If you mean your menstrual period is late, take a home pregnancy test first
If pregnancy is possible, contact a healthcare professional before trying anything to “bring it on”
Manage stress with sleep, relaxation, and regular routines
Eat regular meals and stay hydrated
Avoid extreme dieting or sudden weight loss
Avoid overexercising; keep activity moderate
Maintain a healthy body weight
Review recent changes in birth control, medications, or supplements
Track your cycle dates and symptoms
See a healthcare professional if your period is more than 7 days late and pregnancy is not the cause
Seek medical care if you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, or unusual discharge
Seek urgent care if you might be pregnant and have one-sided pain or bleeding
