Period 8 days late negative pregnancy test and cramping reddit

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I’ve had very regular periods my whole life, only missing one when I became pregnant with my son (now 14mths). My period is 5 days late and all tests still reading negative.

How late have tests read negative for you before getting a positive?

I’m thinking of just calling my doctor tomorrow and getting a blood test. Wondering if I should wait and just keep testing!

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I didn't get a positive until 2 weeks after my missed period. Turns out I ovulated late that month.

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Sounds like an off month. Like they say over in r/tryingforababy "your periods are only regular until they aren't". There are tons of reasons besides pregnancy for you period to be delayed (stress, exercise, no particular reason at all, etc). A negative test this late means either you ovulated late (and still could become pregnant), you ovulated late and Aunt Flo is on her way soon, or you haven't yet ovulated at all. None of those scenarios indicate anything is wrong.

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I had a miscarriage 18 months ago and since then my periods have been funky. I was totally regular my whole life. I’m not sure if it was the miscarriage or my age (39) but now I can be up to a week late. It’s annoying. Maybe wait a couple more days to see what happens?

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I’m so sorry for your loss 💙 yeah, I’m not sure. I stopped BFing at 6 months and my period has been regular since then so this is super random! I’m 26 for measure, not on any birth control. We’re not actively trying but totally okay with having another any time from now on!

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Are you using digital tests? When I was pregnant with my second I knew I was pregnant, and somehow had a digital test and used it. It said negative. I knew that was wrong so I went and got a regular two line test and low and behold, two lines popped up. I do not like the digital for early detection.

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No just the first response non digital

Ahhh that's a nightmare I'm sorry.

My period is nearly a week late at this point so I'm hoping my risk of a false negative is low. I'm definitely not going to feel total relief until Aunt Flows rolls into town but I definitely feel less panicked.

Edit: you can also bet your bottom dollar that I googled my state's specific abortion laws just in case. Thankfully I still have plenty of time to get one if I am somehow pregnant and it was a false result. It's only been about 5 weeks since the start of my last period and I've got around 22 weeks to work with.

Edit2: 7 hours later and we officially have touchdown. Lol

As the title says but I thought I would explain more, I've been feeling some symptoms of early pregnancy, tiredness, nausea, alight cramping (we are trying) but like I said, we have two negative tests, I would also like to explain that when I did the tests both times there wasn't enough pee (it didnt feel like enough to me) could that have impact on the tests? There's times when I honestly feel pregnant but there's times that I don't. Anyone have any similar stories? I don't want to hold on to hope just in case I'm not. I'm gonna head to the doctor's next week if I dont get my period by then, currently have a bad cold (not covid, did a test) right now.

Hi reddit!

As you can tell from my username, I'm posting from my obligatory throwaway account. I'm posting here for emotional support and advice.

Last Monday my girlfriend was suppose to get her period. It didn't come on Monday and she has been freaking out ever since because "her period is never late."

Here are some facts of the situation. - Girlfriend is on birth control and has been for about 6 months.

 - Her period is obviously late.  It was suppose to come on the 16th.

 - We took a pregnancy test 4 days after her "missed" period.  It was negative.  It was a "Early Response" branded test.

 - She has felt a little sick to me since last Sunday/Monday.  She has felt warmer than usual.  This makes me think that some sort of illness is making her late?

 - She is now freaking out and is extra nervous.  This is frustrating to both of us since I think the additional stress from the late period might be keeping her late.  Wouldn't that be the ultimate catch-22?

 - She has been nauseous but only since her period date.  Also, it isn't out of the ordinary for her to feel sick/nauseous.  I would imagine if she were pregnant, she would have felt sick way sooner?

We have another pregnancy test since it came in a two pack, however I think we both are a little reluctant to use it for the obvious reasons.

Thanks again. Any comments, suggestions, advice, or similar experiences would be appreciated.

Edit - Formatting.

Update A lot of people are asking if she missed a pill or if she was/is on antibiotics. She said that she neither missed a dose or was on any antibiotics

Update 2 I'm not sure if anyone is still following this, however we took another test today. And then went out and bought another. Both are saying she is pregnant. sigh

Thanks for all the responses so far.