{"id":22200,"date":"2023-09-05T13:10:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T11:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/?p=22200"},"modified":"2026-07-12T10:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:01:47","slug":"are-you-two-days-overdue-are-you-pregnant-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/en\/pregnant\/are-you-two-days-overdue-are-you-pregnant-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you two days overdue? Are you pregnant or not?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you two days overdue?<\/h1>\n

Are you pregnant or not?<\/h2>\n

You’re two days overdue, but the pregnancy test is negative. How is that possible? There are many possible reasons for this. It’s possible that you are overdue and not pregnant, but it could also be that the test hasn’t yet detected that you are pregnant. The days after you expected your period can be an uncertain time with many questions. We’ll provide you with information about that in this blog. And if you want to know more about a possible pregnancy or irregular cycles when trying to conceive, you’re always welcome to discuss it with us at one of our midwifery practices in Amsterdam-Zuid.

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When are you considered overdue?<\/h2>\n

The first day you’re overdue is the day you expected to get your period. An average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, but it can vary for everyone. Does your cycle consistently last 30 days? Then you’re considered overdue if you haven’t gotten your period by the 31st day. You might also come across the term ‘NOD’ on many internet forums. NOD stands for “Not Onset of Period,” and it’s the day you were supposed to get your period. However, it’s not an official medical term.<\/p>\n\"2\n

hCG, the pregnancy hormone<\/h2>\n

When your period is late, you can take a pregnancy test to determine if you are pregnant or not. Such a test measures the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) level in your urine. This pregnancy hormone is present in your urine and blood when you are pregnant, but it can be difficult to measure in the early stages. So, if you’re two days overdue, a negative pregnancy test may not be reliable. Try taking it again a few days later if you’re still overdue by then. If the pregnancy test remains negative but you suspect you might be pregnant, make an appointment with a midwife. We can conduct a blood test to confirm a pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Not pregnant but overdue? These are possible causes<\/h2>\n

If you’re overdue but not pregnant, don’t worry; it’s not uncommon. Your hormone balance regulates your menstrual cycle and can be disrupted, leading to a delayed period. You’re not menstruating, but you’re also not pregnant. The most common causes for this include:<\/p>\n