If My Period Is Late Because I’ve Started Exercising?

Posted on Sun, 15 Nov 2020

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Question : I’ve recently started going to the gym I do cardio for 1 hour and 30 minutes everyday, the last time I had sex we didn’t use protection, I took 3 pregnancy test and they’re all negative so I don’t if my period is late because I’ve started exercising or if I’m getting false negatives. My period is two days late.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be to early to detect it by pregnancy test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Exercising usually doesn't cause delayed periods so it can't be a reason for your delay.
The pregnancy home tests can be used if you have 5 or more days of delay so you used them to early.
You didn't use protection so the probability of being pregnant is really high.
You can wait for 3-4 more days and get another pregnancy test or you can do a blood test bHcg.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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