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When your period goes missing, is late, delayed, or just seems to be taking its sweet time to really start, it can be stressful, and of course you worry that you might be pregnant when you didn’t plan to be. We like to know when our period is coming and when it doesn’t show up it can create panic. The irony here is that the reason your period is delayed is, frequently, because of stress. It can be stress you’ve experienced earlier in your cycle or even the stress you’re experiencing waiting for your period – both can actually make your period late.
Of course, this is only true when you discount the other common reasons for a late period, like pregnancy, if you’re breastfeeding, if you have PCOS, if you’re entering perimenopause or menopause, if you have a thyroid problem, and if you’ve recently come off hormonal birth control. If none of these reasons can account for your late period, then one of the top causes is stress.
Stress causes late periods by the way it disrupts your hormonal patterns. Your hormones need to meet certain levels and follow certain patterns in order to trigger both ovulation and your period. If stress gets in the way this can cause a messed up cycle. Stress causes a rise in stress hormones, specifically cortisol, and cortisol affects your other hormones – the levels produced and their interaction.
5 things to know about stress and your period
1. Stress raises cortisol levels and disrupts your blood sugar which disrupts your ovulation and period.
2. Stress hormone cortisol blocks progesterone production and lowers progesterone levels. Your body actually uses your progesterone to make more cortisol to react and respond to the stress. This can not only mess with your cycle, but make it difficult for you to conceive.
3. Stress around the time you normally ovulate can delay or even prevent ovulation. Cortisol can suppress ovulation. This makes sense – a pregnancy on top of a stressful period in a person’s life is not ideal. Your body in a way is trying to keep your energy available to address the stress before conception takes place.
4. Stress post-ovulation can cause hormonal imbalance. If you do ovulate and stress comes later in your cycle, it can potentially cause spotting, an early period or a period that looks or feels different to your norm (in consistency, color, length, or symptoms like cramping).
5. A late period may not be considered a period at all – it’s more of a breakthrough bleed. You didn’t ovulate, so it’s not a physiological period – however, your uterus still needs to shed the lining it has built up.
Your hormonal cycle is a chain reaction. If one stage of your cycle does not occur as it should, the following stages will not receive the correct triggers. When your ovary releases an egg, the ruptured egg sack produces progesterone. The increase of progesterone in your body encourages the buildup and eventual release of the lining of your uterus, aka your period.
I’m an advocate for listening to your body and a late period is your body saying something loud and clear, but what exactly is your body trying to tell you? A messed up cycle is a message. It’s a call-to-action from your body.
If you don’t have reason to believe that any of the other causes I’ve mentioned above are behind your late period, then it might be stress.
Your late period is your body telling you that you are under constant or chronic levels of stress. If you want to ovulate again you need to work on living a less stressed life. Not ovulating is not just an issue if you want to conceive, it also sets you up for more hormonal symptoms and period problems – everything from PMS, to acne, to cramps. A late period is more than just a nuisance or inconvenience, it’s also going to come with a bunch of other health issues.
Once you period is late, there’s not much you can do to make your period come when you want during that cycle. But you can avoid future late periods by taking action today.
3 steps to avoid stress-delayed periods
1. Take a Healing Bath – Stressors can be unavoidable, but your response to stress is in your hands. This can mean a deeply relaxing bath 3 times a week with epsom salts and essential oils. It can mean reading a good work of fiction before bed each night. It can mean getting creative – taking a painting class or just doing some coloring at home. You can use your menstrual cycle to sync your schedule to your hormonal patterns – making everything feel easier and less like an uphill struggle. It can also mean making time for more pleasure in your life, and I don’t just mean sex. Or all of the above, which is real “extreme” self-care and most effective.
2. Go on a Sleep Diet – Poor sleep or a mixed up sleep schedule (staying up past midnight and waking up late) all makes for a stressed-out situation. Physiologically sleeping badly will cause high levels of stress hormone. But it also means you’ll always feel like you’re running to catch up. When you’re in bed by 10pm and up by 6:30am you will feel more in control and have some time in the morning to get centered and ready for your day. Put yourself on a “Sleep Diet” to have this sleep schedule every day for 21 days.
3. Try Maca – When we’re stressed we often have the knee-jerk reaction of reaching for the coffee in the morning (we think it’ll help us get everything done!) and alcohol at night (we think it’ll help us unwind!). Both of these things raise your cortisol levels and actually make you more stressed in the long run. Detox from coffee and manage your alcohol intake to avoid chronic stress. Try maca root powder for the energy boost you’re seeking – this adaptogen can give you pep without harming your sleep schedule.
How to do More With Less Stress
Always remember, that once you have the right information about how your body really works, you can start making health choices that finally start to work for you! You can do this – the science of your body is on your side!
to your FLO,
Alisa
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Hi Alissa,
Is it possible to develop pcos after pregnancy? I’m 9 months postpartum not breastfeeding for 8 of those months and my periods have been irregular and long cycles and I haven’t had one for two months now…. I had normal 32 day cycles before my daughter….
Hey please notice me, I am 2months delay and im worried. I took 4 pregnancy test on different months and it all came out negative but i still don’t have my period im scared. My boyfriend and had sex unprotected but he always pull it. Im confused and don’t know what to do I recently took the pregnancy test and still negative. Am i just stress or something? Help 🙁
Hi, It sounds like you may have a hormonal imbalance. You can start by visiting your Obgyn to look into what is going on, or you can find out more about what the causes could be by reading WomanCode. Missing periods can be linked to low estrogen, low progesterone, high testosterone, and/or low iron levels. But it makes sense to go get checked out to narrow down the possibilities.
Alisa
I’ve had the same problem, but my period hasn’t came within 3 months. I just lost my virginity in September, so I knew I was gonna miss it in October, we had sex in November but it wasn’t fully.. sex we was protected as well. & I don’t have any the stuff to be pregnant. But I feel like I’m stress out
Hi. I am having the same problem right now. What is your result ?
i am having the same problem but only missed one month. Allow me to explain see my last period was february 20 and i am iregular meaning my period comes at different times in a month i had sex took a plan be the next morning so i was good on march 6 i was bleeding brown blood i searched it up it said that it happeneds after ur period when ur blood comes in contact with air its been more then i month i took 3 pregnancy test they all came out negative. i have been sleeping supper bad i sleep during the day and stay up during the night so i think i am stressed what should i do?
Hi ahly! This just happened to me. Had a period june 28..around july 15 i had spotting then i missed my next period supposedly around july 26. I took several pregnancy test but negative result. Im kind of freaked out. What happened to yours?
This is my situation now!! The month is over and no period and with everything going on I have been stressing more than usual especially if I end up pregnant with an 11 month old. For a weeks I been having unbearable lower back pain too.
Hi!
I have a 10 month old too!
My periods have been regular since giving birth
But this month my period is now 7 days late and I have just had tiniest bits of blood in my discharge 🙁 Iam very worried!!
