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Sheena, I have had similar problems. I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis, and one of the complications with that is infertility. The longer you have it, the more liklely you will have fertility problems. What I've been told by my doctors is to wait 1 week, if my period doesn't show up, take a home test if it's negative, wait another week and if my period doesn't show take another test, if it's still negative make an appointment and see the doctor. The tests done at the doctors office are more sensative to the pregnancy hormones, the doctors can also do blood tests and ultrasounds. The problem with the over the counter home tests is that they are not very sensitve to the hormones. From the research I've done most of the tests don't show positive until 50-100 mIU. If you can't get into the doctors for a while, Planned Parenthood offers tests for around $10, they are the super sensitive ones. Also, if there are any pregnancy resource centers in your area check those out too. In the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA area there is a place that does free pregnancy tests and they are the super sensitive ones. Good luck.

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