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Could Delayed Periods Be Due To Seasonal Allergies?

Hello I am 4 days late on my period and my bf and I have had sex about a month ago and we used protection but I am not on birth control, but we thought something happened to the condom and realized that nothing happened we were just really paranoid. I have had really bad seasonal allergies a couple days now and I am wondering if that could be why my period is delayed, or am I really pregnant? I m really stressed please help!
Fri, 15 May 2015
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Hello and welcome.

Most abnormalities in the female body can interfere with the normal functioning of the menstrual cycle resulting in symptoms like menstrual irregularities, inter-menstrual bleed, etc.

Although there does exist a possibility of this being due to the allergy you have been experiencing especially if you have taken any medications for it (which can easily cause irregularities), I would still recommend ruling out pregnancy using a home pregnancy test at least 2 weeks from the sexual contact or on or after the 2nd day of a missed period. Also make sure you use an early morning urine sample for the test for more accurate results.

Best wishes.
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Could Delayed Periods Be Due To Seasonal Allergies?

Hello and welcome. Most abnormalities in the female body can interfere with the normal functioning of the menstrual cycle resulting in symptoms like menstrual irregularities, inter-menstrual bleed, etc. Although there does exist a possibility of this being due to the allergy you have been experiencing especially if you have taken any medications for it (which can easily cause irregularities), I would still recommend ruling out pregnancy using a home pregnancy test at least 2 weeks from the sexual contact or on or after the 2nd day of a missed period. Also make sure you use an early morning urine sample for the test for more accurate results. Best wishes.