I am same I am so worried and scared I was trying for a baby and using pregcare and was using sperm donor I have missed the last two month periods I had light spotting took a number of tests and it’s negative please can anyone give me advice I just want my periods back please help
Is there any update with your period?
So I’m pretty scared… I have never had sex so thankfully I’m not worried about pregnancy but I’m 10-13 days late and I’m having lots of sticky white discharge! Do you know what it could be??? Thanks for this article, super great and helped me get some ideas 🙂
Hi Lex, This can be a perfectly normal discharge, prevalent post ovulation. However, if it had an unpleasant odor and you are having itching, then it could be a sign of a yeast infection.
XO, Christina – FLO Coach
So im pretty sure im not pregnant (I’ve never had protected or unprotected sex, or even a relationship haha) but im still pretty scared… my period is like 10-13 days late now and about a week before my period was due this runny clearish white discharge appeared (the consistency of Elmer’s white glue but more clear) and now the discharge is sticky and a more white color! Do you have any idea what it could be, im having no head aches or cramps or cravings. Thanks for this awesome website, I have gotten lots of good tips and info!
Hi Alissa!
This could not have come at a more perfect time! I have been following “Flo-living” the past year and have actually balanced my hormones to the point that I know what few days to expect my period. This is such a huge improvement from a few years ago, when I would go up to 7 months without getting a period. I am now 10 days late (not pregnant) for my period, and I know it is because of increased levels of stress. This brought me comfort to know that I can take steps to decrease my stress and take care of myself overall. Thanks for all your work that you do!
Hi Liz,
I am SO thrilled to hear it! You are doing an amazing job!! I love to hear the stories, so thank you so much for sharing with me and everyone here : )
Alisa
Hi Alisa , please notice me and please reply me.i really need someone help rn, im so lonely.
Me n my bf had a unprotected sex 2 weeks ago, we used withdrawal method. We sometimes do this method and i still get my period every months, and sometimes we used birth control pill.
Last month i still get my period, but after unprotected sex that last 2 weeks, i late for 5 days of period already. But still on my period day i having breast tenderness just for 2 days, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal discomfort, puke, and back hurts. I fell the period symptoms but i did not get my period blood flow.
I also so stressed when i late for 1 days of period. I cried a lot, and sometimes i felt just wanna suicide. Im so scared of getting pregnant. Like i can’t control my emotions.
My period is irragular. Like sometimes i late for 1 days, andperiod the other day. But for this month i already late for 5 days. I freaked out.
I test my pregnancy test on 4 days late of period, it says negative.
Can anyone please help me, i dont know what to do anymore, what exactly is wrong with me 😭😭
are u alright now pls answer me
Hi are you fine? Please let me know how everything is going on
Hi, my baby 23 mouth old, for the last 4 month breastfeeding only nights, still my periods didn’t return
Hi Alissa, my Gyn told me today that I have follicle maturation disorder. She thinks best solution would be to go back on the pill or get pregnant. Both is not an option for me. How can I balance my body? Thanks in advance, Lena
Great article, thank you! I recently for the past month or so significantly decreased the amount of dairy, sugar, and bread in my daily diet. I have never felt better, but to my surprise, my period hasn’t arrived yet! My period was very regular before, so I’m wondering if I shouldn’t have messed with my system (even though I know the less dairy, sugar, and bread can only be good for me!). Is this normal? I didn’t think it was stressed out this month!
Very good article, this has had some people freaked out! Thinking they are pregnant when they actually aren’t! Stress does so much to the body.
I am very stressed out right now because my period is late and I cannot be pregnant. I have taken multiple pregnancy tests and they all came out negative. Can stress cause you to miss an entire period?
Hi Alexis,
Stress can cause missing periods, as can a hormone imbalance. Please let my team know if you would like to schedule an appointment to speak with one of my coaches! Take care,
Alisa
Hi all.. I have missed my period august and its the last week in september and I still havent seen it. My bf and I were havin issues in july n itstressed me out pretty badly I think it has caused me to miss my period
Can stressing that you might be pregnant cause you to miss or have a late period??
Hi Alyssa,
Stress can effects your periods. But please do to your doctor to get a pregnancy test if you suspect this.
Alisa
I have been hugely stressed at work this month. I have suffered constant anxiety in my stomach, had insomnia and had to switch my phone off to give my mind rest… surprise surprise it’s 12 days over my due date and I have yet to start my period! It’s never happened before so naturally I have been doing pregnancy tests and 7 have been negative ( I am trying for Baby for a while) so I guess it’s stressed related which is bit of catch 22 as the stress of not starting and not being getting a positive result is infuriating! So when do I contact a doctor ?
Hi Sophia,
It’s a good idea to go get checked out by a doctor, get some bloodwork and just make sure everything is OK. If you have been trying to conceive for a while now and are having trouble, it could be a good idea to start looking deeper to see how to support your body. Let us know if we can help.
Alisa
That all makes sense… I broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years this summer, then went travelling to sort my head out. However we’d been in touch everyday and it didn’t really feel like it was over. Then he told me he’d slept with someone (assuming I was doing the same). I had the most visceral reaction, uncontrollable sobbing, troubles breathing, chest pain, wanting to puke etc.. I’ve blocked him since so as to not hold on to old hopes anymore. That piece of news and the communication withdrawal might explain why my periods have done a complete no show! (8 days late on a 33 day cycle). I’m PMSing like mad though which is a bummer :/ So what I have another month of sore boobs and low moods awaiting me?
Hi, did you manage to get your period? I am really late too and panicking there is something wrong with me (impossible for me to be pregnant).
Kylie
Hi Alisa,
I am currently 5 days late on my period and there are a few factors but I don’t know how to sort them all out.
First, I was taking my birth control irregularly for a couple months before just going completely off, that was at the end of October.
Second, in the middle of my cycle, I started bleeding randomly for 2-3 days and at first just believed it was a tear from some intense sex with my boyfriend that specific weekend, but now I am not sure what to make of it.
Third, the past two months have been really hectic with my job; I’ve been working till 11pm some nights, waking up between 5 and 6 each morning, crying, anxious, and stressed out due to all the troubles with my job.
My boyfriend and I are very careful (besides me going off my birth control) but we always use condoms and he always pulls out before ejaculating into the condom. For the last few days I have been terrified that I may be pregnant, I can’t sleep, I have been anxious, frequently crying, unable to focus on work, and feeling isolated and that I cannot speak with anyone about what I am experiencing.
What do you think is going on, what do you think I should do? I truly feel very scared and alone and because my boyfriend and I are long-distance, I have an added layer of stress and isolation because as much as he wants to be here for me, he can’t.
Thank you for your post though, it has been helpful and has eased some of my worry. I just feel stuck and without someone to turn to.
Hey.. in exactly the same situation rt now… Pls tell me what happened?
Hi. Has your period came?
