Ladies: Not pregnant but TOM is MIA...?

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  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member
    False negatives can be caused by a variety of factors. Some women don't produce enough hCG early on, especially if they conceived near the due date for their period, so the test won't pick it up. I read that something like 9 out of 15 negatives are false when done in the first couple weeks after conception.

    Give it another week and test again. Remember to do the test first thing in the morning. If you can't wait that long, I'd see a doctor and get a blood test. If anything, they can resolve the issue with the late period. Even people who are always, always, always on time can have a late cycle once in a while, but they can help you rule out something else (if you aren't pregnant).

    Good luck. :)
  • lizblizz2012
    lizblizz2012 Posts: 196 Member
    Okay.... I know the first morning pee contains the most concentrated hCG.... but I thought it would show up in all pee (unless very diluted). Makes sense though.
  • sallysuze
    sallysuze Posts: 65 Member
    nope 1st pee of the day makes a huge difference.
    Be sure to update us, won't you :)
  • lizblizz2012
    lizblizz2012 Posts: 196 Member
    nope 1st pee of the day makes a huge difference.
    Be sure to update us, won't you :)

    I will. I will pee on the stick in the morning and promptly update :)
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    I've missed mine due to stress a couple of times. Just keep an eye on it, and if you keep missing it - go to the dr!

    LOL in the meantime think of it as a vacation ;-)
  • lizblizz2012
    lizblizz2012 Posts: 196 Member
    LOL in the meantime think of it as a vacation ;-)

    Hahaha haven't looked at it that way
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    I lost mine for 10 months and never got an explanation. The only thing thing the doctor really told me is that it was probably because of the dramatic lifestyle change.

    Once I got it for more than a few hours, they put me on BC and now I get it for 2 days monthly.. At least for the past 3 months.

    I know people are like... Why would you be mad?! But it's scary to not know what's going on with your body.

    Try not to stress about it! That could keep it away even longer.

    Good luck :)
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    I've missed periods from stress before. I missed almost 3 months in a row in the months leading up to my undergraduate graduation and finals.

    Try to make sure you're eating good healthy food and getting enough rest. It'll help tremendously.

    Just to be 100% sure, you should get a pregnancy test done at the doctor's office (blood test). If you miss more than one, definitely go see a doctor to make sure you don't have something more serious going on.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Are you dropping weight really fast? That will stop Aunt Flow from visiting. Also, if you are working out vigorously, that will do it too. I would call the doc if it's more than 2 months late though. :wink:
  • small_ninja
    small_ninja Posts: 365 Member
    I haven't had mine for 3 months. I'm definitely NOT pregnant. I'm due to see a doctor about it in a couple of weeks. Last time he said it could be a mix of stress + diet/exercise.
  • lizblizz2012
    lizblizz2012 Posts: 196 Member
    Are you dropping weight really fast? That will stop Aunt Flow from visiting. Also, if you are working out vigorously, that will do it too. I would call the doc if it's more than 2 months late though. :wink:

    No, not "fast"... about 12 lbs in 1.5 months. And my only vigorous workouts are twice per week. I will definitely go to the doc if it continues to be late. Thanks!
  • liesevanlingen
    liesevanlingen Posts: 508 Member
    Fat cells contain a LOT of estrogen, which is why chubby girls often start menstruating earlier than their more slender sisters. Probably your hormone levels are re-adjusting to the new diet/exercise regime--weight loss frequently affects menstrual cycles especially for younger women. I'm 41 and have always had wildly irregular cycles, but they did get more predictable when i gained weight (which I did over the course of 4 pregnancies). I wouldn't worry too much, but do check with your doctor just to rule out anything serious. (Which is HIGHLY unlikely but it's good to be proactive.)
  • lizblizz2012
    lizblizz2012 Posts: 196 Member
    So.... posting this topic was all it took. Aunt Flow just arrived! Sorry I guess this whole thread was in vain. Thanks for all your help guys! Glad I'm not preggo... love babies and I want them eventually but I'm still in college and now is not the time! Whew, thank you Lord! :)
  • sallysuze
    sallysuze Posts: 65 Member
    :) Glad you got the answer you wanted :)
  • bipsqueen
    bipsqueen Posts: 57 Member
    Many things can affect your cycle, 1500 calories is plenty to eat, exercise should help your cycle not hinder it. Stress is a big factor, if you've been ill will also make a difference. BTW the doctors say a false positive is much more frequent than a false negative.

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