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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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hi there. well I haven't been very regular lately for example I had my period about the 10th of january didn't have one february march and april both came about the 7th may it came about the 23rd but it was very weird it was very light that a panty liner was all i needed and it dragged for about 7 days when i'm normally 4 days.but i still counted it as a period so by the days i was expecting one by the 23rd of june i did have unprotected sex with my husband between the 10-15 not very sure. I usually have a 28-29 day cycle when we did it seemed like my period was coming i had some spotting but it stopped after having sex and my period never came it is now the 14 of july and still no period and no symptoms i have had 3 negative pregnancy test the last i took about a week ago.so now i have gone all of june and half of july without a period i wouldn't normally worry about it but we did have unprotected sex i have been stressed and i heard that can delay it but can it delay it this much? What are the possibilities I could be pregnant?

July 14, 2009 - 6:37pm
(reply to Anonymous)

I think a visit to your OB/GYN is in order, to check to see what might be going on.

I don't know how old you are, but, I used to have weirdly irregular periods - and this was long before going pre-menopausal. For me, it was a matter of stress, poor sleep, and other health issues.

I hope you get checked by your doctor, that you're okay and that this might just be a cyclical event for you to not be worried about.

July 14, 2009 - 6:47pm
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Anonymous

Okay so my last period started around the 5th of June (not too sure) and ended around the 12th. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the 19th (it was both of our first times), for about 30 seconds (probably less), we stopped because we ... realized we were being extremely stupid. He did not ejaculate in me at all, and says he was far from doing so. I know pre-ejaculation can contain sperm, but I have read that it will only have sperm if he has had a previous ejaculation, and has not gone to the bathroom since. Supposedly most, if not all will go out when they urinate. My boyfriend is sure he has gone to the bathroom numerous times before he even saw me that day.

I'm 5 days late from when I think my period should have started, although I'm not too sure, it should have come by now, I think. I'm already getting the same signs I usually get when my period is coming (a bit more vaginal discharge than usual, and sore breasts) and these started a couple days ago (three or four.) My period is sometimes irregular though, sometimes I will miss a month.

I've been stressing A LOT over this since the 19th, especially after I started researching about this sort of thing on the internet, and have been getting really scared. I know this can cause delayed periods.. but I thought I'd get some opinions and comments from some people that have heard my situation.

I would really appreciate any responses on this.

July 10, 2009 - 3:07pm

hey anonymous i suggest you go to a doctor but if your period came down i dont think you need to worry about anything maybe its all in your head but just go for a follow up at a clinic and yes you could be pregnat and still have your period a friend of mine did all her 9 months of pregnancy so i advice get testet just one more time.... hope this help........missred.......

July 9, 2009 - 6:26pm
(reply to misskrazyred21)

Please do NOT mislead anyone with your misinformation. It is impossible to be pregnant and have a menstrual cycle at the same time because the two events cannot occur at the same time.

What can happen, however, is vaginal bleeding that may or may not require medical attention. If you did have a period, that can indicate miscarriage.

July 9, 2009 - 6:42pm
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Anonymous

I was just wondering is it possible stil to get ur period whilst pregnant ?

I had unprotectd "fooling around!" 2/3 wks ago, and my period came yestrday, ive been reali nauseous and got alot of pregnancy symptoms, could the bleeding be spotting or am i getin worked up over nothing?
I have also put on weight around my lower back, bum n boobs, and my boobs are really sore and tender for over a wk now, which usually dont hurt until i get my period starts, It might be all in my head but i was just wondering and then tonight i got sore pains in my stomach, but different to cramping.
I hate anything with a strong smell, i have went off chinese food i used to eat all the time i cant even mention now, and find it hard to sleep at night also ..

Thanks for the time, Niamh

July 9, 2009 - 4:10pm
(reply to Anonymous)

Hi, Niamh:

Once you're pregnant, you will not have another period during your pregnancy. If you're spotting, that could indicate a problem.

Have you done a pregnancy test?

Perhaps this will help: Understanding your menstrual cycle

July 9, 2009 - 4:26pm
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Anonymous

Hello! I am very worried I could be pregnant, I am now about two weeks late. My period has been regular these last few months. My last period was in May, I started on the 20th and ended the 25th. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex not long after that and he did in fact "finish" while he was in me. I took a First Response test this past Monday and it was negative. I am going to wait until this coming Monday to take another one. I have been having cramps and back aches like I'm about to get my period. I can't eat too much because then I get nauseous. I just started school two weeks ago and I have been stressing about school AND my late period. I just wanted to hear other peoples input. I'm quite worried though. Help?

July 9, 2009 - 3:08pm
(reply to Anonymous)

Hi, Anon:

You might just be feeling a lot of stress from all your worry, plus having just started school.

Then again, if you miss your next period, that would indicate a greater possibility of being pregnant. It all depends upon when you were ovulating.

I would suggest going ahead and doing another test next Monday.

Now, if it does come up positive, are you prepared to handle the situation?

July 9, 2009 - 4:21pm

thanks susanc ... my appointment is tommorow july 9,2009 i will ask for all that has 2 do with pregnancy and to make sure it aint nothing else.... my last pap test was a year ago... but i did have a abortion on august 2,2008 and i never went back 4 a check up can that be a problem for whats happening to me? im not trying to avoid having a baby just that im not sure what will happen if i am i do have a 18 month old baby boy and at this point i am not working at all... so it is problably 2 early i do what to be on some kind of birth control just not the pills always forget or just dont like the side effects... i am a very slim person i eat n i dont gain weight at all maybe like 3 pounds and lose it again.. i havent been stress out or anything but maybe its just a change as you say all da running around with my son the up and down.... but anotehr questin if its my period why is it coming out brownesh its tat normal???...... n thnks for responding 2 me....

July 8, 2009 - 1:35pm
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