QuestionQUESTION: The last three months my period has been coming every 6 weeks. I had sex about 28 days ago and my last period started 38 days ago and still no sign of it. A pregnancy test today was negative. Could I be pregnant? I am worried and too scared to ask my doctor for a test since he is a family friend.
ANSWER: You may be pregnant, or your stress about possibly being pregnant may be making you miss a period or have your period come late. I recommend having a friend take you to another doctor or your local Planned Parenthood clinic to have them do a pregnancy test.
However, I would try to relax if I were you and not stress out about it too much at this point. Stress can make you miss periods, so be sure to keep that in mind as well.
Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.
Best wishes,
Helen =)
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QUESTION: Thanks Helen,
I have begun bleeding, but it is very light compared to my regular period. I am in the third day of it and it is red in color. Is there any chance this could be implantation or just a light period?
AnswerIf it doesn't get any heavier or stops after just a bit of spotting, it is possible though rather unlikely it is implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding usually occurs about a week to two weeks after the egg is fertilized- it would be quite odd for it to occur almost a month after fertilization.
Based on what you've told me, I would think it is a light period.
Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.
Best wishes,
Helen =)
