It is confusing to know your cycle length..until you know the secret! :-)
1. Count the first day of your period/bleeding as "day 1"
2. Count each day following (bleeding or not) consecutively, until your next period.
3. Your next period/bleeding day is your new "day 1".
4. The number you reached the day-before your new "day 1" is cycle length.
This makes more sense when you get out a calendar, and write it out...then it is easy!
For example, your period on Sept 4th ("day 1") and next period started Oct 1:
Count from "day 1" through to your next period, and you have 27 days in-between periods, or "cycle length".
Your cycle lengths have been:
27 days (from Sept 4 to the day-before next period on Oct 1)
24 days (from Oct 1 to the day-before next period on Oct 25)
going on 26 days (from Oct 25 to today, Nov 19...but you haven't started yet)
Rarely does a woman have a cycle length that is exactly the same each month, and the range for a normal cycle length is between 21-35 days.
I assume you had unprotected sex on Nov 4th (no condom or hormonal contraceptive, like the pill), and that's why you are worried about pregnancy?
The only sign of pregnancy that you will notice is a missed period, and at that time, you can take a home pregnancy test. Taking this test sooner will not provide accurate results, so unfortunately, the only thing you can do right now is wait! Many women in your shoes will second-guess every symptom, but the early pregnancy symptoms are so vague---they could be anything and also are the same as an upcoming period (makes sense, since they are both hormone-related).
Are you planning to have sex again with your boyfriend, and if so, can you talk with him about what type of pregnancy-prevention methods you would both like to use? you have many options, and we are here to help with any questions or concerns you have!
In the meantime, you can wait until "day 27" of this cycle (Nov 20th), or a few days afterwards, around "day 30" (Nov 23) to take a home pregnancy test if your period has not started. You do have a chance of pregnancy any time you have unprotected sex, so to answer your question---yes, there is a possibility. But again, the symptoms you experience won't be the answer, only a period (or missed period) and a home pregnancy test.
Be sure to talk with your boyfriend or gynecologist about birth control options, so you do not have to go through the stress of worrying next time!!!
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It is confusing to know your cycle length..until you know the secret! :-)
1. Count the first day of your period/bleeding as "day 1"
2. Count each day following (bleeding or not) consecutively, until your next period.
3. Your next period/bleeding day is your new "day 1".
4. The number you reached the day-before your new "day 1" is cycle length.
This makes more sense when you get out a calendar, and write it out...then it is easy!
For example, your period on Sept 4th ("day 1") and next period started Oct 1:
Count from "day 1" through to your next period, and you have 27 days in-between periods, or "cycle length".
Your cycle lengths have been:
27 days (from Sept 4 to the day-before next period on Oct 1)
24 days (from Oct 1 to the day-before next period on Oct 25)
going on 26 days (from Oct 25 to today, Nov 19...but you haven't started yet)
Rarely does a woman have a cycle length that is exactly the same each month, and the range for a normal cycle length is between 21-35 days.
I assume you had unprotected sex on Nov 4th (no condom or hormonal contraceptive, like the pill), and that's why you are worried about pregnancy?
The only sign of pregnancy that you will notice is a missed period, and at that time, you can take a home pregnancy test. Taking this test sooner will not provide accurate results, so unfortunately, the only thing you can do right now is wait! Many women in your shoes will second-guess every symptom, but the early pregnancy symptoms are so vague---they could be anything and also are the same as an upcoming period (makes sense, since they are both hormone-related).
Are you planning to have sex again with your boyfriend, and if so, can you talk with him about what type of pregnancy-prevention methods you would both like to use? you have many options, and we are here to help with any questions or concerns you have!
In the meantime, you can wait until "day 27" of this cycle (Nov 20th), or a few days afterwards, around "day 30" (Nov 23) to take a home pregnancy test if your period has not started. You do have a chance of pregnancy any time you have unprotected sex, so to answer your question---yes, there is a possibility. But again, the symptoms you experience won't be the answer, only a period (or missed period) and a home pregnancy test.
Be sure to talk with your boyfriend or gynecologist about birth control options, so you do not have to go through the stress of worrying next time!!!
November 19, 2009 - 2:31pmThis Comment
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