Hi! So my period is 9 days late, I am not pregnant. Right after I ovulated (I’ve been tracking my cycles planning for another baby in February) I found out my middle son will be having another brain surgery this summer. Something that wasn’t supposed to happen for 3-5 years. I am a little (more than a little) stressed. I have had period symptoms for 2wks off and on. Cramping, sore boobs, tired. How can I breakthrough and just have a cycle? I’m already less stressed. Do I just wait it out?
I’ve taken 7 pregnancy tests all negative with a few different brands.
Hi Alisa,
So this happened to me before, I didn’t get my period because of stress. Recently me and my boyfriend had sex and since we know each other for quite so time we decided to do it without a condom even that, he didn’t finish inside me. After that I took a pill just to be safe and now one month later my period didn’t come and I am worried because it’s regular. I am thinking that maybe I am stressing to much about it and it’s just stress related.
Thanks for this post, it helps me.
Hi Stefanie,
The hormones in the pill may have effected you. I would support your body with some green juices (veggies like cilantro, celery, ginger, lemon, green apples) – this will help your liver detox of excess hormones.
Alisa
Did you get your period yet? I am in this exact situation and I am so stressed.
Hey did you get your period ? I am in the same situation but my period is irregular
HI
I am 37 and have been on the progesterone Pill for years after having two children. 4 months ago I had a health scare which caused chronic stress where i couldnt eat sleep or concentrate. At the time I also decided to come off the Pill as I had been bleeding every 14 days for the past 12-18 months. Since October I have had 3 periods one at 14 days one at 17 days and one at 19 days. I have now gone 45 days with no period? I have called my doctor and all they have advised is that it may be that my body is irregular since coming off the pill and the advice given is to go in once I start bleeding for a hormone test – My worry is what if I don’t have a period? I have read so many disturbing reasons as to why I may have missed my period its starting to really get to me. Could the stress from last October only now be kicking in? Do you have any other advice?
Hi Alisa. I’m confuse I have my period last December and end there at beginning of January, I was supposes to start but I didn’t started .I was also having a fight with my bf this month ,and I was very stressful about that I even cryed the whole night that lead to upset stomach ,can it stress that disturb my period or could be something else?
My mom died last January 19 and I’m feeling deeply devastated right now. I missed my period that was supposed to be last Jan 26… Is this because of stress?
Hi Genevieve,
I am so sorry about your mother. Give yourself a lot of space and TLC to heal.
Stress absolutely effects our cycles, and you can miss periods because of it.
Alisa
So the last time I had sex was Jan 1st and literally everytime I have sex I get kind of freaked out that I’m pregnant. However my pms started a little later and not as severe as it usually was, about two weeks ago. Then I got really stressed. Like almost non stop thinking about it. My period was supposed to start last week but it hasn’t. I’m taking a pregnancy test tomorrow but do you think it’s just stress? I also moved in January which stressed me out as well.
I am in your shoes right now and College is stressing me out so much that I think about my period constantly. Personally I blame it on stress because my tests came out negative but google is literally making me think otherwise.
Hi Amber,
Did you ever get your period? I’m going through a similar situation right now. Just underwent a difficult move, and am swimming in a high amount of stress because of work, life, school, and now my period being a little late…not exactly sure where to go from here/when to take a pregnancy test. Had sex exactly two weeks ago, period is now 2 days late when it’s usually pretty regular.
hello.. im in the sam boat as you.. I know that this was a month ago but i hope everything is okay
Did you guys get your periods? I’m in the same situation as well. I can’t sleep thinking about it.
Hi
Ok so I’m 6 days late on my period. I’ve take several pregnancy tests and all negative.
My last period was 4 days late with horrendous symptoms and abdominal pain to a point of nearly passing or. I went to the doctor who tested for a water infection which came back negative. I also have had a smear test which is also normal. I had some very very light spotting around the time of my period but no proper period. I’m always regular and never ever late. I must admit I’ve been so stressed and anxious about this for a week now. Could this be stress related or could it be something else?
I have you found out what the cause it? I am having the same issue
My periods gets delayed till the reason for stress is solved.Once solved, Periods occur in an hour.
Lately,I am going thru a tough time, and those months which I am stressed,periods get delayed till the problem is solved.
My reasons for stress are taking time to solve.What happens to our body if this continues.
To be honest,this is fourth time this year.it is really hard to keep up when PMS and stress hits me same time.
Please tell me what happens to female body if periods dont occur or is late.
Hi my name is amber im 4 days late on my period i have kindof been taking prego test an they say negitive i know ive been stressing completely from dec 29 to march 3 but jan 10 i took a plan b the 2 days pater i took plan b again but i started my cycle on time january 27th so idont know if its the mixure between plan b that messed me up an stress that messed up my cycle because i was suppose to start feb 27th an now its the 3rd but i did take first responce on the first of march an i was not pregnant i still feel the semptoms i usually get when im about to start my period but i have not bled yet
Please use the plan b pill in moderation. I took the plan b pill about 5 times within a 3 year span and the consistent hormonal imbalance brought me into a deep suicidal depression that I couldn’t get out of for almost half a year. I had to isolate myself and cry most days without any reasoning besides my hormonal imbalance. Ive sworn to never take it since then and wouldn’t wish that experience on anyone.
hello.. im really nervous to talk about this. so first off i wan to say that i’ve been diagnosed in the past with chronic anxiety, so its very very easy for me to over think and worry about everything and anything. i am NOT on birth control (pill) because my guardians that i live with think that its only for sex. I have had irregular periods in the past as well. so me and my bofriend had sex on the 12th of feburary and my first day of my last period was feburary 3rd. my period tracker says i am four days late. me and my boyfriend used protection and i checked the condom for holes before hand. this is my first time having sex in 2 years. when he took the condom off, pre cum dripped on to my thigh a good mayybe 7 inches away from my vaginal opening. and my anxiety has been causing me to worry. he wiped it up and everything and confirmed with me that he had gone to the bathroom that morning which was 12 hours after his last ejaculation. i took a pregnancy test already and it came out negative. i have cramps, and my boobs hurt like how they do when i have my period. i really need advice and i need help.
Hi Amber,
I hope that you are ok! Holes can be made in condoms while you are having sex, so keep this in mind. You can also use a backup birth control like the Today sponge – it is inserted into your vagina and contains spermicide.
Alisa
I had sex January 4th and 2 weeks later i started my normal period. Now i am 14 days late. The week i was supposed to start, i had all of the signs but i suddenly came under a lot of stress because of work. That stress continued until yesterday because now I’m on vacation! Is it possible to be pregnant? Or is this severe stress just causing me to miss a month? Last time i missed my period was back in July of 2017 but i was also under a lot of stress back then. I’m also way over weight, 240lbs. Could that play a role in it too?
I am 17 yrs old. And my periods are late. What can be the reasons behind it.. And how can my period come back…..
