Question?

rachellearlene

::faces firing sqaud:: 

I tried to be responsible prior to posting by researching on my own, but I'd love input from anyone willing - good, bad, indifferent.

I had a light period 2+ months ago. I missed my last period. I've experienced some typical pregnancy symptoms, but each test I've taken has come back negative (I've taken 3). Through research, I've found that in some cases women just don't produce enough hormones to be detected in a HPT test. I plan on going to the doctor this upcoming week to have a blood test done. I'm I just being ridiculous or does this make any sort of sense. I'm confused at this point. I'm having a hard time convincing myself I'm not pregnant when my body is acting this way. Has anyone actually known someone that has encountered this? I'm finding internet "stories", but who knows with those.

Opinions? Flames?

leslie13510

It happens, but it's very rare.  Also it's common to basically make yourself feel pregnancy symptoms when you really want to.  If it's been a couple of months, and you're not on BC, go see a doctor.  Even if you don't think you're pregnant, 60 days without a period is usually when you want to get checked out to see what's going on.  There are so many things that could be the reason for skipping periods, besides pregnancy.

Good luck!

XXXXX222

It would be a good idea to at least call your doc and ask his/her opinion.  Good luck.

LucyAnnie

No flames, but just wanted you to know that is normal to skip a period every so often.  How long have you been of bc?  Have you been charting? 

So this would be 8 or 12 weeks since your last " normal" period?  A pregnacy test would read positive by now.  yes, there are rare cases, but not very often. 

Alex17

I have heard of people never testing positive on an HPT. 

No flames here. Seems like you are doing the right thing by calling your doc if you are concerned.

Good Luck.

ETA: like PP said, it's pretty rare not to test positive on an HPT if you are pregnant and it's past when your period is due.

greenclown

Have you recently stopped taking the pill?  I'm going to guess that you're not charting.  I think you're just going to have to wait to see what happens with the blood test.

sugarp

No flames here! Of course, I too would be wondering what the heck is going on b/c you've had a light period and then no following period. I have to say that if you were more than a month past due (in getting your period),  and each preg. test came back negative, I highly doubt that your pregnant. I think if you're that over due, the hormone would present itself. But, you're not being ridiculous! Something's off in your body and it's good you're going in for a blood test. have you gained any weight? Felt nauseous? Lost or gained appetite? Getting headaches more than usual or cramps in your uterus? Tired? Have to pee more often? These are some of the symptoms I have had when pregnant, but they could also mean you're stressed, PMSing, etc...so not entirely helpful:( Anyhow, anything can happen, so get that blood test and let us know the results!

staycee

it is very very very rare to be a person that doesnt' test positive on an HPT  - but that would be early on... someone who builds up HCG (the pregnancy hormone) super slowly.   If you truely "missed" a period - you would be far enough along to definitely have enough HCG to test positive by now.   Plus, if you have "symptoms" then you have enough HCG.

You probably didn't miss your period - you most likely had a random LONG cycle.   It happens.   That would be more plausible than being one of the miniscule few who don't build up HCG fast enough.

rachellearlene

Thanks ladies. I'll post again after my appointment with the update - whatever it is. I'm thinking it's just my body acting up, but we'll see. I went off birth control about 4 months ago, so I realize it could be related. Symptom wise: I've had headaches, mild nausea, bloating with 2-3 lbs of weight gain, and cramping right above my pubic bone. It just makes me wonder. I appreciate the responses.

kate1011

I actually have a good friend who didn't find out she was preg until she was 4 1/2 months along.  She took 7 HPT and all were negative.  And went to the gyno for her yearly exam and asked there, they only did a pee test with her (not blood - which maybe they should have...) and that was also negative.  She didn't know until she was getting a blood test for an upcoming surgery at the hospital.  GL to you!

kate1011

Also, my friends only symptom was sore breast.

(lucky her!!)