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Another "Pregnant? or just Stress-induced missed period?" question

By March 30, 2009 - 8:05pm
 
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The start of my most recent period was on Feb 26 - projected ovulation date being March 14, projected next period March 28 (via MyMonthlyCycles, where I have been keeping track of my period for 1 year). Average cycle - 30 days.

We had protected intercourse on March 3 and 24. The condom didn't break; slipped down maybe an inch but we pushed it right back up.

Now my period is 3 or 4 days late (depending if you count the 28th), with no usual signs of cramping etc that I normally get. Took two HPT's and both came out negative. Discharge looks normal, no tenderness of breasts or anything. I have had a little bit of an upset stomach but I think I may just be getting sick - I am under quite a bit of stress.

I know it's unlikely that I am pregnant, but I am paranoid since I can't afford to have a child right now. I have heard that stress really can throw off a regular period (I have been regular for 8 years now), but I have a hard time believing it since I am so paranoid... help? I don't know what's wrong with me!

Have a GYNO appt coming up in a month, but I'm the type of person who likes to know without going to the doc! It sure would be nice if my period would come!

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is the symptom for pregnancy about the urination true? in what way? repeated urination? or feeling like u have UTI?

January 8, 2014 - 6:02am
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Anonymous

Hi Empowher.

I’m 22 and my girlfriend is 20. We’re being under a lot of stress right now. Her last period was from November 27 to December 1. She normally has a 28 day cycle. Sometimes it comes earlier sometimes also a week late. Based on this, she should have her period by December 29 and today is already January 7 so her period is 9 days late if it does not come today but she was experiencing her usual PMS like mild cramps in her lower abdomen, acne, mood swings, bloating and constipation since last January 2 and she says that she feels like it’s about to come but no blood yet. She says that she also feel some pain in her left AND right side abdomen which I think is because of her constipation. WE ARE NOT HAVING SEX WITH PENETRATION. Last December 7, we were inside a sauna and she sat on me but no direct genital contact since I’m wearing trunks and she is wearing a bathing suit and this does not even lasted for 1 minute. We also engaged in oral and hand jobs inside the sauna but no ejaculation took place. Then on December 13, we again engaged in oral and fingering. I did her first with oral and fingering then after her orgasm, we washed up. After this, she did me with oral and hand jobs and I came in her mouth but she spit the cum in the sink and gargled with water several times then washed her hands with a bar of soap. Then, I took a shower with the same soap to clean myself up. After showering, she asked me to shower together and so we did. We again used the same bar of soap. In the shower we had some kind of accidental genital contact but it is for not more than 2 seconds. Take note that this is my 2nd time showering so I was already clean before the contact. Right? And then last December 22, we again engaged in fingering and hand job. I fingered her then she jacked me off and I came in the toilet. After this we washed up with liquid soap.

Additional Info:

- During the first week of December (2-6), we had food poisoning so she was prescribed by the doctor to take the antibiotic named Ciproflaxacin. She did but did not finish the prescription because she was experiencing mosquito bite like marks in her legs and thought that this is a side effect of the antibiotic so she stopped taking it without consulting the doctor.

- She was in vacation from December 19 to January 5 so she had a sudden change of schedule in and also was busy due to the Christmas rush and holiday festivities. Also because it’s the holidays, her food intake is different.

- Around after Christmas she also had a bad case of Colds and Cough with phlegm which she is just recovering from now.

Sorry for the long post. Can the above scenario be a pregnancy risk? Or her period is late due to other reasons? We are being completely stressed out right now. Please answer. Thanks!

January 6, 2014 - 10:42pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

I think the delay is due to high stress levels, changes in her normal schedule, traveling, and being ill with both food poisoning and a cold.

I do not think pregnancy is likely, but she could take a home pregnancy test to be sure. Seeing the results may give both of you peace of mind.

Regards,
Maryann

January 7, 2014 - 5:45pm
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Anonymous

Hi,
So last Sunday, the 29th, I was with my boyfriend and we only played around. He penetrated me with his fingers and I pleased him with my mouth. I swallowed his semen. I apologize if im being too graphic, but I want to make sure im fine. The point is there was absolutely no intercourse involved. Im supposed to get my period on the 9th of this month, but I had a brownish redish discharge on the 2nd while I was at work. I thought it was the usual clear liquid, so I didnt go to the bathroom until several hours later. And thats when.i realized it was discharge. Its now the 6th, and I havent had any discharge nor period since the 2nd. Could I possibly be pregnant? I know it sounds absurd but someone mentioned I could be if his fingers had semen when he penetrated me.

January 6, 2014 - 11:18am
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we have the same story. there is only low chance that you can get pregnant. you have to wait lil more days before you can see signs just keep the peace in your mind for now.

January 7, 2014 - 7:40am
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Anonymous

hi empowher.

Me and my girlfriend are sexually active but we DO NOT engage in sex with penetration. We only do oral and fingering. Her last period was November 27 to December 1. based on this she should have gotten her period last December 29 but as of the moment it's January 5 so it is one week late. Last December 13, we angaged in oral sex and fingering. i did her first then we washed up and she put her panties on right after washing. Then she did me and i came in her mouth. She spit the cum in the sink that rinsed her mouth with water for several times then washed her hands with a bar of soap. After this, i showered using the same soap. After I showered, she wants to take a shower together. So we did using the same bar of soap and had accidental genital contact for less than 2 seconds. the contact was not direct more of my penis to her lower abdomen (just above her vagina) and bear in my mind that i just finished washing up before this. andl ast December 22, I fingered her then she jacked me off and i came in the toilet and we washed with liquid soap after. can this scenarios be a cause of pregnancy? what's causing her period to be late? i'm really worried since it has been a week but for the past four days she's experiencing pms symptoms like acne, mild cramps, bloating or gassy. sorry for the long post I really am worried and stressed.thanks.

January 4, 2014 - 4:28pm
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Anonymous

I've had protected sex a couple times this month. We use a condom and he pulls out just in case. We checked to make sure there was no breakage, sure enough there wasn't. I am not on birth control. My period is now four days overdue and I'm beginning to worry. I have normal cramps and back pain. Last night there was a spot of brown/pink discharge, but nothing since then. I want to test, but part of me is petrified to do so. Is there a high possibility that I could be pregnant?

January 2, 2014 - 8:53pm
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Anonymous

Wow, my period came on December 31 when last time i had it was on October 28 ,2013 that's is shocking. The funny part i was not stress out and it really light. I wounder whats going on

January 2, 2014 - 12:16pm
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Anonymous

Im 9 days late an my next schedule period is January 20 2014. Have took tests all were negative i just want to know what is goin on

January 1, 2014 - 4:24pm
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Anonymous

I'm 22 and my girlfriend is 20. Her period was due 12/29 and it’s now 12/31 but still no signs of it starting. She has her usual PMS like acne and mood swings. We DO NOT engage in sex with penetration. Last December 13, we engaged in oral sex. I finished her first then we washed up then she did me and I came in her mouth and spit the cum. Last December 22 I fingered her and then she jacked me off and I came in the toilet. Could this be a cause to pregnancy or is this because of the stress from the Christmas Rush or sudden shift in schedule considering that she is in a break from work since it's the holiday season?
Thanks!

December 31, 2013 - 1:12am
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