I stopped my contraception on March 9, my last period was on March 13. Today, April 16, I don't have my period yet. Is this normal?

Question

So I am 6 days late. I did a pregnancy test and it was negative I have been off birth control since March 9 because me and my boyfriend want our first baby, and yes I have had unprotected sex since then. I took a pregnancy test when I was 2 days late as well as 6 days late, but they were negative. I was wondering how many days late my period should I << worry >> and contact my doctor? Maybe it's just a hormonal disturbance related to stopping my birth control? thanks!

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, If I understand correctly, you have been off hormonal birth control since early March, right? What birth control method did you use in April? Have you had unprotected sex? Thanks for the details. It is indeed possible to think that this is a normal impact of your recent discontinuation of hormonal contraception. That said, there is no need to worry at all at this time. In fact, you may not have a period at all this month and it still wouldn't be a concern. We usually wait until the absence of a period has been present for more than 2 months and the pregnancy tests are still negative before we worry. For the rest, I recommend that you take one pregnancy test per week until your period starts. Happy ending and good luck with your conception! Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist