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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 Anonymous,
Do not be afraid...be informed. Pre-ejaculate CAN create a baby and so can sex. If you decide to have sex again, do two things...get on birth control (there are local Family Planing Centers) that can help you with pre-sex endeavorers and always use condoms to protect yourself. Family Planning Centers are great as you can tell them NOT to contact your parents.
If you are having burning during urination, it could be a sexually transmitted disease but my first thought is the urinary tract infection that you experienced. This is common so don't be too concerned about it. It will go away since you have anti-biotics. The urinary tract infection will not produce a period but a period is a good sign of non-pregnancy. Since you have not missed a period, you should be safe. The best thing now, is to be prepared for the next sexual encounter....be protected at all times.
I hope this helps...please let me know.
June 11, 2011 - 10:23amMissie
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Thank you! I can't drive yet so i don't really know how to get there but i will try.... I'm not on the anti-biotic anymore. It ended a few days ago as did my last UTI but i tihnk i may have gotten a nother UTI.
But you said a UTI CAN create a missed period? I haven't had a period yet since i lost my virginity it was supose to start yesterday but it hasnt and i don't see any signs of it starting today.... could it be that im so stressed out... i have been extremely stressed over multiple things including thinking i am pregnant even though i have no signs besides that i my period should have started yesterday.
June 11, 2011 - 11:22amThis Comment
I'm so glad that everyone seems to be posting the same concerns I'm having here. I've never actually had sex with my boyfriend, but we were fooling around about 7 weeks ago now. There ewas never any penetration, but there was the possibility that I came in contact with some preejaculation. My period that month came early, and lasted 14 days, but was light the entire time. Even though I knew the chances of me being pregnant were low, I took a pregnancy test 7 days after the irregular period started, meaning the day that I expected my period, and another one a week later, after the irregular period ended. So I thought I was safe, but I'm now 6 days into anyother light period and starting to get concerned. Is there any chance that I could still be pregnant, even without sex and with 2 negative pregnancy tests? I have been under a lot of stress lately, with final exams in college and work and such.
June 13, 2011 - 7:06pmThis Comment
Hi, I have a similar problem that i can't seem to find a way to talk to anyone... Im 15. well my last period was on may 10-16 me any my boyfriend were messing around and we had sex on the 21( i lost my virginity) there was no condom but penetration. He went pee right before... but he wasn't in long before i told him to stop and i got extremely upset about what was happening because i inteneded to wait for that... he was no where close to cuming. Since then i have been FREAKING OUT about being pregnant.. so bad every day. i feel terrible. im soooo paranoid. my parents would dis own me and everything i can't talk to anyone or buy a test.... Last wednesday on the 8th of june we did it again.. With a condom.... but he still wasn't close to to cumming but this time when he pulled out he used HIS hand to finish then we went to sleep. My period should have started on June 10th.. My cycle is anywhere from 30 to 33 days but im still worried it was only 33 once... could haveing sex/ losing virginity set it off or all the stress. i also have depression a lot... recently i just had antibiotics for a UTI and got over it june 7th and 8th... but it seems to have come back because it burns when i pee again. also a few days ago like june 9th i had a mini pad in just incase. and there was a very faint light brown ish color in the bottom like VERY faint and i noticed when i wiped after peeing a few times is was a very faint brown? could a uti set off period... or what im so worried. i don't think ill be having sex for a very long time. he said there was NO precum or cum the first time we had sex. I'm just so scared. and i don't know why my uti came back. I can't tell me parents or anyone what do i do :(((
June 11, 2011 - 9:52amThis Comment
Hi,
My gf and I had sex for the first tim on March 13th. Her last period started on Feb 28th and is usually a 5 week cycle. We had sex again on the 19th, 26th, 27th and 31st. 2 or 3 of the times we had sex, I initially made penetration without a condom but before even coming close to ejaculating, I pulled out and put on a condom. If her phone app is correct, she should have been ovulating on the 20th or 21st. She is now 3 days late and I am getting worried. She was also sick the week of the 16th-23rd and we were traveling the week of the 26th - 1st. She was supposed to get her period on the 3rd or the 4th and I am worried more than I have evern been before that she is pregnant. Please provide some advice!
Thanks!
April 6, 2011 - 9:05amThis Comment
Hi Anonymous,
Having a period is a good sign of "not being pregnant". The change of your period (early) is probably the indication of all the stress you have been under. Irregular periods are common when we are under duress.
If you think that you are pregnant, take a pregnancy test to calm your nerves. A negative result will reduce the fear almost immediately.
Good luck and keep us posted.
March 26, 2011 - 8:05amMissie
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I had sex for the first time at the end of my 6 or 7 day period 3/5. It was unprotected, he pulled out before ejaculating. I have been under an extreme amount of stress with school midterms, moving into a new apartment, the thought that I could be pregnant (which I am terrified of) and the lack of sleep doesn't help either. Usually I am very regular, 28 days, and as I said, about 6 or 7 days I'm done. This week, I started my period 3 days early on 3/23, it is relatively light, I was spotting for a day or two beforehand but I know it's also (without knowing technical terms) the egg substance I'm discharging. I imagine it's the stress throwing me off, but I am paranoid about being pregnant (which is also adding to stress.)
March 26, 2011 - 12:17amI had cramps and usual breast tenderness. Other than it being light and early, it's just like a regular period. I've heard the stories of "I was pregnant but still had a period" but you usually hear of it being late. If it's early could that an indication of the same thing?
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Need help!
I had my period feb 6 an I am usually on a 34 day cycle but I have been having irregular cycles since I was 16, but sometimes I do have regular periods. My boyfriend and I have been having sex a couple of times but there was no penetration at all. Just rubbing ours against each other. He only penetrated on feb 28 and march 4 and both times we used condoms and he pulled out before ejaculation.
Now I have been delayed a couple of days now, but there was a slight bleeding on march 11 but it only lasted about a minute. Is it spotting? I hope not. I have been a lot of stressed though because of our finals in school for two weeks i didn't get any proper sleep plus with my internship. i only get about 5 hours of sleep a day max.
Could i be pregnant or just a late period due to my strees? Need help so paranoid about this.
March 13, 2011 - 4:54pmThis Comment
The surest way to know if you are pregnant or just having an irregular period is to take a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative, you likely are just having an irregular period. If the result is positive, you need to call your doctor.
March 14, 2011 - 8:21amGood luck, and hope you get the result you're looking for. And try to make a point to get more sleep. The long term affects of not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health.
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Hey guys :) so I'm afraid because I'm not sure
March 8, 2011 - 1:40amWhen am I going to get my period?.from October to January
Of last year my period was always a week early
But in February of this year it came 4 days late.
my boyfriend and I were just messing around and the tip
Of his penis touched me down there once, and I know he
Didn't ejaculate. But I'm scared that I might be pregnant.
Is that even possible? It was 1 -4 days after I finished my period
That we messed around. Could I just be irregular ? Or should
I take a pregnancy test?
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