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Out of the past 15 cycles I had one where my period was late for 5 days and I was not pregnant. I believe it was due to a medication I was taking at that time. Otherwise, my life is stressful at all times it seems and my period is never late; in the contrary, my luteal phase seems shorter than it should be. For me, stress does not affect cycle length. It may be different for others. Have you taken a pregnancy test yet? All the best.

I dont take any medications normally so I know it wasn't that. I haven't taken a test because every time this has happened before (being 2-3 days late and up to 10 days 1 time), they were negative. I'm not up fpr anpther negative test right now. I keep expecting to start at any moment. It just isn't happening.

I do strongly believe stress can delay ovulation. One month I didn't think about testing my lh surges much. And I surprised myself cuz my surge came earlier than all the other months I was testing and thinking about it constantly. The more I tested and thought about ovulation the later I would ovulate. For 3 months I ovulated 1 day later each month. The 4th month I didn't worry about testing and when I did I got a surge at cycle day 15 instead of 17, 18 and 19. This month my partner and I got in a huge fight and I got my surge at day 19 again. And if ovulation is delayed af is delayed. My af has never been late if I count from when I ovulated. If I just count 30 cycle days it's off. I have to count 14 days from my surge. It's right every time.

Stress can for sure delay a cycle. I've had it happen to me. So you're 5 days late now? I would take a test to see if you are pregnant. Or call your dr and tell them your concerns.

I would test, but I keep thinking in the back of my head that I'm going to start and a test will be a waste of money. I thought I was spotting earlier, but that has since stopped.

After three years of trying, I have really grown cynical of "a few days late". Although, 5 days is the latest it has been since last February. Maybe I will get one tomorrow.

Update:
I took a couple of tests this morning. Both negative. Today starts CD35, so if things dont work out soon, I may be trying to see a doctor by Friday.