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Late period but negative test

188 replies

Jemma7 · 07/04/2003 10:36

Have been trying for a baby for about 4 months - periods always regular - now 5 days late, 4 tests later and still negative results! Any suggestions anyone?

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lilian1977 · 06/03/2013 11:04

Did another test last night (after saying I wouldn't!) and still BFN. CD32 now so that's 3 days later than my longest cycle in the last 6 months, although previous to that and after having my son it was anywhere between 38-41 days. Shortest cycle in last 6 months was 24 days - average 26 days.

Tempted to buy a load of tests from the pound shop! I was going to order a load off Ebay but I just know by the time they arrive either AF will have started or I'll have a BFP from a £10 test, haha...

2 weeks after your period is due?! I will have gone insane by then. And also ballooned to the size of a house. I feel huge - and sick!

arghhelpme · 06/03/2013 00:25

Have no symptoms that are worrying me. I have just woken up with the urge to be sick. Done another clear blue and it is bfn.

Can see this poas becoming an expensive hobby.

MrsBonkers · 05/03/2013 23:15

No idea!
I think the tests say re-test after 3 days.
I guess as with everything, if you have any other symptons that are WORRYING you, then go to GP. - Failing that, come sit on the thread and wait with us!
(We promise not to bat an eyelid if you're doing a test every time you pee!!! ;)

arghhelpme · 05/03/2013 18:47

I'm 7/8 days late and have been testing every day since missing my period. I have used tesco, clear blue, wilkinsons cheapies, predictor and poundworld tests, all negative.

I'm normally on time. Have had back ache and am tired, haven't really had any other symptoms. When would be best to test next?

MrsBonkers · 05/03/2013 17:14

Know what you mean about the cost, I daren't admit to DH how many tests I've really done Blush
Saw doctor today and he didn't seam to think it was unusual for it not to show as positive until up to two weeks after your period was due! wtf!!!! I thought you could test from around 3 days before due!
I done FEEL pregnant. Guess its just a waiting game now.
I'm hypothyroid (Wasn't with DD,) so the earlier I know the better so I can have monthly blood tests.
Fingers crossed for you.

lilian1977 · 05/03/2013 08:38

Another BFN this morning and still no AF. Really not sure what is going on! Confused Didn't want to share what's been happening with DH because I didn't want to get his hopes up but caved last night as I needed to talk about it with someone!

Think I might leave it till the weekend to test again now, its costing me too much!

MrsBonkers · 04/03/2013 22:01

Did another (Tesco) test today and still negative :(
Going to doctors tomorrow for some other issues, so will talk to him about it then.

lilian1977 · 04/03/2013 15:17

Hi all - I'm in this boat as well. Don't really know if I'm late (think I am) as my cycles have been between 24-29 days for past 6 months (although before that they were 38-41 days for about 18 months after having DS1). Not sure whether my cycles are slowing down again now after a crazy period, or whether I could actually be PG? EWCM seemed to arrive much later than usual this month so am thinking my cycle is just long, have done lots of PG tests but all been neg. Really hoping to get a positive but not holding out much hope...

MrsBonkers · 03/03/2013 00:31

2 days late
Done acouple of tests (boots cheapies) that were both negative.
1st month ttc
Watch this space!

Girraferama · 02/03/2013 19:18

Hi I just wanted to offer some possible reassurance... I was due my AF on 19th Dec and it never came. I did tests every few days and they were all negative. I went to see the nurse at my doctors on 31st Dec and was tested again and told, in no uncertain terms, I was not pregnant. Ten days later something made me do another test - I didn't have symptoms as such (nothing concrete) but I was tired, going to the loo more and feeling hormonal... And it was positive! I couldn't believe it! I tested again and again, all positive. I'm now 12 weeks pregnant, which means I conceived literally a few days before my AF was due. The midwife said the nurse should never have told me I definitely wasn't pregnant as it can take 3-4 weeks to show on preg tests sometimes.

I'm sure this isn't common, but it does happen. My gut feeling was that I was pregnant and sometimes you have to follow your instinct.

Good luck ladies Thanks

RubyF · 02/03/2013 18:31

Hi, I am new to this thread but could really do with some advice or just some reassurance. I am 38 (healthy) and have a son who is just turned 3. I wanted to try for baby 2 last year and was on the implant till then. Had it removed in June and had tow successive very light periods July and then Aug but then nothing Sep and Oct. I have now had 3 quite heavy (but normal) cycles although there was only about 24 days between the 2nd and 3rd. I was expecting this month to have had period around the 19th or earlier given the pattern however have no period. I have had cramping on an off for several days but no other preg symtoms other than tiredness. I took a preg test this morning (a co-op one) and it was neg. I 've had an awful day, very teary and feeling upset as I thought I was preg. My husband has been fairly unsupportive.

I guess as I am 38 and had a MC before in 2008, a year before my son was born, I am panicking a bit thinking what;s wrong and if I am not preg why has my period not come. I am going to see my gp next week and I know stressing is not going to help but I can't help feeling low today.