Hi, I’m trying to conceive and ovulated according to the tests and didn’t fall pregnant and 12 days late but had lots of negative tests and confirmed with a blood test. How do I get my period starting again? Since I ovulated I assume that means I need to bleed ? I’ve been under a lot of stress moving house during this period and new job due to work related issues
I’m 14 yrs old , I have sex in October 2017 and I got my period for two months and then when the new year started I didn’t get my period for January, February nor March and I’m very confused, I took a plan b pill and I also got tested if I was pregnant and it came out negative and I took another in February and it also came out negative so I don’t know what to do I’ve very scared
Hi Amber,
I would recommend that you visit your Obgyn for a consult to make sure everything is ok. It is possible that your hormones got a little out of whack on their own, or as a result of the high does of hormones in the plan B pill. Reach out to my team if you want more info on how to naturally bring your period back!
Alisa
I got my period on March 1st and my app says I was supposed to get my next period on March 27 (my cycle is 28 days). It’s March 31 and still no period, I know I’m not pregnant because I haven’t done any sexual activity at all. All week I have been constipated and minor cramping though so idk. Also during the time, I was supposed to ovulate I was very stressed with exams that determine if I graduate grad school or not.
I m not having periods since 1 month I had sex 1 week ago then I took unwanted 72 .. still i m not getting periods . What would be the reason of not having periods?
So far so good I’m on my first bottle of fertilemd supplement. Normally my period never really came on schedule and always came on between 28 and 40 days I started taking these pills So far my cycle last month was just 28 days on the nose.
Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex last month, during the last day of my periodical. Then I started working night shifts and really stressed me out and my sleeping schedule is messed up. I’m having anxiety attacks for a week. I’m depressed and I’m crying every time while waiting for my period. My bf told me not to get stressed about my late period or it will become more late, but that’s not easy.
Hi. Just wondering, did your period came?
Hi kristine im in the same situation. Did u have your period?
Hi. My last period was on March 24, 2018 and Im supposed to have my period on April 23, 2018. Im 5 days late now and I had unprotected sex with my bf. Im having mild cramps and tender breast but I dont have my usual period symptoms like pimples. Im so afraid to take Pregnancy test test. Can I be pregnant?
Hi. My last period was on March 24, 2018 and Im supposed to have my period on April 23, 2018. Im 5 days late now and I had unprotected sex with my bf. Im having mild cramps and tender breast but I dont have my usual period symptoms like pimples. Im so afraid to take Pregnancy test test. Can I be pregnant?
Hi! So did u get ur period?
Hi,
I’ve missed by period by 8 days and I’ve been stressing about pregnancy for the past week. I took a HPT which was negative. I usually have regular cycles between 29-31 days. And I had protected dry sexual activity (which happens to be my first time)on the 28th day of my cycle which was 2 days before my due date. Please help as to what I can do. I have been under a lot of stress and I have tried multiple home remedies. I do not want a pregnant right now. My last cycle was on 25th march
Omg this was a godsend. I’ve been really stressed with my job and personal life recently, extremely stressed. Also had a new development in my love life so I wasn’t sure if that was the reason I missed my cycle. Once pregnancy was ruled out by multiple tests I assumed it had to be my body’s reaction to stress. I’m going to try the healing bath and sleep treatment and hopefully I can get back in the swing of things. I’ll definitely share this with my friends! Thank you so much!!
Hi… I’m 23…My period is 5 days late….my last period ended on the 21/04 and I had sex for the first time on the 2/05 (protected sex).. Been freaking out since dat day …. Right now 18/05 my period isn’t still coming…. And I can’t really feel any pregnancy symptoms….. Plz I need help…. I’m scared
Hi. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex (he pulled out before he ejaculated though) right after my period last April 25th. I had to take a pregnancy test 11 days after we did it, as a protocol in the hospital I was admitted to because I have UTI, and the result came out negative. I’m now supposed to get my period two days ago, but it still hasn’t come yet, even though around a week ago I had a thick, white discharge. It was our first time having sex and since then I’m feeling so stressed whether I may be pregnant or not. What must be the cause of my delayed/missed period? Anyway, I’ll be taking a pregnancy test again tomorrow and hope all goes well.
I’m actually going through a similar situation and would like some input from somebody else. So, my boyfriend and I had protected sex on May 4th, he didn’t ejaculate while inside of me, and I also did not get any pre-cum on me, or near me. I have an irregular period, sometimes it starts on the 15th of everything month sometimes it starts on the 19th of every month. I’ve noticed lately it has been starting later. So, for right now I am guesstimating that I am about 5 days late. I took a pregnancy test this morning, which came out negative, there was no faint positive line it was completely negative. I also checked the condom after we had sex and there were not tears. I put water in there and everything to make sure and it was all okay. I have been through so much stress recently. The stress started when my period symptoms started and now there is absolutely no sign of my period, so now I’m stressing out even more. I’m thinking it’s from stress. Can someone please give me another input?
hi, do you get your period? how do you back it from stress. I have the same situation as yours.
Hi! I am 7 days late from my expected period..I have 31 days cycle..during my fertile days I had sex with my boyfriend once..on the 29th day (June 1) my cycle I travelled to UAE from Philippines..I had cramps and yellow and foul smelling vaginal discharge on that day..I have experienced mixed emotions during that time..it’s my first time living without my mom and my boyfriend..at first I thought I would be fine here in UAE..but during my stay here, my sleep are usually 5 hours below and the climate is hotter than the Philippines..on June 3, we had a big issue of my boyfriend..from June 4 to june 7 i have experience cramps 2 times..and I felt those cramps from June 8 until now but with yellow vaginal discgarge..I feel very depressed right now I have been crying everyday and every night…I am really in need of help right now..I am very desperate..please send me your message through my email @ [email protected]
hello, last night me and my boyfriend had sex, the condom broke, and we are 90% sure that he came in me. we immediately ran to cvs and i took the plan b pill not even an hour after he finished. my last period began the 27th of may (last month). i usually have sore breasts, cravings, mood swings, and cramps days before my periods. but i have none of those symptoms yet, and i did the “cervix test” to feel how low and hard it is, and i can’t even reach it!
i couldn’t be more paranoid and stressed about being pregnant, it was only 24 hours ago but i can’t help but stress! how long could i delay my period for stressing? will it make the pill fail? please help.
I had dry sex, no penetration and i was wearing clothes but he wasn’t. he also did not ejaculate. this happened on my last day of my period i’ve been really stressing about being pregnant. my next period was supposed to arrive on september 8th but on september 11th i had what seemed normal cramping and i had my period or spotting for like an hour and it completely stopped. now my anxiety and stress are even higher. is it really impossible for me to be pregnant? i keep thinking what if i am and i get scared and my stomach turns into a knots and i cry
Hi Lexi,
The best thing for you to do is to go to a women’s health clinic or obgyn. There could be other reasons for a missing period. But it is best to know for sure.
Alisa
I had protected sex a little over a month ago and I had a period two weeks later. A full normal period. However this month I haven’t gotten my period yet and I’m on cycle day 37. I’m a bit concerned on what it could be. I have been on and off under stress his past month, but I’d like to know if someone knows what could be going on. Much appreciated!
Hi Yvonne,
There are several reasons for late periods. I would recommend that the first step you take be to go see your Obgyn for some testing.
Alisa
Pls I am 10 days late and no signs of my period, tho..I have checked using p.t BT negative,and I’m presently taking a birth control pill (levofem).how long wil I take d drug for me to see my period please.
Hi good day. mw and my boyfriend got aex but we used condoms. we dit it June 1. then after a month which is july , i had my mens. And then aug and now september , u still haven’t mens what do you thinj is the problem? my last period is July 25 then it last july 30 2018.
I am sexually active and am on day 40 of my cycle. I just finished a week of exams which have been stressful and have taken 2 pregnancy tests which have both come out negative. I don’t know why my period hasn’t come but it keeps my rethinking whether I am pregnant or not which in turn is stressing me out.
I’m in the same exact boat! Did your period ever come?
Hello I’m only 17 and I have missed my period twice and I show no signs of pregnancy please help me
I’m 21 and I have been taking birth control pills for 2 years now and recently I have had 2 periods 2 months ago and then a week After i got done with my second period I had very little to nothing spotting and didn’t get a period that month and my tracker said I was suppose to get one the 22nd of October but never got it and I’ve been stressing for a month and a half about a lot of things mostly my period does over accsesive amounts of stress cause missed periods I took a test and it came out negative could it just be my birth control and the stress I would like to know so I can stop stressing about thinking I’m pregnant when I know I’m not
Hi I was supposed to start my period on the 1st of November and it’s still not here. What could possibly be the reason it hasn’t started
I haven’t seen my period since the end of September. I usually get it at the the end of the month. Last month in October I had an accident injuring my face, and knees and arm – so the first two weeks were spent healing from that. Right after I came down with a bad cold and a cough, so it’s safe to say I was pretty much sick all of October. My partner and I had unprotected sex on October 29th, it was a quickie and he pulled out so I didn’t think much of it. Then comes this month, we got into our first major disagreement and it hurt me more than I care to admit. Then I realized – where is my period??? So from that moment till now, I’m paranoid and anxious of an unwanted pregnancy, I’ve been thinking about it almost if not every day this month. On top of it all, I live in a mentally-abusive house with a sick old man and a narcissist, which is stressful 24/7 7 day’s a week. Looking back at all this and reading this article, I’m pretty sure I’m missing my period because of stress, but I don’t know??? Advice anyone?
Hello,
My boyfriend and I have a lot of (protected) sex, but he always wears a condom and pulls out before he finishes. There have been no close calls or tears in the condom or anything. I was supposed to get my period around the 20th (it is the 22nd today) and a few days ago I had some light spotting that went away quickly. On the 20th I thought I had gotten my period because there was some more blood, but it was very light. It is day 3 of this extremely light period (Thursday). Last week I applied for colleges, which was extremely stressful, and I had some bad mood swings with depression and whatnot. My breasts have been sore all month but this is a frequent occurence for me. Could I be spotting instead of my period because of stress? I am going to take a pregnancy test when it ends to make sure I am not pregnant. Thank you!
Hello! This probably sounds goofy but I would like an expert opinion. My period, which is usually like clockwork, is four days late. I have not had sex, but my boyfriend and I have been pretty close to having sex. Next week is finals week in my first semester of college, and I’ve never been more stressed before. I am assuming that this late period is due to stress, but the possibility of pregnancy has kept me up at night and stresses me out even more. I think I am probably scared and paranoid, but am I most likely late because of the stress?
Thanks so much, I love all of the information this article included instead of just saying that stress can make you late!!
Found out my pet ferret is terminally ill, my coworkers husband died of lung cancer, and my other coworker attempted to end their life, and my sister just announced she’s getting divorced all in one week. My period was supposed to come at the beginning of that week but all the stress pushed it off till today. My bleeding is very goopy black bits and my cramps are the worst they’ve ever been. I’ve felt like I’ve had the flu for the last week as well so nausea kept me from eating for a few days. Could the flulike symptoms and pain be simply late period problems or should I think about going to the doctor?
Hi Maddie,
If the symptoms persist or you are feeling unwell, please do go see your doctor.
Alisa
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I’m in this confusing situation, lost my father a month ago but before he die I kinda have unprotected sex and take morning after pills and I missed my period. I’m really stressed at the same time I think I’m pregnant and two days ago I started bleeding but it just stopped the following day. is there a possibility of me being pregnant.
My menses is supposed to come 8th of this month but still not in I feel sharp pains in my abdomen and my beast pains me too
Did you get your period
Hello, ladies. I apologize for the male input here, as this is a female matter. Hopefully, a guy that cares enough might read this!
As a husband, I tend to take interest in anything that stresses my wife out. And being late on a period is definitely a stressor. Please forgive me if I am being too forward in this, I only want to share me experience in hope that it may help someone else. And please excuse my general terminology…. I am a man.
My wife had recently been “moody” for about a week. So naturally, I assumed it was her “time of the month”. Once a reasonable amount of time had passed, I asked my wife if her “monthly friend” had left yet. She replied that it had not yet come. Being a man that pays attention to his wife, I figured that she was most likely stressed because it had not yet “arrived”.
Of course, I definitely should not tell her to “just relax”. Instead, I showed excitement at the fact that intercourse was possible. I know, typical male. Without going into too much detail… Let’s just say that after a sufficient amount of foreplay, intercourse was performed. My goal was to relax her the best way I knew how.
During the course of intercourse, when changing positions, I noticed very light indications of her friend “Flo”. This was well into the intercourse stage, there was no red during….. the first part. Of course, I made no mention of it. I assumed that would only make her self conscious about it! Trust me, if a guy is going to get freaked out over a little blood (I’ve never heard of a guy calling it quits at the sight of red), he’s not worthy. She did take notice of it afterwards, and apologized for it.
Ladies! That is totally not necessary. Guys really don’t mind! We’re more than happy to help! A warrior does not shy away from getting blood on his sword!
So to make a long story short…. Release can lead to relaxation. No, not my release, her release.
Guys (or Gals, I’m not judging), if you’re reading this… Women might not feel sexy when anticipating a period or worrying about one being late. Your job is to show her how sexy she is.
Ladies, if no suitable partner is available, feel free to work this one out solo. Even if lack of relaxation isn’t the issue… an “O” never hurt anyone. Can’t hurt to try!
Hi! I’m an anxiety sufferer and had two anxiety attacks the day I was supposed to start my period. Could these anxiety attacks lead to a late or missed period?
Hi im in this stressful and confusing situation right now and cramming of thinking that i might be pregnant because of performing sexual activity but is 50/50 sure that my bf doesn’t ejaculated inside me because we did the withdrawal type. I am 5 days late to my usual cycle but i dont even know how many days my cycle are. Im having symptoms like tender breasts and low back pain since last week but until now, my period doesn’t come up. Im really scared to take pregnancy test because i cannot afford to see the result. Is this because of stress that my period is late than the usual or will have a chance that it will never come? Please answer my concern, thankyou! I really dont know what to do, i cant be pregnant.
