possible missed/delayed period?

[meowkitten.livejournal.com]

Ok i'm a little concerned and have a few questions.


background: had sex on June 16th and the condom broke. I took plan B about an hour later, and followed up with the 2nd pill right on time.

This month i have also started to work out more regularly (5 to 6 days a week, mid to high intensity) and have hired a personal trainer. (don't know if this would be a factor. And also a lot of tension going on at home with the husband :o(

well normally i start my period on the 21st-22nd of each month. Last month i started the 24th, and this month now its the 26th, and nothing. I took a pregnancy test today and it came back negative. It might be too early but i took it anyways. I have another to take, if you ladies should suggest so.

So my q's are, why could my period be delayed? And also, i went last month for my annual and got BCPs, (he gave me Loestrin) i was waiting until i started my period to start taking them, but if it doesn't come and i'm NOT pg, should i start taking them? This wont be the first time taking BCPs for me. I took them on and off since 17.

Thanks so much for any help you can offer!

Comments

[damiana-somnus.livejournal.com]

Maybe from the stress of things going on at home? Last Christmas was... ugh. Mine was delayed by 4 days, it was the first that had ever happened and it freaked me out so bad, I'm usually like clockwork!

That's all I can contribute, sorry!

[archangelbeth]

Plan B can wonk up periods. I'd suspect that's the issue, though periods can also go AWOL due to exercise and stress, as well. I'd go ahead and do a quick start on the pills -- take for 7 days before dispensing with back up contraception -- when you feel comfortable that there's no pregnancy.

Luck! I hope the stress goes away soon. O:(

[queensugar.livejournal.com]

One of the most common side effects of Plan B is that it can mess with your cycle; it can make your period come early or late. When you add to that the fact that you've been physically active (which can really throw some women's cycles off pretty significantly), it's not at all unusual that your period is late this month.

You can start taking your pills at any time, and you will be fully protected after seven days. And if you are concerned about pregnancy, you can start testing in about four more days -- generally 14-19 days after sex is a reasonable time to start testing.

[meowkitten.livejournal.com]

thank you so much for your comments!