Is your period late? A late period can happen for many reasons, including early pregnancy. CPC Anchorage offers confidential, no-cost pregnancy testing and support to help you understand your options.
Late period: Could I be pregnant?
Taking a urine pregnancy test is a good first step towards finding an answer.
- We offer no-cost pregnancy tests and are open Monday through Friday.
- Pregnancy tests are also available in pharmacies and grocery stores and shouldn’t cost more than ten dollars.
- If you don’t want to do it yourself, give us a call.
- We keep everything confidential.
Can a late period be something other than pregnancy?
Yes. Periods can be delayed for many everyday reasons, such as:
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Stress
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Shift work
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Weight changes
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Starting a new or intense exercise routine
Other reasons for irregular periods include:
- PCOS or thyroid issues
- Some medications
- Irregular periods are common during the teen years and in the years leading up to menopause.
If your periods are often late, it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor. If you don’t have a medical provider or insurance, we can provide referrals to local clinics. All of our services are free of charge.
Making these choices is hard.
We provide information, support, and resources to help you decide.
We also offer:
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No-cost pregnancy tests
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No-cost first trimester ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy and determine how far along you are
Feeling Confused, Afraid, or Alone?
If you live in Anchorage, you can drop by our center to talk over your situation. You can bring a support person or come alone, everything is confidential.
If you don’t live in Alaska, StandUpGirl.com can help you find a local pregnancy resource center near you.