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writes:I am a sexually active 18 year old. I do not use a Birth Control Pill but I do use condoms consistently and carefully. I always make sure to check the condom and put it on/take it off properly. I get really paranoid, so after sex I check the condom by filling it with water and making sure there are no holes (gross I know, but it helps me sleep a little better at night). If in fact there were any holes, I am aware that there is a Morning After Pill and I would use it! So here's the deal...Like many of people on this site, my period is LATE! My cycle has always been irregular but I have never been this late before. I have taken two pregnancy tests that have both turned out negative. And I did wait a sufficient time to take them. My cycles (when they are "normal") are usually about 50 days long. But this number varies. I have not had sex since this whole stressful fandango started. The last time I had sex was over a month ago. I feel like there is a very small chance that I am pregnant. My body doesn't feel any different. But this whole very late period thing is eating away at my soul!I've gone through some major life changes since my last period. Ive moved across the country and am living with completely different people. My diet has changed from University Cafeteria food to actual food. I've had MAJOR anxiety issues, resulting in little to no sleep. And I've been on antibiotics for an ear infection. My weight has also gone up and down lately, as a result of my changing diets.So I am not quite sure what my question is here? I'm really just looking for some reassurance. I'm lonely where I am right now all of my friends are back home so I don't have any one to talk to out here.So if anyone can just offer me some advice (that aren't STATS and percentages of condom effectiveness, and pregnancy test effectiveness... trust me I've read it ALL), that would really be appreciated! This stress is consuming my life, I can't focus on conversations or anything!Thanks for all your help!
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reader, TasteofIndia  +, writes (15 July 2009):
 I really think that you're not pregnant, you and your missing period are suffering from major anxiety, crazy and huge life changes, yo-yoing weight and new antibiotics. All of these things can cause your cycle to get out of whack and I'm not surprised that it is! So this is what I think you should do. Go to a Planned Parenthood and get them to administer a blood test to see if you are pregnant. Get the official "no you're not pregnant", and then talk to them about whats going on with your life and your body. They'll be able to reassure and recommend better than we will. Next, I think you should take a mini vacation and just chill out... give your body time to catch up with everything that is happening in your life! It sounds like you have piles and piles of crap on your proverbial plate, so I would take a day or two just to sort through it all and get yourself into a more comfortable place. Good luck, my dear!!
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reader, BusDriver +, writes (15 July 2009):
 Personally, this sounds more like an anxiety issue - NOT a pregnancy issue! Most people would suggest that you relax.... yea, right! From what you have told us, you are experiencing several of Life's Major Events simultaneously - not usually a pleasant experience! Any ONE of these life experiences can delay a period - and that is most probably what is happening with you! However, perhaps you would feel more assured if you went to the clinic/doctor and confirm with them that you are NOT pregnant?
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