Just to be clear I've read the disclaimers-particularly about medical advice. I know that it's not possible to diagnose a medical problem online. However advice, opinions, and someone who's experienced the same thing or something similar is appreciated.
Here's the scenario; yes I'm sexually active; with one exception within the last month I use condoms for the most part. Even though I'm beginning to speculate I'm allergic to latex. I do smoke, and I've been under a lot of stress-from work and personal relationships- recently that added to the fact that I haven't been sleeping that much I've been smoking more and I've had a bit of a head-cold.
I'm 20 years old and have never what you would call a “normal” period. Late has never really bothered me given the fact that I almost always am. Even by a 35 day standard. But I've almost always got some clue as to when I'm going to start I have 'symptoms' you could call it- normal ones; and some seemingly odd ones. Such as:
-pangs around my hipbone
-tender breasts
-my inner thighs itch (yes that one is really strange I know)
-nausea
- Not so much moodiness as when something upsets me I cry when ordinarily I don't
-white discharge
-my thigh muscles get sore
-headaches
-fatigue
-One hot flash
-there have also been times when a week or so before I start I feel like someone is sawing me in half- the pain around my lower abdomen; that one doesn't occur very often but in being thorough I figured I would mention it.
Anyway. For the last few months I've had a fairly normal cycle. Starting on or around the 21st this month however I haven't but I've also had every symptom mentioned above plus cramping like I'm on my period (not nearly as bad…but it's still there) but no blood or anything. And the symptoms are prolonged or repetitive.
I'm not quite sure I have a reason to worry my mind hasn't automatically set itself to the fear that I'm pregnant but it's a concern that does cross my mind. Whether something is medically wrong with me I don't know. For the most part my “symptoms” and my cycle always being off for the most part seem normal enough. This however is a first; to have every symptom plus cramping with no period.
Basically I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas about what or why this could be happening or advice on it (other then seeing a doctor because without saying I already have it under consideration…kind of)?

I have a few questions. If you're counting the last few months and the fact that you've had a fairly regular period in these last few months, how late would your period be according to that schedule?

Also, have you tried a home pregnancy test?

Umm... by my "normal" standard I would say I'm about 6 days late. And no I haven't tried a home pregnancy test.

I would try a home pregnancy test. Make sure to use first morning urine, it's more accurate.

It very well could be stress, or any of the other things you mentioned. Our bodies are so fickle. There are so many things that can throw off our periods.

If the test is negative then wait and see what happens next month, or you could get a blood test done.