Title: Menstrual Period - Missed or Late
Headings: Menstrual Period - Missed or Late
Menstrual Period - Missed or Late
Is this your child's symptom?
Normal Cause of a Missed Period during the First Year
Common Cause of a Missed Period after the First Year
Other Causes
Home Urine Pregnancy Tests
When to Call for Menstrual Period - Missed or Late
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
Self Care at Home
Seattle Children's Urgent Care Locations
If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.
Care Advice
Pregnancy Suspected or Possible
First Period Started Less than 1 Year Ago
Recent Stress Causing Late Period
And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the 'Call Your Doctor' symptoms.
Should your child see a doctor?

Content: No prescription is needed. Urine pregnancy tests are very accurate. They can turn positive as early as the first week after a missed period. It is best to do the pregnancy test first thing in the morning. Reason: hormone levels are higher in the morning urine. Sometimes, a home test is negative even if you think you might be pregnant. In this case, repeat the test. Do the repeat test in 3-5 days. You can also go to a doctor's office for testing.