Thanks

mummy2twincessGirls · 25/02/2013 08:02

Hi every1 ttc I had a misscarriage 3 months ago only had 1 periods since which was last months now I'm only 1 day late and having quite a few pregnancy symptoms like feeling sick' being sick, tiredness, headache, being snappy/moody, also wen was pregnant wiv my twins and also wen pregnant and had miscarriage came out with really bad skin (dermatitous) and also noww got this back 2 also had few cramps in my lower stomach I done a pregnancy test and come up negative I was sure I was pregnant but test says nooo :( :s

BryonyJ · 31/05/2012 10:22

Hi everyone, im new here. Ive been off the pill and ttc for 4 months, now 10 days late, sore boobs which i dont normally get before a period. did one test one day before period was due, and another 2 since and all are negative. having a small amout of brownish discharge, no abdominal pain/cramps etc. starting to get really confused now as im normally very regular and was really hoping i could just b late, do a test and hey presto! but it would appear not :/ x

cupcakequeen9 · 23/02/2012 17:23

And yeh when you expect a test to be + and comes back - it is a horrid feeling :-( its so disheartening not to mention a waste of bloody Money! What was the outcome of the Boots test?! X

cupcakequeen9 · 23/02/2012 17:21

Have you had any answers yet?! I haven't had a period for ages since coming off mirena coil, think my last period was before Christmas, still neg tests. I know I have a cyst on one ovary does anyone know if this could affect results? Says on Clearblue box that it can but I didn't know in what way? Had pains, in back and 'tummy area', really tired, nausea, headaches. I have a daughter already and that time the first test I took went + straight away and I was only a week or so late. Anyone have any answers???

CWest30 · 29/01/2012 08:48

OMG, this is like reading the story of my life right now lol. Have been TTC for 3 mths, already have a 4 year old son. First time round was easy as anything, came off the Pill, had my "fake" bleed, a normal period a month later, then fell pregnant.
This time around, I came off the Pill, and again had my "fake" bleed. The next period was 3 days late, then I came on a day earlier than normal (New Yrs Eve). I'm now on day 30 of this cycle. Have cramping down one side, no period as of yet, very emotional, but getting negative results. Its driving me absolutly insane coz I def feel different, but the tests are just crushing my hopes every time. Suppose I will just have to test again in a few days, and will try a Boots one this time. Good luck to all in the same boat, its horrible :-( will keep you all posted x

HerIndoors31 · 22/05/2011 12:54

Hi,

I had a copper coil in until Monday, was due on on tuesday, and am now 6 days late. I've tested neg twice on day 2 and 3, no sign of aunt flo at all, confused!! Has anyone else had this?

Thanks.

bekiboo53 · 18/05/2011 13:41

hey, im a week late and have done a test today and a test 3 days ago but both negative, any chance im pregnant???

hbmpsmum · 01/03/2011 19:09

Hi there,
It's been really interesting reading all the comments on this subject. I usually have shortish cycles but had a miscarriage at 7 weeks in september and since then the pattern was initially exactly 28 days from miscarriage to period, then 34 days, 26 days, 34 days and now I'm on day 40 and no sign of a period. Did a test on day 37 - negative. I had four straightforward pregnancies when I was younger and the test usually showed up pretty quickly - also I don't have sore boobs, which were very evident in the one that ended in miscarriage. I just hate this guessing game. My partner and I have been trying for two years now but here's the crunch - we're both 47 - my dread is that this late period is the start of the dreaded menopause - and that would be the end to our hopes once and for all. (tho in my family it usually comes late) Not really looking for any answers just cathartic to write all this down.

ShowOfHands · 12/01/2011 12:48

What is it you want to see the GP for?

BooBooGlass · 12/01/2011 12:47

Just wait a week, don't waste your GPs time.

neurotic88 · 12/01/2011 12:46

Hello everyone, so reassuring others are going through the same symptom. My cycle is anything between 28 to 34 days. I am now on the 35 day of my cycle this month, its the first time that my partner and I are trying for a baby. Test results were negative so I have arranged an appointment to see the Doctor tomorrow (who I am sure thinks I am a hypochrondiac anyway!) dont know whether I should cancel my appointment and just be patient and wait another week. Any advice? My GP is very nice but I do go to see him about a lot of trivial things I am wary that this will be another and when I do finally fall pregnant he wont take me seriously.

I have been having symptoms (tender boobs, sore lower abdominal muscle, hungry, tired) but they are on and off (which I am not sure is that common in pregnancy) and to be honest I cant really tell the difference between what is described as a pregnancy symptom and what is a normal premenstual symptom... any suggestions?

If someone has experienced similar symptoms?

bally2 · 18/10/2010 19:27

im in the same boat susie..Period is now 15 days late. ive done about 20 tests (literally testing every day!). im driving myself mad here but ater reading this thread, i doubt im pregnant..everyone elses just seemed to show up randomly. are you going to go to GP? was thinking of going if it hasnt come by time next period is due (2nd nov)...

SUSIE82 · 18/10/2010 16:35

Hi,
Wanted some advice on if and when to try another pregnancy test. The start of my last period was 42 days ago and that is when I came off the pill. I did a test last week which came up negative and im wondering when to try again?
I keep thinking that im feeling slightly odd, bit dizzy at times but not sure if im just trying to talk my self into thinking that I am pregnant.
What do you think??
Thanks

ac68 · 06/04/2009 18:50

hi, i have a problem that is really worrying me, i am 9 days late, done 3 hpt (all negative),i have 2 kids and allways had regular period, and when i was a day late i knew it i was pregnant, took the test and positive with both of them from day one, this time i don't feel pregnant , and even if my 3 hpt showed negative still no period , but i have lot of period pain and a white (not smelly( discharge. that is all i can say except that i am worry about this. please can you give me any advice.thank you

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