Period has been Irregular for 6+ years...am I Pregnant? Posted: 08-20-06 05:58am
Hi. Im 18 and have been with my boyfriend
for sometime now. We do have unprotected
sex but I have never gotten pregnant.
Well, ever since I have gotten my period,
which was when I was 12, its been
irregular. Sometimes I will have it every
month, but other times I will go months or
2 to 3 years without having one. Well the
last time I got my period was about 10
months ago and havent had it since, and I
always thought since I didnt have it, I
couldnt get pregnant. Well lately, I have
been spotting and vomiting. I thought I
had a cold or the flu, but I am starting
to think its not that. I know its not my
period because its just little spots every
once in awhile. Can you tell me if its
possible that I'm pregnant, before I find
out for myself. I would really appreciate
it. Thanks!
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Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Answer A1379 Posted: 08-28-06 05:24am
It doesn't seem likely that you are
pregnant because spotting is not a sign of
pregnancy. You can take a home pregnancy
test to check it out. Obviously, there
seems to be a problem with your
reproductive function. Long periods
without menstruations (amenorrhea) are
sign of hypogonadism. Your hormones can be
examined (FSH, LH, prolactin, estrogen,
progesterone, testosterone, DHEA,
thyroxin) to idenitfy what the cause of
hypogonadism (ovaries, pituitary gland or
hypothalamus). You can go to your
gynecologist for these and other
examinations that may be necessary.
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