I am also under same situation did you get your period?
Hi! Im in same situation right now. So is your period come or what happen?
Please notice me n please please please please please answer me 🥺
Hi! I’ve been under an enormous amount of stress for the past year. I haven’t had my period in almost 6 months and it really worries me that there is something wrong. I’ve went to the doctor about it and the doctor told me that there was nothing they could do for me at the time because I only hadn’t had it for 4 months. I haven’t really felt any of the symptoms of getting a period like cramps and that worries me. Nothing I seem to do helps me get it back and I really don’t know what to try. I don’t feel like myself anymore and I don’t think that feeling of not feeling me is helping to return my period. I would really appreciate some advice 🙂
My period came but its not flowing it spots.. Its been two days now and its still sporting what could be the problem.
I just went through an heartbreak.
Hi!
So I’m just about to turn 16 and I’m feeling very stressed out because if school and I lost the motivation for everything. So my period is late for 19 days now and I’m really scared that something is wrong. I have never had sex before so I don’t know what’s happening. I’m also gaining weight, feeling a bit dizzy (might be because I don’t drink enough water) and I’m having cramps.
Hi Kate,
yes, stress can cause biochemical shifts in the body that can lead to hormone imbalance – you want to stabilize your body with a varied, whole foods diet that supports your blood sugar balance, get a regular sleep schedule and an exercise plan this is appropriate for your adrenal health state at the moment. Find ways to release stress with yoga and/or meditation, or even talk therapy, if you feel this would help!
Alisa
I have never missed a period anim freaking out its been 2 weeks since I 2as suppose to get my period. I have been stressing about finding a job but days before I thought my period was coming on I took advil to help the cramps but never got mines… and my sister period had replaced when mines was in March
I haven’t had my period since November of 2018 it’s now April 2019, I get moody, acne breakouts, cramps, and sleepy. All signs of PMS but no period, in February I was spotting but it stopped after about 3 days. Physically I feel fine, I’ve been stressed since November and I’m currently in the middle of moving out of my parents house for the 1st time so there’s a lot of stress. I just don’t know what to think I’m not sexually active, and I haven’t been for over a year now and I refuse to go to a doctor. Has anyone else ever experienced my situation? I’ve kinda just been playing it off as if my cycle is just taking a vacation and forgot to leave a note.
Well I have a app that tracks my period and today was the day that I was supposed to get it, but I did not. Usually I would feel that my period is coming but this time I don’t. I have done things before but have never lost my virginity.
Hello,
I have missed my period for a couple days now. I have missed my last one by a couple days due to my anxiety. I am 16 and have never had sex, so I can’t be pregnant, but I am super stressed about work, school, this, and my anxiety has been really high recently.
My peroid is 2 days late I knlw I cant be peregant as used a condom and he didnt cum inside of me but just dont understand where my peroid is it making me very stressed and worried…
Did your period ever come?
hi I’m Liz.
Usually i have my menstrual cycle of 30 or 31 days but last month i’ve taken pills to delay my period for 5 days, then i had my period after 5 days. So my cycle length became 36
but now it’s 24th of may and i still haven’t got my periods. Me and my partner had unprotected sex on 25yh day of my period. Is it possible to ovulate on 25th day of your period? Idk, my vagina is dry and my health is okay (no pregnancy symptom) my period is 4 days missing. Please help me or suggest me of something.
hi I’m Liz
Usually i have my menstrual cycle of 30 or 31 days but last month i’ve taken pills to delay my period for 5 days, then i had my period after 5 days. So my cycle length became 36
but now it’s 24th of may and i still haven’t got my periods. Me and my partner had unprotected sex on 25yh day of my period. Is it possible to ovulate on 25th day of your period? Idk, my vagina is dry and my health is okay (no pregnancy symptom) my vagina is dry. What should i do I’m literally confused !!
Erin,
First, head over to your doctor to get checked out – some blood work and maybe a pelvic ultrasound could be helpful. Next, definitely get started on implementing hormone healthy steps – you can get some tips from my book WomanCode, or find out more tools we have on the website. Diet and self care play a huge role!
Alisa
I didn’t get my period last month but all the symptoms that show am in my menstrual period showed up, Sam as this month my period hasn’t come but the symptoms showed up and even feel pain in lower abdomen, have done pregnancy test several times but it showed negative .please help me find a solution to in so that I can flow
i’m currently 6 days late and i’ve taken pregnancy tests and they’re negative. school just started back up for me and i’ve been real mooding and my boyfriend and i have been arguing or just getting pissy with each other this past week. sometimes i’m a couple days late but i’m usually very regular, i’m only 17 and don’t know what’s going on.
I and he had intercourse before my period and now it’s delaying although we had protection, I dont know what to do right now do I go for a medical check-up.
I started my period on the 19th of July, and ended around the 25th. I haven’t had my period any of August but I feel a little bit of period pains (I always have that’s when I know it’s coming) I took a test and it said negative, also my boyfriend and I have always been safe. I’ve been stressing this past month a lot because of I lost a job and my personal buisness wasn’t figured out and my period still hasn’t came. I need help:(
Hi just sharing what worked for me! Anabol naturals 23 essential amino acids has helped my start my period. The aminos remind your body how to work again, reset it and feed it anything your low on. This brand has a high concentration of aminos. I break them open and put them under my tongue for a minute a least a half hour before eating anything, twice a day. It ll be absorbed into your blood stream faster. Ive was really sick with epstein barr and stopped menstrating for almost 4 months.
Hope this helps it really works!!!
Hello,
So I’ve been on the pill for over a decade and never any issues. Well here we are close to my 40s and my period is late or delayed. I’ve recently picked up a second job so I’m not sure if that’s throwing it off. Single parent a fulltime job that’s been crazy and learning a new job. I am spotting and having cramps like my cycle is coming but nothing. Any advice?
Hi,
So I’ve been on the pill for almost a year and a half now and my period has (thankfully) been pretty regular. But this month it’s late. I want to believe that stress has the biggest factor to it, I recently started a new job and have been running from one to the other for a month now. I also screwed up and took my pill late 3 times in my cycle(from a few hours all the way to a day late) but I spotted for the first time in years. My boyfriend and I haven’t been able to be intimate since our schedules have left me so exhausted as of late and we just recently had sex for the first time in about a month just a few days back. My worries are just stress right? I’m terrified it may be something else that I’m not ready for yet…
Hi!
I am 18 years old and I’ve always had a very regular heavy, 7 day period that came about every 30 days… until last month… In October my period was on time, but it was much lighter than any other period I have experienced and lasted about 20 days. I called my doctor after bleeding for 15 days and she said not to worry unless I was experiencing painful cramps, or if the bleeding didn’t eventually stop. Since then I have not had another period, I’m currently on day 40 of my cycle. I am in a serious relationship, sexually active and not on birth control. I’m always extremely careful and use protection every time. I took a pregnancy test a couple days ago just to be sure and it was negative. I’m just worried there could be something wrong and I’m afraid my worrying is delaying my period even more! Any words of wisdom or advice would be appreciated. ?
