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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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Hi,
July 15, 2011 - 5:21pmTry to relax, What is done, is done. Stress can delay the onset of a period. There is still a chance that you will get your period tomorrow or the next day. Wait. Once you are late by one week, you can take a home pregnancy test. Read and follow the directions carefully to get the most accurate results. As you probably know there is always, though slight, chance of conceiving if sperm even from pre-cum, comes in contact with your genital area.
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Hi I am very very scared that I could be pregnant. The last time I had my period was June 16th. My period is usually somewhat regular. I had unprotected sex at a party June 25th and he did not ejaculate inside of me although I do know about pre cum.(I know it was really dumb!!!) I could feel myself ovulate July 1st but I usually get very sore breasts before my period and I haven't gotten that at all. I have some cramping going on which is sort of normal for me but no period! And occording to my cycle I should get it today but I didn't! I have been SOOO stressed about being pregnant lately I've cried myself to sleep almost every night! I dont have anyone to talk to about any of this! Could I be pregnant or could this be stress related. Please help!!:( thank you!
July 15, 2011 - 11:26amThis Comment
thanks for all the great feedback for the questions..i have been freaking out since my period is a bit irregular this month..i got my last period on the 8th june n it ended on the 11th..i had protected intercourse on the 17th and i cannot be 100% sure that no semen seeped through somehow and it only happened that once..my period before the june one had started on the 18th of may and ended on the 21st.My periods usually come anywhere from 22-31 days but i am a worrier n i cannot get the idea that i might be pregnant out of my head.However i have had a pretty stressful couple of months having lost my scholarship and having to temporarily drop out of university.i still have not had the courage to tell my parents as they cannot afford the fees. i also had a brownish discharge after wiping 2 days after intercourse which is around the same time i should have been ovulating.However this stopped within less than 48 hours.
PLEASE ADVISE as i am besides myself with worry.
July 5, 2011 - 1:34pmThis Comment
Hi Anon,
Your period for the month of July isn't late and you say you used protection, so I wouldn't be too stressed out about it. The fact that you were protected should give you some reassurance. A little bit of brown discharge is absolutely normal- sometimes during sex a little bit of old blood can come down because of the actual act of sex. Try not to stress out, you have enough on your shoulders right now. Just be patient, keep yourself busy, and wait for your period to arrive.
Best of luck,
Rosa
July 6, 2011 - 9:05amThis Comment
Great News, Hawaii Girl!
July 4, 2011 - 6:34amThis Comment
:)
July 4, 2011 - 3:23amThis Comment
Those last anonymous were from me --- HawaiiGirl
July 1, 2011 - 4:03pmThis Comment
omg, so i got my period today! i'm so relieved. me & my cousin walked to the store and bought pregnancy tests. & right when i got home i went to the bathroom to do it and right there i find out i have my period. i guess i was just stressed (=
July 1, 2011 - 3:37pmThis Comment
Thanks rosa. This calmed me down a little. I'ma gonna take a pregnancy test tmrw . i'll keep you guys updated. I'm just really overwhelmed with stress, its ridiculoous actually. but hopefully it'll come soon! (:
July 1, 2011 - 2:48pmThis Comment
Hi its charl again, thought I'd update you. Thanks for replying. Anyway my period came on wednesday I was/am so relieved. Thank you for the advice and information.
July 1, 2011 - 9:42amThis Comment