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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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May I add- I never fingered myself. Therefore, no precum was ever in my vagina. I'm 15 and just starting to experiment with this stuff...please help!

November 3, 2011 - 4:05pm
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My boyfriend and I had some of our first sexual encounters over this last month. We spooned and dry humped, both fully clothed. Then, we were fooling around and I gave him a handjob for a few seconds, and barely any precum got on my hand. I wiped whatever was on my hand off. He then felt just the top of my vaginal area (not close to the opening), but he had never touched his precum and if he did, he had wiped it dry. (may I add, he hadn't ejaculated in a couple of weeks, so there wasnt necessarily sperm in it.) Then, a few nights later, (three days ago), he fingered me. But again, he hadnt touched himself at all. I put my hand on the top of my vaginal area (once again, no where near the opening). I did touch his precum but wiped it off, and i touched myself 10 minutes later I know the chance of pregnancy seems stupid in this scenario, but my period was supposed to come today and it still hasn't. It could just be due to stressing about it tho. I could really use some support and advice. I'm starting to cramp but no blood yet...please reply!

November 3, 2011 - 3:59pm
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My boyfriend and I had some of our first sexual encounters over this last month. We spooned and dry humped, both fully clothed. Then, we were fooling around and I gave him a handjob for a few seconds, and barely any precum got on my hand. I wiped whatever was on my hand off. He then felt just the top of my vaginal area (not close to the opening), but he had never touched his precum and if he did, he had wiped it dry. (may I add, he hadn't ejaculated in a couple of weeks, so there wasnt necessarily sperm in it.) Then, a few nights later, (three days ago), he fingered me. But again, he hadnt touched himself at all. I put my hand on the top of my vaginal area (once again, no where near the opening). I did touch his precum but wiped it off, and i touched myself 10 minutes later I know the chance of pregnancy seems stupid in this scenario, but my period was supposed to come today and it still hasn't. It could just be due to stressing about it tho. I could really use some support and advice. I'm starting to cramp but no blood yet...please reply!

November 3, 2011 - 3:59pm
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hi. good day, i am4 days late (this is would be my 5th day if possible). i am so anxious about this, my bf and i were making love in pull-out way, and i can see he masturbates for around 3-5 seconds before ejacuting. we had sex thrice this month and a week before my due (29-31; 28 cycles). i can feel some dizziness, some feeling of having my period but when i check it - always disappointed. also, a while ago, i woke up with the garlic i smelled - my mom was cooking then. i am so afraid having a baby, this is not for us. i took pt when i am 2 days late but it was negative, my bf bought another and maybe i'm gonna use it on saturday. i sometimes thought of stress i gone through this last few week - school stuffs, grades, family problem. from the blogs i read through net, i am afraid that i am preggy from the symptoms they are talking to. please help me. we are not ready for this. hope that stress would be the only reason.

what do you think?

thankyou for your response.

November 2, 2011 - 7:28pm
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I had sex and it was protected, a couple of times during the sex the condom dried up and we had to change it. We checked the condom (we put water in it to see if there was a hole or it broke or something, no holes no nothing) Now, my period hasn't arrived yet. I'm on my 33rd day. usually isn't it like 28-35? how long is the normal cycle? should I worry? I dunno! I'm getting paranoid again. Help please! :(
Oh I also drank alcohol for 2 days. Like on my 30th and 31st day. Maybe that triggered the delay? Or something? Uggghhhh.

October 26, 2011 - 9:19am
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and yeah!! i didnt have any pregnancy symptoms..

October 18, 2011 - 11:15pm
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Anonymous

hi..i have been in having thyroid medicine for the past few months because i wasnt having period for 4 months..after having thyroid medicine my period has started..but last month i had protected sex with my bf....i didnt get period last month...and few days ago i took a home pregnancy test and it showed negative...and i have been in lot of stress and emotional problems..could this be a reason i am not having period??..help!!

October 18, 2011 - 11:14pm
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I have been on FemconFe for the past three years. I am vigilant about taking my pill at the correct time, but last month I took my last pill about 4 hours late. My last period was unusually heavy and occurred on September 15. My August period was virtually nonexistent, which is also somewhat abnormal. I was scheduled for my withdrawal bleed this past Wednesday or Thursday but my period has not come yet. I was extremely stressed out this month and barely eating due to stress. Prior to last Sunday and last Monday I had not had sex since August. We do not use condoms; I am on the pill and he pulls out. I am technically between 4 and 5 days late. I have taken two HPTs and both have been negative. I do not feel any symptoms of pregnancy or an impending period. Could I be pregnant or is normal to miss a period during a time of high stress? Thank you.

October 17, 2011 - 4:57pm
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Anonymous,
You are completely safe. This is exactly how condom use should be used. You are safe.

Good Luck,
Missie

October 16, 2011 - 11:20am
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Hi,
The brownish discharge is probably slight bleeding caused when your hymen broke. This is very common following the first sexual intercourse. Since you had protected sex, you probably did not conceive. Try to relax because stress will cause a period to be late. I don't think you need to take a home pregnancy test yet.
Maryann

October 12, 2011 - 3:16pm
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