I’m in the same situation. Did you get your period
I had my last period in Mid to late September. I believe I had unprotected sex a few days after I got off my period. Beginning of October I started a new job which I was stressed out about, my sleep schedule totally changed along with my eating schedule. I have been stressing out so much and I’m so paranoid I don’t know what to do.
Hi,
I am feeling awful right now. I am extremely worried, anxious, and depressed. I have never before been late on my period and I ALWAYS feel symptoms prior to getting it. I am 3 days late and have been sexually active this whole past month. I took four pregnancy tests all which came out negative. I still have zero symptoms and am 95% sure I’m pregnant. I want to die, my parents would kill me if they found out. I don’t know what to do. Somebody please help.
Hi Anica,
If you find out that you’re pregnant, find a Planned Parenthood. Not everyone will agree with this, but what happens to you is your choice, and they can tell you your options and help anonymously and without judgement. They also have an anonymous text line where you can get advice and encouragement from a real person, whatever happens and whatever you decide to do. It was really helpful to me when I was in a similar situation.
Good luck – I know how scary this feels!
Hi,
I’m feeling really anxious and nervous, me and my boyfriend are sexually active and I missed my period. We have protected sex but sometimes we don’t and he pulls out right before. I’m so worried that I’m pregnant and I’m stressing out, I don’t know if should take a pregnancy test now. I am really worried and don’t know what I should do
Hi alexis, my period was always on time but since my fiance killed himself 10 months ago I’ve not had a period since I’m so scared and am under major stress I’m 35 and so afraid it’s menopause I’m tired all the time but I cry a lot too and have put weight on, I’m terrified please get back to me
Hi I am delayed also, its been to months since my period is late I am really confused right now, and I don’t know what to do, I’m really scared please notice us who badly needs you right now, this is such a big deal for since I am just 17 year old I hope I catches your attention cause I really need your words right now thank you very much.
Hi I am also delayed its been 2 months since my period is late,I don’t know what to do, I am so nervous this time, I’m just a 17 year old, it would be great if you can answer my question, I would highly appreciate it, we do please. Thank you very much
I am terribly concerned about my menstrual health. I have had periods like clockwork my entire life and now I haven’t had one for 7 months. I have been for four scans, numerous blood tests, smear tests and no abnormalities. I have never wanted one more in my life as I always felt so in tune with my body and now I worry about it constantly. My anxiety and depression became too much for me to manage alone last year but this is the one problem I cannot overcome. I don’t know what else I can do to help myself return to ‘normal.’ Any advice would be so helpful.
Hi there,
the female endocrine system is complex, and there are many things that can contribute to imbalance. There is a lot of info in my book, WomanCode, and you can also schedule a session with one of my coaches for a more indepth deep dive into what could be happening. You can schedule that here: https://www.floliving.com/counselor-consultation/
XO, Alisa
Hi,
Almost 2 years ago I suffered from anorexia and I haven’t had a period ever since. I gained back the weight and took several blood tests which my doctor told me were okay; she said that my missing period was now due to stress. What can I do too get my period back? I am really worried and I really don’t want to go on the pill.
Thank you!!
Hi Sarah,
Even with weight gain, your periods may not come back right away. You want to focus on healing the adrenals, and making sure that you are replenishing the micronutrients needed by your body to heal. If you want more info, pick up a copy of my book WomanCode – there is a lot of info in here that will help you!
XO, Alisa
Hi!
I havent had my period since november of last year when my grandfather passed away and I also moved country so I was under extreme stress. I got bloodwork done and no signs of PCOS but I had very little – no estrogen. the doctor gave me estrogen to take for 2 months but still nothing. I feel like a part of me is missing I just wish I knew how to get it back 🙁
My period is delayed for over 2 months now… I personally am stressed and think this is the reason. But now I’m stressing over the fact that the periods are delayed. Its just been a cycle of stress now. I’m worried about thyroid problems and pcod. What am I supposed to do?
Hi am nathalie i missed my period for 2 days now ,was drinking green detox don’t know if it can affect my period should i be worried?
But don’t have any sign of pregnancy
Hi, my period has been irregular since last summer and it’s suppose to start but it hasn’t yet. My boyfriend and I had protected sex a few weeks ago and my period is suppose to start this week but I started to get worried so I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I’ve kinda had some signs that I usually get before my period (bloated and a little breast soreness) . I’m just trying to figure out If my period is more off track then it was before.
So my bf mad I had sex with just a condom and the first period was so much lighter than usual and only lasted for about 4 days. The next was the same. After looking into it I’m scared it was spotting or implantation bleeding but I also think maybe the stress what a factor. I’m on what’s supposed to be my third cycle since then and it’s two days late. My period is never on time tho and It could be the stress but I’m freaking out a little. Help please😭
Hello !
My period was supposed to start 4 days ago on 10-30-20 but my app i use says im only 1 day late 11-2-20 . Would it be too early for a test ? Or should I wait ?
Hi I haven’t had my period in about 3 to 4 months I haven’t had sex since covid started, my last period was normal but after I didn’t really sleep well or long enough I was stressed I tried to release by self pleasure but when it was time for my next period it didn’t come my period sometimes jumps so like changes time I’ll miss a month but have it twice in another so I wasn’t worried but I’ve never missed it this long is there anything specific that you think I should do??
Hello,
I had sex about 4 times last month (always with a nonexpired condom kept in a drawer, and we always checked to make sure it didn’t leak). However, my period is almost two weeks late. I am often stressed about school and pull all nighters usually once a week, and am generally a bad sleeper. However I am really worried a condom had a micro tear or leaked or something. I took 2 pregnancy tests last night and both were negative. But I have sore breasts and some light cramping. Could I still be pregnant? Thank you!!
Hey there. So I’m in a bit of a pickle. I am really confused as to why it is like this, but I am having early periods. So I had a period not even two weeks ago, and then there was a week in between where I didn’t have one. But now I am back on my period? HELP.
I’m not sure what it is, I don’t have a OBGYN either. And I’m scared. I’m eighteen, and not sure if it is health related, or stress related. Lately my workplace has been completely understaffed and I find myself working other peoples shifts sometimes, or filling in for one or two hours more after shift because people call out. (JUST TO HANG OUT WITH THEIR FRIENDS TOO.) And honestly it just stresses me out. I work 30 hours a work week (At a Burger King), and get payed every two weeks. Usually I would have 60 something hours, but lately it has been reaching 70-80 per pay period. And I don’t know if the stress of working so long and the anxiety I have during working, but I don’t understand why my periods have been so irregular during the past three months. Its been like this constantly!!
Hi Autumn,
Stress can be so hard on the body! Here is a link to a blog post that may be helpful for you: https://www.floliving.com/heavy-periods-one-supplement-need/
XO, Christina – FLO Coach
Relax! You are not pregnant :).
