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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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Hello guys!
I am really in need of your expertise. My cycle is usually 21 days. My last menstrual period started April 26. It lasted for 5 days. On May 9, 2012. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. It didn't last for a long time. It was I think for 30 seconds but we were already fore playing before the penetration. Im really worried now. He said that he didn't pre ejaculate and he is really sure about this. but I am really having second thoughts because of what I read. Is it true that pre ejaculate can contain sperm if he had a previous ejaculation then proceed to a sexual intercourse? or do a pre ejaculate can contain sperm without ejaculating? I would want to take the morning after pill the day after but we talked to the pharmacist that it is dangerous to drink such and it has serious side effects.

Also, I started to have wet white discharges on April 10-11-12 and now April 13 no discharges yet i will still have to wait.

I am also considering of having a blood test after a week of ovulation.

Hope you guys can help me with this.. thank you!

May 12, 2012 - 11:45pm
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You cannot get pregnant by dry humping with your clothes on.
Maryann

May 7, 2012 - 5:47pm
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Anonymous

Diane, I have never had sex, hut my boyfriend and I have dry humped with our clothes on. He did cum. I am only period now, but I am just spotting. I do not know what I am so worried about this, but I am also very stressed because of ap exams. I just want to know if there is a chance that I am pregnant. Please help!

May 6, 2012 - 7:46pm
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Anonymous

Maryann. I'll just keep you guys posted. Last night i felt my breasts are tender. Maybe I should wait with patience for my period. And oh, i'll take a PT later. Thank you so much. :)

May 1, 2012 - 5:08pm
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Hello Avery,

Your symptoms of the past week do sound like premenstrual symptoms. It is not unusual for monthly menstrual cycles to vary in length from one month to the next.

Try to relax and wait one more week. If you still do not get your period, you could take another test.

Maryann

May 1, 2012 - 4:53pm
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Hello Anonymous,

If you have not had unprotected sex since your last period, there is no need to take a pregnancy test. If doing so will stop you from worrying, then take a test.

Are you feeling faint all the time? If not, when do you feel faint and what are you doing at the time? Do you feel lightheaded, weak or about to faint? Or do you feel as if the room is spinning, as if you were riding a merry-go-round?

Having 3 bowel movement each day is not a symptom of pregnancy, but possibly indicative of a bowel problem, such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis.

I think it is time for you to make an appointment to be evaluated by your physician.

Maryann

May 1, 2012 - 4:47pm
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Anonymous

Mary Ann, thank you for that. but why i feel like faint? and almos 3 bowel movements a day? i worry a lot because this is the first time i reached 34 days (35th if still no period). should i take a PT or just wait?

April 30, 2012 - 7:22pm
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Anonymous

My fiance and I had protected intercourse on March 31st, he used a condom and checked it after.

I had also started to lightly workout, 30min jogging maybe once or twice a week for 2 weeks. But stopped due to work and stress I was under for 2 days.

My period was due to come April 20th. I had taken 2 pregnancy tests on April 21st and April 28th both came out negative.

For the past week I have been constantly eating (the urge not feeling 'full), bloating, light cramping, and white discharge (or a 'wet feeling' as if it my period was coming). However, no sore breasts or oily face has happened (I usually get pimples) - which is usually the signs my period is coming.

Should I wait a few more days to test again?

-Avery

April 30, 2012 - 6:29pm
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Hello Anonymous,
If you have not had sex since your last period, then you are not pregnant.
Other causes of a missed or irregular period include excessive weight gain or loss, increased exercise, eating disorders, emotional stress, travel, illness, hormone problems and problems with the reproductive organs, such as polycystic ovary syndrome.

If you've skipped a period, try to relax. Restoring your life to emotional and physical balance can help. Many women miss periods now and then.Chances are your cycle will return to normal next month. If not, make an appointment with your gynecologist.

Maryann

April 30, 2012 - 5:11pm
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Anonymous

Hi. i'm on my 35thday of cycle and no period. i had sex with my bf last month a week bfore my period. after that sex, my period came by 29th day. since then, we never had sex then. i'm worried why my period is not coming. i feel bloated and my legs numbed/ngawit before and after sleeping. my breasts are not tender. and last 3 days, i always feel that it coming out but it is all white discharges. what should i do? i'm paranoid 19y.o :((( Thank you.

April 30, 2012 - 4:38pm
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