Might be pregnant

[meb3]

I think I might be pregnant. I was due my period 4 days ago, and it's not arrived (usually on time), and I've been on the pill since I was 14.
I have constant nausea, feel pressure on my bladder constantly, quite emotional and have a metallic taste in my mouth.

I've taken a test, which came back negative, but it's still only very early.
I'm really worried about it, I'm going into my last year of uni, and my partner and I have been so careful.

Could I be pregnant? What should I do? Please help!

Firstly dont panic. Do another test using first wee of the day, the pregnancy hormone is strongest then.

Have you been a bit stressed recently, sometimes this can disrupt your cycle.

If you're on the pill and have taken it correctly then it's not very likely you are pregnant unless you've had a sickness bug or forgot some of your pills. But of course, no contraception is 100% effective.

Also antibiotics and sickness/vomiting/diahrea can also effect the pill so if you have been unwell there is a chance.

PMS symptons can be very similar to early pregnancy.

If your next test is also negative and still havent started a period within the next few days then it may be worth a quick trip to your gp just to make sure its nothing serious.

The advice re: antibiotics has changed and there are only a few that are now thought to affect the pill and they are less routine ones iirc.

Unfortunately you just have to keep testing until you know for sure one way or the other. But try not to panic at this point.

I've been majorly stressed the past few months, so hopefully that'll be why it's late.

I've been to the gp, and she said to wait another 5 days till I take another test. But she couldn't give me any answers as to why I felt so ill.
Thanks for all your help, I've calmed down a little bit now.