Idk if anyone needs to see this post to help you feel better or finding some relief from the worrisome of delayed/missed period or pregnancy scares.
Here is my story,
My cycle is averagely around 35 days, and my cycle is pretty regular. I missed my period for almost (3-4) weeks. I was supposed to have my period on Sept. 17, I’m sexually active (my bf and I have sex pretty regular, probably 3-4 times per week). We always use condoms but once in a while we would have intercourses on my “safe” days without condom. Anyway, the month of September I completely missed my period (which never happened) and I started to freaked out!!! 1 week prior to my period, I started to have dark brown spotting for 1 whole week. I started freaking out thinking it’s implantation- which is early sign of pregnancy. And started to get super stressed and anxiously waiting for my period to come which it never came (September). I waited 1-2 weeks after the “implementation bleeding” and took pregnancy tests, I took 5 of them (a few days apart and by weekly). All of my tests came back negative but my period never came. I started to have pregnancy symptoms, nausea, back pain, (sensitive breasts, super sensitive nipples, swollen breasts, nipples changing colors), heart burns, bloating, increased in basal temperature, loss in appetite, feeling tired & sleepy all the time, fast heart beat while resting, abdominal cramps. Yeah all of those symptoms are pregnancy symptoms. Finally I spoke to a Gynecologist, and the result is I’m not pregnant. The reason for my delayed/missed period is due to me being over stressed, and I was sick with the flu 1-2 weeks prior which caused my body to have hormonal to fluctuate which lead to have many pregnancy symptoms. Moral of the story, relax! If you use proper protection and practice safe sex, then the likelihood of you being pregnant is a no. Pregnant scares is pretty scary but it did bought my bf and I closer & he actually proposed to me soon after :). Good luck everyone!!
Hello any update with your period? I have the same case as yours
Signs that I may have PCOS, always had insanely irregular periods. Some have lasted a week and some have lasted 4 to 5 months. My last period was December 16th or 22nd, honestly I rarely keep track. I noticed a brown discharge, clot texture stuff January 28th and 29th. No period. Then on February 1st or 2nd there was clear mucus. No period. I’ve been panicking like crazy, almost causing myself to throw up. But been trying to stay calm. I did take 3 pregnancy tests. 1st was taken at 5pm, negative result. 2nd was taken at 1:30am several days later, negative result. 3rd was taken at 11am after waking up, dud. It showed a negative sign and then no vertical line in the control window. Though checked it a day later and it showed negative and the vertical in the window indicating not pregnant. No period yet. No pregnancy symptoms. I am also 36 yrs old, morbidly obese, and have had the same partner for the past 17 years. Have never been pregnant and have always done the “pull out” method. Due to work, life, etc I’ve been stressed, gain a lot of weight. My abdomen has gotten bigger, but it was big during my last 2 periods. I have 2 more pregnancy tests coming. Can’t get to a doctor that is good or respects confidentiality and no vehicle. I wish I knew what was wrong.
Is been 4month since I had sex but my period has been irregular even b4 i saw my January period I had to to use one herb by Feb but it flows well in March but April is going now and am yet to see my period am kind of scared
Hi, I have a question and I hope anyone out there can provide me with some re-assurance.
I’m trying to conceive since september last year, got pregnant after 1 month trying. But resulted in misscarriage in december, in the same week I lost my mother. Since then i’m going on my 6th try. The last 3-4 cycles I’ve had an extreme scarce menstrual flow, close to none really, it got me worried.
I had everything checked out recently (last cycle), my uterus lining is building up nicely, ovulation has been confirmed through bloodwork. Besides that I’m pretty regular (25-26cylce) and also my tempcharts are as they should be. Looks as if I’m most likely to ovulate. I’m pretty confident throughout my cycle until I get my period. I literally have like 5-6 brown wipes during 2-3 days but I don’t have any real flow anymore.
I don’t feel super stressed other that I’m obsessing over getting pregnant. My work is going great, life is good… my overall health is good although I could use some more exercise. I’ve never had a lot of bloodloss, even before my miscarriage but still what I consider to be healthy. I’m trying to refocus and trying “to let loose”, but it’s easier said than done. Any advice or tips?
thank you so much!
Hi Lora,
If you have had more than 1 early miscarriage, I would check for the MTHFR gene mutation. Next, I would support your body by doing the Monthly Flo program, or at least having 1 session with a Flo coach – it is hard to know what could be causing issues without more info. You can also try Mayan abdominal massage – this has been very helpful to support circulation and support fertility. Here is a link to the program: https://www.floliving.com/natural-cures-period-pcos-pms/
And one for a session, if you were interested in speaking with a coach:https://www.floliving.com/work-with-a-flo-coach/
XO, Christina – FLO Coach
So glad I found this blog! I was researching the same topic and I got to understand a lot more new things about delay of periods . Thank you for making it easier.
Hi im really stressed out, and i cant really go to a doctor for this because i’m afraid. Me and my boyfriend had sex last october 1 and i wasnt ovulating or it was my safe day. And my period was supposed to come on october 11 but it didnt, take note that me and my boyfriend had only had sex twice and we used protection, on top of that he didnt release ever because hes aware and we also checked the condom so far no leaks and no release inside. Im 2 days late and ever since my period didnt come yesterday i was full on stressed and panicking could it be due to stress? Thank you so much and i hope i get some answers
This is my first time being sexually active and im not familiar with a lot of things so i would def appreciate it if someone replied
Hi! So me and my boyfriend had protected sex on September 22 2022. And everything was fine I did have slight cramping throughout the weeks which I just assumed was from having sex and or ovulation cramps. As my period is now starting to be late I’m getting more and more and more stressed. I’ve been waiting for my period for a bit as it usually comes early. I was supposed to start my period around October 9th. being pregnant would quite literally just ruin everything I have going on right now, And my relationship with my parents. Me and my boyfriend used a condom, it didn’t rip, and he waited to ejaculate after pulling out. I’ve taken two pregnancy tests both being negative. Im a hypercondriac so everything is just 100% worse you know. I was nauseous a few times about a week ago but I’m not having many pregnancy symptoms. I just feel like somethings up and I need someone’s opinion on if they think im pregnant or not. Thank you
I had my last period i
On the 22 of October and have not see it now and am having breast pain and backpain… I tried to used pregnancy test it is negative pls what can cause it
Hi! I hope you will notice and answer my question because I’m really freaking out right now.
So, last dec. 3, me and my bf had a protected (using condom and pull-out method) sex during my ovulation period. But during dec. 5-10, I was busy with school projects, then dec. 12-18 was my examination week. Now that my exam is over and I am now in vacation, I missed my period. What do you think is the reason for my missed period? Please help 😭
Hi, The only way to know for sure is to wait for you period to come and to take a pregnancy test. You can reach out to your Obgyn if you feel that something is off.
XO, Christina – FLO Coach