a wee bit worried.

[childofireland.livejournal.com]

Hi, i'm new :)

At 17, my cycles are still not perfect clockwork, but today is the day i should be starting and i have not. I have been sick with a baddd cold (fever, cold, cough, headaches, on medication for it), have been WICKED stressed with school and the idea that i may be pregnant. Also, i just had a pre-exposure vaccination, but the side-effects did not list possible menstrual up-set. Is it possible that (because of illness + stress) that my period is just late? I did see some things in the memories about stress, so i'm going to assume that's it, but with the cold also effect my cycles?

(Note: I had unprotected sex about a week ago, so the possibility for pregnancy is there; i'm not one of those 'could i be pregnant even though i never had sex!?' people ;)

Thank you in advance :)

Comments

[taldragon.livejournal.com]

the stress and illness will definitely have an effect on your cycle.

however, as you had unprotected sex, i'd suggest taking a home pregnancy test just to be certain (and perhaps find a form of birth control you can live with).

[stripling.livejournal.com]

it's very likely that your period is just late, but to assuage your fears, I recommend taking an at home pregnancy test. I took a test using a First Response, and it was good times.

good luck~!