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AF late, loads of symptoms, FRERs negative – anyone been here?

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Seasaltandgrass · 20/08/2025 10:15

My period was due yesterday (I’m usually very regular and normally come on first thing in the morning), but nothing so far. I’ve had loads of symptoms this cycle, sore/darker nipples, bloating, vivid dreams, fatigue, basically everything that made me think “this is it.”

We tested Sunday morning and again today (first morning urine, using First Response), but both were negative. It’s left me feeling really flat and confused. Can symptoms be this strong and it still just be PMS? Or is there still a chance it’s too early for a positive?

I don’t want to keep wasting tests, but not knowing is driving me mad.

Has anyone else had strong symptoms, a late AF, but negative tests that eventually turned into a BFP? Or did AF just show up late?
Just need a bit of reassurance really, feeling very emotional today.

Tracking bits:

  • Apple Watch wrist temp has stayed up (no luteal dip).
  • Resting heart rate rose after ovulation and hasn’t dropped.
  • Stopped drinking end of July (mentioning in case it affects cycles).
  • On folic acid 5mg + vit D.
OP posts:
Springadorable · 20/08/2025 11:20

Bodies are cruel. The overlap between pregnancy symptoms and PMS is huge. Realistically, if you're having symptoms this strong and it's due to pregnancy it would show on a pregnancy test as they are down to the same hormone that is tested for. I hope you get your BFP soon x

CharLdn · 20/08/2025 21:39

I got pregnant and unfortunately miscarried but my tests only went positive 14 dpo - unfortunately it is a case of waiting it out

magicmermaid · 20/08/2025 21:50

Hi I am currently 4 days late and getting negatives (although did start a thread as unsure if vvf line). I am testing again on Friday so 6 days late.

I did have this before with my 2nd child, but I have also had a random period be late over 1 year a go for no apparent reason. Otherwise I am usually very regular 28 days cycle.

This time around I have definitely had bad cramps and backache, I actually wore a pad bc I was so sure my period was coming that day (this was Friday last week) 🤣 I have also had diarrhea yesterday and today (not sure if that is an early sign though tbh).

Agree with you the waiting an not knowing is so frustrating. I would rather AF just show up if she's gonna!!

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