Three days late but negative pregnancy tests.

[Gizzy Kelly]

Morning girls

I have always had 25/26 day cycles. I have never been late. I am now on cycle day 28 with no period. What has turned from excitement has now turned to worry. I have done 2 digital tests on day 27 and this morning on day 28 both of which are 'not pregnant' so I am clearly not pregnant.

The only thing I have been doing differently the past three months is take Agnas Castas. I started it in January. It has made my periods longer but the last 2 periods have been 25 day cycles.

I am just worried now. Where is my period? I have no twinges no symptoms and certainly have not had any pregnancy symptoms. Frustratingly I took the 'i don't care' approach this cycle so I only used one ovulation stick which showed a feint line but I did not do another one so god knows if i even ovulated. The last thing I need now is my periods to start playing up just before we start IVF.

The only other thing I can say is that I have been stressed out the last few weeks with work.

Any ideas girls?

 

[itisbabytime]

Morning. I think the digis aren't as sensitive as others ie FRER. Maybe do one of these.

Then again it could be the AC, I had a didasterous cycle on EPO so am now suspicious of any herbal treatments.

Stress can delay ov which will lengthen LP which will delay period. Herbal treatments could do the same

Or the AC meant u didn't ov at all so ur cycle is longer cos its annovulatory.

God I've prob just confused u even more.

 

[blondy13]

Hi Gizzy. This is the last thing you need! I think that it's probably a combination of stress and AC making this cycle go a bit crazy. Or a shy bfp?! Do you have any other brands of tests?
Maybe once AF does show you should stop AC, it sounds like your cycles don't need it anyway?
Big hugs- try not to stress because that might delay her more xxx

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

Thanks girls I am stressed and worried about it I am so on time with my periods. I have bought at FRER but I am 3 days late now and if a digi is saying negative then I doubt it is a shy BFP. Also I keep getting pains in my tummy do I think AF is on its way. Really could do without it. It is the one thing I rely on being so regular with good ovulation but I have been stressed this month. I will let you know how the FRER goes tomorrow xxx

 

[JJ Mum]

I would say too early for those pesky digis, wish you luck withe the FRER, try to relax , then it may just arrive X

 

[ScotchEgg]

i've seen lots of threads where people have tried AC and it's done all sorts of things to their cycles...are you starting IVF next cycle?

 

[leesey]

I didn't get a positive digi until 18dpo. But I've also had cycles in the past that have been longer (I once had a 6 week cycle a few years back) and the doctor put it down to stress. That probably doesn't help you, but just letting you know both things can happen xx

 

[LouiseB]

I wouldn't worry about it Gizzy.

Assume you are not pregnant because that is unfortunately the most likely scenario and just wait it out. Give yourself a deadline before you really start freaking out, like a week over due and fingers crossed AF will be here by then.

A longer cycle isn't necessarily a bad thing when it was previously 25/26 days so try to relax and it will come xx

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

Thanks everyone I am totally keeping it in my head that I am
Not pregnant. I have no symptoms at all and I just don't feel it. I
Not even sure if we dtd around ovulation. I am year end with work and beyond stressed out coupled with a few other issues but all is okay now. Thanks everyone xx

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

I have just done a FRER and it is negative so def out. I am now 4 days late do it must be stress or ac.
The thing is what do you do when period just does not come but your not pregnant? I have never ever missed a period and I did have a slight feint line on a opk during the cycle. I am so confused and fed up. I am praying that it is just a long cycle and ac is trying to lengthen it from 25/26 days. Never wanted my period do much. If a FRER is not picking up a BFP 4 days late then I am def out!

Do I need to go to my doc is she never shows???

Gizzy xx

 

[Drummers_wife]

Gizzy it'll be the AC x plays havoc with ppls cycles xx and normal cycles are 28-30 so ur not particularly late for a "normal" cycle x

Give urself some time have a relaxing Sunday and I'm sure shell pop up in the next few days xx

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

Thanks hon I think I have got myself so worked up it not helping. Do u think I should carry on with the ac? I guess it would be good to have longer cycles but I have always been told 25/26 days was was okay as long as my LP is longer than 10 days which it is. So confused. Xx

 

[Kay Kay]

Hi hun, obv we have been in touch but just wanted to post here as well. Your normal cycles sound great to me, I would love a shorter cycle like yourself tbh cos then you don't have to wait as long to bd etc. But if ac is helping you in other ways (pmt and your skin) then I understand why you would be reluctant to come off it. I'm thrilled I had no pmt last cycle and I'm sure that is down to ac. I'm sure she will arrive in good time but I have to say I hope more than anything that it is a shy bfp. You deserve that so much xxxxxx

 

[Drummers_wife]

Depends if the AC is helping in other ways and also depends on how long it elongates ur cycle too xx

 

[LouiseB]

If you don't know when OV was then you're not def out. I really don't believe in stress impacting OV/AF unless you are literally stressed to the point of not eating and sleeping etc It must be the AC.

My AF went AWOL for over a week once thanks to IVF so I know how confusing and frustrating it can be when you want to be pregnant so badly

As for AC I don't like it. I dont like taking anything that can harm pregnancy and to be honest I'd rather start IVF unmedicated unless it's by prescription. Some consultants will delay treatment if they find out you are on something that isn't regulated.

 

[Corrinne37]

What a head screw for you Gizzy!
I have heard stories that some people the hcg is just too low for a preg test to pick up - this is very rare though.
So maybe the AC.
Hope you get some anwsers soon x

 

[Gizzy Kelly]

Thanks Corrine I am now 5 days late but I did a fresh FRER this morning and it was negative. I am now on cycle day 30. I am not sure if my stressing out about it is making it worse buy I just wish af would turn up now. I love having regular cycles it is the only thing that I feel in control of with this whole TTC business! Really fed up xx

 

[CARNAT22]

Hi Gizzy hun,

You may have already mentioned but who gave you the AC? (GP? specialist?)

A short cycle is not a bad thing if your LP is OK - as your's is? So I am not sure why you were taking it...

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[Gizzy Kelly]

I went to see a nutritionist who specialises in fertility she was the same lady who did the hormones tests through the month which showed some low hormone levels in the second half of my cycle. The last 2 cycles on ac were good and normal but I just cannot understand why I am so late. I have emailed her this morning to see what she thinks. I know my LP is more than 10 days on my normal 25/26 day cycle but taking the ac was to deal with the hormone inbalances xxx

 

[CARNAT22]

Thanks for clarifying hun,

I would def see what your fertility nutritionist says and take it from there.

Sorry you have having such a frustating time

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