Late/missed AF

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OK, bet this has been asked before but here goes

I am a week late I have done 2 dip stick pregnancy tests and they say not pregnant. {yay]

I have a copper coil and practice a couple of other methods of contraception too. I don't think I can be warming a bun but things do happen.

I am 35 and I have noticed AF has been odd the past few months, arriving earlier, beeen heavier, been scantier and had a darker flow

So before I go see the GP or spend £10 on a clear blue has anyone experience anything simillar?

TIA

bump (or not as the case may be)

try a cb or see your gp. missing af (especially when using the cc) should be looked into.

My period was late and I also had a copper coil which came out (but I was relying on it as my only method of contraception). I am now pg. For me I don't tend to miss a period unless I'm pg. How late are you?

I'm about 8-10 days late from my calculations. The last 2 visits from AF were early, I'm usually 32 day c ycle but these came about 29-30

I'm rather concerned if I'm pg.Problem is as well is I've been drinking a fair bit recently (I've been on holiday) plus I take a load of meds to regulate a chronic condition.

I hope it's just stress tbh but the last time I was so late I got DS

Lissielou...CB?

Ahh...a Clear Blue...ok, thanks sorry

any experiences gratefully recieved

bump

go to see your gp. if you are pg there is a slighty higher risk of an ep, they should be able to do a lab test which are more sensitive than normal ones. dip sticks dont tend to be as accurate ime

thanks Lissie...off to get a test now

Update....

....Pop into town to get a pregnancy testing kit, a proper one not a dipstick one troop home and off to the bathroom to perform said test and...

... Par for the course, AF has arrived 10 sodding days late

Mind you at least it's not a BFP but as a female I reserve the right to get a bit worried after 5 days late.

BTW a twin pack of preg tests is only £5 at Tesco and at least I have 2 to hand for the next scare.

thanks for being their Mumsnet and you lovely ladies

thats good news! and youre welcome

Phew!! I too have a copper coil, missed a period, did a test... but it was pos. I had some scans to see if it was really true and it was. I think the coil worked in the end, but it shouldn't have happened at all! The family planning were quite surprised, firstly about the coil failing, and also about my age (I'm in my 40s)