Has missed 2 or more periods and prior periods were regular.Recent breast swelling, weight gain or nausea.Sexual intercourse (had sex) within the last 3 months.You want a pregnancy test done in the office.You think your teen needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent.When to Call for Menstrual Period - Missed or Late Call Doctor or Seek Care Now A pregnancy testing fact sheet can be found at Search "pregnancy tests.".You can also go to a doctor's office for testing. Sometimes, a home test is negative even if you think you might be pregnant.Reason: hormone levels are higher in the morning urine. It is best to do the pregnancy test first thing in the morning.They can turn positive as early as the first week after a missed period. Urine pregnancy tests are very accurate.Home urine pregnancy tests do not cost very much.Birth control products like birth control shots, implants, and some IUDs.Dieting, extreme exercise and weight loss.No signs of pregnancy such as breast tenderness, breast swelling or nauseaĬommon Cause of a Missed Period after the First Year.
Has missed periods in the past or has had only 1 or 2 periods.This is most likely the cause if less than 2 years since the first period.This is due to not releasing an egg each month. Skipping periods is common during the first 1 to 2 years after they start.Normal Cause of a Missed Period during the First Year These products include birth control shots, implants, and IUDs with hormones. Teen not using any birth control that stops periods.Missed period: no menstrual flow for more than 6 weeks.Late period: 5 or more days late compared to normal menstrual cycle.