Did anyone ever spot and miss a period due to high stress?!

This is totally normal - both to spot or to have a missed (or more often; delayed) period due to stress. Sounds like you spotted near ovulation, and then your cycle is a bit irregular due to stress - the time of ovulation can be delayed if you’re stressed or your routine changes in the middle of your cycle.

I can’t definitely tell you what’s going on so you should still do whatever you need to feel sure, but I can assure you that it’s possibly totally normal

View Quoted Comment Is that something you’ve learned from past experience? I’m late as in one day late. Sooo my heart has been racing all day!!!
I try not to stress but recently, everything with my in laws to be acting so rude, to our destination wedding, moving away from family....all of this stuff is making me so emotional and I’m not expressing anything on the outside. 😂
My fiancé and I said if we are pregnant, that would be astronomical because nothing came out.

View Quoted Comment I have experienced it before, yes. I understand it’s nerve wracking but try your best to just relax. Holding all that stress can effect more than just your cycle!

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much! I’ll try to keep you updated. I’m so scared! My fiance and I agreed, this would be called a super baby if we actually got pregnant because the timing does not add up. My period was August 5-9...we had barely sex on the 10th. I spotted the 23,24,25th and now I’m waiting for my period. Today is the 29th day of my cycle.

I’ve missed periods over the years including last month from stress, not eating enough, or working out a lot.

I have definitely missed periods due to stress. We also were very certain I was not pregnant. Taking a pregnancy test really helped to relieve the stress so I would take one as soon as you are able just for peace of mind.

View Quoted Comment Did you ever spot too?

I've missed a fair share of periods and still had spotting. Usually that would happen around the time I changed jobs, or moved, or some other out of the norm circumstance. Are you on the pill? I just went through a 4 month stretch with no period at all where my doctor had to put me on medicine to actually restimulate my ovaries to start it again. Pills can definitely mess with your cycle.

View Quoted Comment No I’m not on the pill. I’ve been natural my whole life. So spotting is something very very new. And it scared me when I saw it for the first time!

Please take a pregnancy test for your own piece of mind. Yes, stress can do weird things to your period but not using some sort of contraception is what people do when they want to get pregnant. Sperm can live for 7-10 days.

Hi Lindsey! The others give some great feedback here. Our bodies kind of go crazy under stress sometimes. Spotting & missing periods at a time as stressful as wedding planning is justifiable & normal. I have experienced it before as well and I wouldn't worry, you'll get back-on-track soon.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for the support!! How long did your spotting and missed period last? I wrote the 29th day is today but it’s actually 30 now since my period first started. I know it’s early but I’m usually 28-29 days.

Yes, it definitely happens. I missed my period for two cycles once after I had surgery. I would suggest for your own peace of mind to take a test.

View Quoted Comment Did you ever spot as well? How did you get your period to come back?

Definitely take a pregnancy test. It is quite possible to get pregnant under the circumstances you've described, and it's also possible stress or other factors are affecting your cycle. Other's experiences might be interesting to hear about, but they have no impact on whether or not you are currently pregnant. Also, if your goal is to avoid pregnancy for a time, you may want to seek medical advice -- even if you prefer to use "natural" planning methods -- because NO method is foolproof (except complete abstinence...). Based on your post, it seems like you might benefit from more credible information regarding preventing pregnancy. (I don't mean to be mean, but withdrawl is NOT a highly effective BC method.) Good luck to you!

View Quoted Comment I completely agree with you! We have been practicing abstinence since we met and became a couple. The day we had sex was the day we got our marriage liscense. We are getting married in 2 months so being pregnant would be the last thing I want! We were hoping to have kids next year.


I also was asking for stories of spotting and late periods just to see if that’s normal. I’ve never spotted or had a late period. So that’s why I freaked out especially after the first time we had sex. We definitely will be taking the test soon when my family doesn’t see...

I just don’t understand how pre-éjaculante could cause pregnancy. That’s the only way I could have gotten pregnant if I am.

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Google it.... Unfortunately, it's completely possible. Either way, I strongly encourage you to have a complete medical check up with an OB-GYN (or some family practitioners include this) and have an honest conversation about your reproductive goals and options. Especially once you're married and having sex regularly, you want to be well educated and informed, if you don't want to get pregnant. Good luck to you!

Https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/expert-answers/birth-control/faq-20058518

The only time I have ever had spotting for a few days and then missed my period were the 3 times I’ve gotten pregnant. If you plan on using natural family planning to get pregnant/keep from getting pregnant please please please do as much research as you can.

View Quoted Comment Just FYI it can get you pregnant bc it contains sperm cells. People do sometimes get pregnant this way.

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Hi Lindsey! Mine usually skip completely and come back as normal, the next cycle. The spotting can vary too, to the week before/after the expected period dates, as if it's your body trying to rebound and get back on track. But this is me, and everyone is different.

You're still early, however I agree, taking a pregnancy test just-in-case is a good idea. Here you can see when the best time to accurately take a pregnancy test is , being that for these tests to accurately detect a pregnancy, there has to be a sufficient amount of the pregnancy hormone being made in your body.

Agreeing with the others, consulting with a clinic or doctor in your area regarding any concerns and "natural" planning methods is a good idea, too. I hope this helps!