Am I pregnant or is it an ovarian cyst??

By jlynn44 April 7, 2013 - 7:48pm

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Hello I'm 22 years old and I am experiencing these symptoms: for eight days now I've felt like I'm going to start my period and I'm not suppose to start until Thursday, I feel nauseous and bloated , I started getting headaches today and my legs feel tired I'm also very tired during the day, and sometimes I feel light headed.
When I was 14 I had a cyst the size of an orange on my ovary . I was put on birth control and still am on it. Lately I've been lazy not taking my pill on time sometimes forgetting all together and I had unprotected sex. How do I know if I'm pregnant or have a cyst?? My period should come on Thursday but I'm just so anxious is there any way I can tell now???

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jlynn44

Started my period today..a little early than normal but at least that let's me know I'm not pregnant. Kind of depressing I was starting to get really excited even though I'm no where near being financially prepared for a baby having one would be so great. I would take being pregnant over having a cyst anytime :( so sad.

April 9, 2013 - 7:42pm

Anonymous

Hi jlynn44,

It's best to see your doctor and explain the changes in your appetite. Sometimes stress and other factors can cause these changes.

Best,

Daisy

April 9, 2013 - 4:21am

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Hi jlynn44 ,

Welcome to EmpowHER. If you had unprotected sex, your chances for pregnancy to occur are higher. You will need to wait until your period is due and take a home pregnancy test or see your doctor, to know if you have an ovarian cyst.

Best,

Daisy

April 8, 2013 - 2:34am