Am I Over-reacting? *edit April 22* Posted: 04-20-07 21:00pm
***This is the third forum site I have
posted on, please I just want some
opinions***
Quick background: I'm on the pill, my bf
and I always use condoms--no exceptions,
he always checks them when we're done, and
I also have PCOS. My Polycystic Ovarian
Syndrome is known for making periods
irregular, the pill usually can regulate
that, and it's also the most common form
of infertility in women.
My stress has been on/off for about two
months, I haven't really changed my eating
habits (that I can remember), and I have
an aerobics class twice a week.
I've been on the pill since June '06.
Last month I had my normal brown spotting,
*but I also had about a teaspoon of actual
blood which isn't normal for me.* This
was exactly two weeks before my period. My
period came on time, but a little lighter
than usual.
My period (started yesterday) came on time
as well, but also seems to be lighter.
(Same lightness as last month) And I also
had normal spotting before-hand. My
cramps have also been on and off, but
that's normal too.
I know some girls have been known to
"still get their periods" but actually are
pregnant.
I've also heard that if you have spotting
it's a sign that you're not pregnant,
because if you ARE pregnant and spotting
it's a sign of a miscarriage.
Should I even be worried?
Last edited by Lady of the trees on 04-22-07 11:19am; edited 2 times in total
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 04-20-07 22:12pm
I wouldn't worry. It sounds like you're
having a bit of breathrough bleeding,
which is common while taking the pill. The
pill + condoms + pcos (sorry to hear you
have it ) all make me think
you're not pregnant. But if you think you
might be, you should take a test - more to
clear your mind than anything. They sell
reliable tests at the dollar store that
work just as well as anything else! Or,
since you're in college, you could walk
into your school's clinic and request a
test there.
Good luck!
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Mabel
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Posted: 04-21-07 12:23pm
Don't worry. The pill is meant to prevent
pregnancy. If you are taking your pills
and he is wearing a condom - your chances
of pregnancy are in the negative area.
A good indicator that nothing is going on
is that your period started exactly when
it was supposed to. Having a 'period'
while pregnant is not common. If
everything is the same as last month, what
makes you concerned for pregnancy?
The longer you take birth control pills,
the lighter your period can become. Your
clinic will tell you this too. Just ask.
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Lady of the trees
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Posted: 04-22-07 11:20am
Edit: Ok so I've been
watching my period since I got it on
Thursday and I noticed the more I freaked
out the lighter it got, when I stopped
freaking out it went back to normal.
Since I'm most likely not pregnant, I think
this period is most likely being
influenced by my stress.
Thank you AyaMiyaki & Ingi I
appreciate your help.
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Lady of the trees
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Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Location: College
Posted: 04-23-07 14:18pm
AyaMiyaki
wrote:
I wouldn't worry. It sounds
like you're having a bit of breathrough
bleeding, which is common while taking the
pill. The pill + condoms + pcos (sorry to
hear you have it ) all make me think
you're not pregnant. But if you think you
might be, you should take a test - more to
clear your mind than anything. They sell
reliable tests at the dollar store that
work just as well as anything else! Or,
since you're in college, you could walk
into your school's clinic and request a
test there.
Good luck!
I noticed more symptoms that I forgot to
share, I have been nauseated & I very
fatigued.
So I got a blood test done at my college
today.
It came
back Negative. The nurse told me
it was probably just stress (there are two
weeks left in this semester) but if it
continued to go to my doctor. And I
should change the BC I'm on since I'm
always spotting.
) all make me think
you're not pregnant. But if you think you
might be, you should take a test - more to
clear your mind than anything. They sell
reliable tests at the dollar store that
work just as well as anything else! Or,
since you're in college, you could walk
into your school's clinic and request a
test there.
