Could I be pregnant?

July 2007

Question:
Can delayed menstruation be a sign of pregnancy? I haven’t had sex yet ok???

Answer:
Yes, delayed menstruation can be a sign of pregnancy. If you haven’t had sex yet, my next question would be, have you been intimate in any way like heavy petting and fondling (naked with genitals touching, or him masturbating then touching your genital, or you handling his penis then touching your vagina)?
You don’t actually have to have penetration (penis inside vagina) to become pregnant. Sperm can travel by way of petting and fondling. And the man doesn’t have to ejaculate either. There’s a tiny bit of fluid called “pre-cum” that also has active, living sperm in it. And this fluid shows up way before he ejaculates.
If you haven’t done any of these things, then it could be something as simple as a hormonal imbalance, which can be caused by anything from stress, to increased exercise, to weight loss or gain, to a host of other things.
Are you on the pill?
Sometimes woman have even forgotten to take the inactive pills in their pack and will start on the next pack of pills. It’s an easy mistake to make and will definitely stop your period.
How late are you?
If not very, meaning a couple of days, then just sit tight and wait a few more days. It’s normal to not be perfectly regular all the time. If after a couple of weeks and still no “miss flo,” see your doctor.