes signs of PMS but I've had these symptoms for like three weeks and that usually never happens.)
I don't know if I should test again or waste my money on another test or just continue waiting. Can someone give me advice?
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Marianne0558 replied on July 28th, 2008
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I would advise you to wait a few more days and retest. You can purchase pregnancy tests at the dollar store for $1 and they work just as good as the name brand tests.
Buy a couple. If your period still doesn't come and the tests are still negative after a week or 2, I would go to the doctor and have them test your blood.

Those symptoms are too early to be pregnancy related.
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notashamed replied on July 28th, 2008
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soccerstar0114 wrote:
So, I took a pregnancy test exactly a week ago, and it was negative but I still haven't gotten my period. Is it possible I tested too early? I keep discharging which is really annoying because I get all excited that I'm having my period. I was suppose to have it the past few days.
My breasts hurt,bloating,dizziness,fatigue,appetite loss/gain depending on the day, massive headaches (yes signs of PMS but I've had these symptoms for like three weeks and that usually never happens.)
I don't know if I should test again or waste my money on another test or just continue waiting. Can someone give me advice?


You sound exactly like me. I just knew deep down inside that I was pregnant. My breasts have always been sore before a period but this seemed to be too long (similar to you, 3 weeks). Do as the person before me suggested. Get some pregnancy tests from the dollar store. They're quite effective. Also, I tested one week and the results came out negative. Tested the next week and the pregnancy test came out positive. It might've been a two week difference, can't remember exactly. But I remember taking the 1st pregnancy test and breathing a sigh of relief. Then I take another a week (or two weeks) later and I'm like huh?!?! You might have tested too early.
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soccerstar0114 replied on July 28th, 2008
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You sound exactly like me. I just knew deep down inside that I was pregnant. My breasts have always been sore before a period but this seemed to be too long (similar to you, 3 weeks). Do as the person before me suggested. Get some pregnancy tests from the dollar store. They're quite effective. Also, I tested one week and the results came out negative. Tested the next week and the pregnancy test came out positive. It might've been a two week difference, can't remember exactly. But I remember taking the 1st pregnancy test and breathing a sigh of relief. Then I take another a week (or two weeks) later and I'm like huh?!?! You might have tested too early.


Haha, Thanks. Yeah, I know what you mean like I have this feeling that I'm pregnant. I don't know it's weird even though I'm hoping I'm not, lol. Like I was so relieved that it was negative but I don't know I feel like it was wrong. I'm probably going crazy, haha. But thanks guys, I'll test in a couple of days if I still don't get it.
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Sydney123456 replied on July 28th, 2008
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soccerstar0114 wrote:

Haha, Thanks. Yeah, I know what you mean like I have this feeling that I'm pregnant.


I don't mean to knock you, but have you been pregnant? I just find it...odd...when people say they feel pregnant even though they've never been pregnant before.

Just get a test...wait another week or so. Either that, or go get a blood test at the docs. They are pretty freaking accurate!

Good luck!
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notashamed replied on July 29th, 2008
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soccerstar0114 wrote:

Haha, Thanks. Yeah, I know what you mean like I have this feeling that I'm pregnant.


I don't mean to knock you, but have you been pregnant? I just find it...odd...when people say they feel pregnant even though they've never been pregnant before.

Just get a test...wait another week or so. Either that, or go get a blood test at the docs. They are pretty freaking accurate!

Good luck!


I know exactly what she means. My first time I got pregnant I just knew. I swear. I'd never in my life been pregnant and I was 33. My boobs are normally sore every month. This was so different and my gut was just telling me that it wasn't just my period. We'd used a condom but it obviously broke. We didn't know that at the time. So, I really had no need to be paranoid about being pregnant. My boobs just stayed sore for way too long. My period is inconsistent. It comes anywhere between 24 and 29 days. 29 is very very rare but it has happened. On day 29 that evening, I just knew. Went to CVS, bought a pregnancy test, and my worse fears were confirmed. Also, I had this cramping about 1-2 weeks before the test. They weren't normal before period cramps.
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notashamed replied on July 29th, 2008
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soccerstar0114 wrote:
notashamed wrote:


You sound exactly like me. I just knew deep down inside that I was pregnant. My breasts have always been sore before a period but this seemed to be too long (similar to you, 3 weeks). Do as the person before me suggested. Get some pregnancy tests from the dollar store. They're quite effective. Also, I tested one week and the results came out negative. Tested the next week and the pregnancy test came out positive. It might've been a two week difference, can't remember exactly. But I remember taking the 1st pregnancy test and breathing a sigh of relief. Then I take another a week (or two weeks) later and I'm like huh?!?! You might have tested too early.


Haha, Thanks. Yeah, I know what you mean like I have this feeling that I'm pregnant. I don't know it's weird even though I'm hoping I'm not, lol. Like I was so relieved that it was negative but I don't know I feel like it was wrong. I'm probably going crazy, haha. But thanks guys, I'll test in a couple of days if I still don't get it.


I'd just wait a week like Syndey suggested. Hopefully you're not. My experience was really irritating. Sex is seriously not worth the headache. Lol. My husband and I are seperated and I was seeing someone. I'm abstaining now until my husband and I are back together. I'm not even comfortable with birth control. I'm certainly not comfortable with condoms. & I'm just as uncomfortable with plan b. For me, I needed a plan c after taking plan b. That's just me and my paranoia. Please anyone reading don't be scared by my paranoia. Lol. Anyway, I had my period on May 31st. Before my period came, I was nervous then that I was pregnant. We'd used condoms but I'm just like that, nervous that I'll get pregnant. So, anyway, my period came and I was relieved. I unfortunately had sex on June 14th. I took a pregnancy test I think June 22nd. I took 3. I figured they're only a buck each so I bought a bunch. Negative for all of 'em. Took it a week later, June 30th and got a positive result. I was pregnant. Feel free to pm me. Smile
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soccerstar0114 replied on July 29th, 2008
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Sex is seriously not worth the headache. Lol.


Haha, I know, right? my boyfriend and I have decided to not have sex until I get birth control because this is just getting ridiculous lol. I mean sure, it's great but then I have to sit here and pray for my period to come. lol.

But thanks guys, you've been a big help. I think if I still haven't gotten my period on the 31st or the 1st, I'll test. Plus, I want to wait until my boyfriend gets back from football camp so if I am I don't have to wait to tell him about it.
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notashamed replied on July 29th, 2008
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notashamed wrote:
Sex is seriously not worth the headache. Lol.


Haha, I know, right? my boyfriend and I have decided to not have sex until I get birth control because this is just getting ridiculous lol. I mean sure, it's great but then I have to sit here and pray for my period to come. lol.

But thanks guys, you've been a big help. I think if I still haven't gotten my period on the 31st or the 1st, I'll test. Plus, I want to wait until my boyfriend gets back from football camp so if I am I don't have to wait to tell him about it.


Lol. Praying for your period to come, I'm only laughing out loud because it's over and I'm no longer praying. Yeah, make sure you get reliable birth control. I wouldn't even suggest just condoms to people. They break. Trust me. I'd always been on depo and used condoms when I was single. If I were single now, that's just what I'd be doing. Good luck girl!
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