Could I be pregnant ?

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I’m on day 5 of missing my period, I never miss a period it’s always very regular, every 28 days for 5-7 days of bleeding.
I’ve been getting symptoms like nausea and mild cramping. I’m stressing having to wait until a week after my period to get a definitive answer

Have you done a test?

Well yeah, if you had sex, you could be pg. Why do you have to wait a week to test though?

If you have had sex the yes you could.

Why would you wait though? If you have symptoms then test now.

You can take a pregnancy test on the first day you’ve missed your period, you don’t need to wait until you’re a week late.

I’d go out and get a test and do it now in your position.

As others have said, why wait a week? With early tests you can get the results several days before a missed period

I have had some very very clear positives 5 days late.
Now you can get some fairly clear positives before your period is due, no need to wait a week

Sorry I should have mentioned I have tested and I am getting a negative result, everything I’m reading online says that the hcg chemical might not be detectable for a week after my missed period, I have booked for a clinic tomorrow to check tho. I had intercourse with the use of a condom but I think there could’ve been a leakage with it and it’s very unusual for me to be late at all

Are you using early detection tests/high sensitivity tests or standard? Either way I’d probably expect a positive by now if you were.
Sometimes cycles just mess up with no real explanation. You can have anovulatory cycles or even have had a chemical pregnancy without knowing. Your symptoms sound just as likely to be typical pre-period symptoms after a screwed up cycle as they are pregnancy symptoms. I think you’ll probably get your period soon, but keep testing with an early detection test if you aren’t sure.

I don't think you are pregnant, sorry.

That’s fine, I just want to be sure is all. I’ve just been testing using the strips but I could try once more with an early testing test, thank you :)

I've been pregnant using a condom he didn't take it out immediately we had a cuddle afterwards so it must have leaked out.
Also I didn't test positive until a few days after the next time I was pregnant.

However, I once was paranoid I was pregnant and the anxiety made my period 12 days late

First response early test. In the pink box.

Yea I think that may have been what happened with me. I’m just still testing negative and it’s day 5. I’ve never been pregnant before so I’m not sure how my body will act this is just really unusual for me, I have anxiety but it’s never affected my period before and I was worried until day 2 so I’m just confused and don’t know who to ask

Highly doubt you’re pregnant if you had a negative test. You’d have a positive test by now even if it was a chemical. Stress, losing weight and illness can delay ovulation.

It’s a bit early to be feeling sick.

Take the test in the morning too, I had a negative and a positive test when I took mine doc told me it's best to take in the morning

Best to ask for a blood test if unsure, obviously still have to wait a couple of days until results to come back, Ive been pregnant a few times, but have 3 children. Personally everytime ive had to be on cycle day 35 to get a faint positive back. Each body is different! Good luck hope you get the outcome you want

Thank you all thats so helpful ❤️

How should anyone on mumsnet know?

We dont. Thats why shes asking for advice/experiences. Just simply dont respond if you're going to be a twat.

Its a ridiculous question

Its a ridiculous response but here we are.

You probably are not. The period will show up in a couple of days

Probably not. False negatives are possible but rare. If you also used a condom, it's even more unlikely. Nausea doesn't usually start till around week 8.

I had this before (my family is complete and I don’t want more babies) and I think the worry from it made me get nausea and pregnancy symptoms! I think if you are still testing negative then you aren’t pregnant.