I am late for my period. Am I pregnant?

I often tell you to call your doctor without hesitation. And you should. We’re here to help. We’re happy to help.

However, you don’t need you doctor to tell if you are pregnant!

If your period is late, wait one full week after the time you expect your period to start, then check with any over-the-counter urine pregnancy test.

If your test is positive, call your doctor to set an appointment.

And congratulations!

How do I know if my period is abnormal?

Some women experience bleeding that lasts more than seven consecutive days and at a volume greater than 80cc. Of course, exactly how much you are bleeding during your period is very difficult to quantify.

Some women experience bleeding between periods. Others experience both excessive bleeding and bleeding between periods.

Women can also experience abnormally short period cycles (every 21 days or less) and abnormally long period cycles (every 35 days or more).

If you experiencing any of these symptoms, call your doctor and set up an appointment.