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Delayed Periods. Pregnancy Or Due To Altitude Change?

Hi, I'm a 19 year old college student. I'm currently sexually active and have sadly been practicing the "pull out" method for lack of other supplies. I had sex twice before ovulation but a condom was used. I got to Colorado yesterday which is an elevation change being from Oklahoma. I should have gotten my period two days ago (25th). I was wondering if the altitude change might be the cause of my late period or what might be happening? Thank you.
Fri, 31 May 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

The normal menstrual cycle varies from as short as 20 days to as long as 35 days.
A delay of two days can be present in a normal menstrual cycle.
However, you are sexually active, there is a possibility of getting pregnancy.
Barrier method is effective in preventing pregnancy but damage or rupture of the barrier contraceptive can cause accidental pregnancy.
'Pulling out' method also has a chance of failure.
So, pregnancy test should be done regularly especially when you miss periods.
Pregnancy test becomes positive 5-6 days after conception. It becomes positive at the time when the periods are expected.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Delayed Periods. Pregnancy Or Due To Altitude Change?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The normal menstrual cycle varies from as short as 20 days to as long as 35 days. A delay of two days can be present in a normal menstrual cycle. However, you are sexually active, there is a possibility of getting pregnancy. Barrier method is effective in preventing pregnancy but damage or rupture of the barrier contraceptive can cause accidental pregnancy. Pulling out method also has a chance of failure. So, pregnancy test should be done regularly especially when you miss periods. Pregnancy test becomes positive 5-6 days after conception. It becomes positive at the time when the periods are expected. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal