Is it PMS or Pregnancy?
Whether you are trying to conceive, or you’re worried about an unplanned pregnancy, you should learn the difference between PMS and early pregnancy symptoms.
If you’ve never been pregnant before, it can be hard to tell the two apart, because many of the symptoms of early pregnancy are similar to what you experience during PMS.
Before your period starts, you may experience PMS symptoms, such as bloating, swollen or tender breasts, fatigue and tiredness, headaches, anxiety and depression, mood swings, food cravings, and cramps. All of these premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms are nearly identical to early pregnancy symptoms.
Unless you are charting your basal temperature, actively trying to conceive, or you are very familiar with your body and what normal PMS feels like, it can be hard to tell whether or not you’re pregnant.
YIKES! So how can you tell whether you are just having PMS or you’re experience true pregnancy symptoms? Wait to see if your period comes. If it doesn’t arrive, take a home pregnancy test.
(Read my related post: How Accurate are Home Pregnancy Tests? You can also read my recommendations for the best, most accurate home pregnancy test at my Pregnancy and Baby Store. )
Fatigue – Symptom of PMS and Pregnancy
Fatigue and exhaustion are an annoying PMS symptom that many women – myself included – have to grapple with month after month. Unfortunately, fatigue is one of the first pregnancy symptoms to show up. It is caused by the soaring levels of the hormone progesterone, which helps support the pregnancy.
Within a week after conception, you may experience fatigue. Because of this, it can be difficult to distinguish pregnancy-related fatigue from PMS-related fatigue.
Fatigue during pregnancy usually only plagues you in the first and third trimester. You get a break in the middle weeks of pregnancy – the second trimester (14 to 27 weeks pregnant).
Swollen and Tender Breasts – PMS and Pregnancy Symptom
Another symptom that is common to both PMS and pregnancy is swollen and tender breasts.
In the weeks leading up to your period, you may experience swollen and tender breasts that hurt when touched. For smaller-breasted women, a perk of this uncomfortable PMS symptom is that your breasts are slightly larger than normal. Your breasts usually start going back to normal during the week of your period.
When you’re expecting, swollen and tender breasts are usually one of the first symptoms that you notice. Your breasts may feel tingly sore, or just plain tender. Some women notice fuller and heavier breasts. This pregnancy symptom can start as early as two or three weeks after conception, and it is caused by hormonal changes in your body.
If you’re not sure if your breast changes are caused by PMS or pregnancy, take a home pregnancy test to find out.
Morning Sickness – Infamous Pregnancy Symptom
Morning sickness, or nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, is the most infamous pregnancy symptom. It is estimated that up to 90 percent of women will experience morning sickness to some degree. Some very lucky women never get nauseous or feel sick when pregnant.
This pregnancy symptom can start two to eight weeks after conception.
A handful of women do experience nausea during PMS, but it is not a universally felt symptom.
Missed Period – First Sign of Pregnancy
If you have regular menstrual cycles – which means you have a period every single month without fail – a missed period is usually the first, unmistakable sign of pregnancy.
Some women will experience spotting (light bleeding), which is a sign of implantation (when the fertilized egg burrows into the lining of your uterus). Women who don’t have regular periods may confuse this implantation spotting with a light period.
(Spotting throughout the entire pregnancy can occur, and occasional spotting is considered normal. This is why many of the women on Discovery Health’s “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” don’t realize they’re expecting until they deliver. Most of them have irregular periods.)
Implantation bleeding or implantation spotting will not look like a regular menstrual period. The bleeding is light, and it’s usually pink or brownish in color.
PMS versus Pregnancy – A Breakdown of Symptoms
Is it PMS or Pregnancy? Until you experience a missed period, it is very difficult to distinguish the symptoms.
I’ve broke down the common symptoms of both PMS and Pregnancy to help you understand. The similar symptoms are side by side, and this comparison chart will also show you which symptoms are unique to pregnancy alone.
You should keep in mind that some of the common PMS symptoms, such as backaches, also occur in pregnancy, but their onset is usually later in pregnancy. (If there is no specified trimester next to the symptom, it is common to all trimesters of pregnancy.)
| Symptoms of PMS | Pregnancy Symptoms |
|---|---|
| ------- | Missed Period |
| Bloating and Water Retention | Bloating and Water Retention (Edema) |
| Breast Swelling and Tenderness | Breast Swelling and Tenderness |
| Insomnia and Trouble Sleeping | Insomnia and Trouble Sleeping (2nd and 3rd Trimester) |
| Acne | Acne |
| Fatigue | Fatigue (First and Third Trimester) |
| Upset Stomach, Constipation | Upset Stomach, Constipation |
| Headache | Headache (common in First Trimester) |
| Backache | Backache and Back Discomfort (Second and Third Trimester) |
| Appetite Changes and Food Cravings | Appetite Changes and Food Cravings (usually in Second Trimester, after Morning Sickness has passed.) |
| Trouble Concentration | Trouble Concentration and Memory - called "Pregnancy Brain" |
| Mood Swings and Crying Spells | Mood Swings, Emotional Rollercoaster |
| Nipple discharge | Nipple discharge (Colostrum - Second and Third Trimester) |
| Changes in Libido | Changes in Libido (Decreased in First Trimester, Increases in Second Trimester) |
| Abdominal and Pelvic Cramps | Cramping (Second Trimester as uterus stretches for growing baby) |
| ---------- | Increased Urination |
| ---------- | Melasma (Darkening of Skin) |
| Nausea | Nausea and Vomiting (Morning Sickness) - First Trimester |
| Elevated Basal Body Temperature (Lowers when menstruation starts) | Elevated Basal Body Temperature (If high after 2 weeks post ovulation, you're pregnant) |
Ovulation Symptoms
If you had your period two weeks ago, and you don’t expect it for another two or three weeks, you may be noticing PMS symptoms that are actually ovulation symptoms. For example, right around ovulation, it’s common for women to experience the following:
- Changes in their cervical mucus – More vaginal discharge that is very abundant, sticky or stretchy, and transparent in color. It may look like the color of egg whites. This is a very common sign of ovulation.
- Increase in basal body temperature - Another common symptom of ovulation. Your BBT will increase by 0.5 to 1.5 degrees around the time that you ovulate. Your temperature will stay slightly high until you have your period, when it will decrease again.
- One-sided abdominal cramping or pain – This is called Mittelschmerz (or “middle pain”). It’s a common ovulation symptom. You may notice one-sided pain or cramping around the time that you ovulate. The pain can be mild or severe, but it usually only is short-lasting. This is ovulation pain, and many believe it’s due to the physical bursting of the egg from the follicle – which occurs when you ovulate. One in Five women will experience this ovulation pain.
- Light spotting – Some women also experience light spotting around the time that they ovulate.
- Breast tenderness, nausea, fatigue, and other PMS symptoms – May begin to plague you around the time that you ovulate.
To learn more, read Ovulation Symptoms – Signs to Tell When You Ovulate
I hope that you found the above chart and this post helpful! Keep in mind that if you’re worried about pregnancy, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.
Because PMS symptoms, early pregnancy symptoms, and even ovulation symptoms can be very similar, the only way to tell whether or not you have actually conceived is to take a home pregnancy test. Keep in mind that you will want to take the test AFTER you have missed your period. Sometimes, if you test too early, you will get a negative result even if you are indeed pregnant. In some cases, you can get a positive result and then later test negative. This may be the result of a chemical pregnancy, or a very early miscarriage.
If you’re a teenager with irregular periods, please read a related post: Teen Menstrual Cycles: Why Missed Periods, Irregular Periods are Normal.
If you are worried, call your doctor and schedule an appointment. Getting a blood pregnancy test is often more accurate than a urine test or an over-the-counter pregnancy test. And always test, test, and test over again. Good luck!
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I like the breakdown. The only thing that let me know I was pregnant was the pregnancy test! I was feeling premenstrual and I was begging my period to “come on and get it over with already!” Well, it didn’t. I had a baby. Yay!
Looking back there were a few things that were a little different, but as that was my first pregnancy, I couldn’t tell.
It is always hard with the first pregnancy to tell the premenstrual symptoms apart from pregnancy. Pregnancy test is definitely the only way to know!
And a baby is better than a period, that’s for sure
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I really wish I can begg my period not to come then. I hate it when you always think yourr pregnant and then stupid AF arrives. Well to be honest, I have been more exhausted than usual its like I took a sleeping pill or sumthin. But idk, I dont wana say “i think” because I will end up bleeding. Just really do hope I can get pregnant. *Babydust*
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I took the plan b about a week ago and shortly after I began feeling discomforts, iv been feeling lightheaded, fatigue, nauseous in the morning,and I cant seem to hold down my food,iv been having some kind of off white, slightly yellowish discharge frequently, I hadn’t heard of PMS before, this article is the first iv read and some what understand, I’m just wondering if these are pms symptoms??
Tiffany,
Those sound like early pregnancy symptoms. Have you taken a home pregnancy test yet?
Im 14, I messed up, but I got alot of the signs that show up during the 2nd trimester before I even had sex, which was only for like 3 minutes cause he said he felt like he was about to so he out . Im still scared though, just because Im not sure what to think at the time being . Please help
Hi Elizabeth,
Did you take a home pregnancy test yet? Good luck.
Precum can have semen in it, so you’ll need to take a test to be sure.
Good luck.
I have to say that I have had two babies and i am still tricked by my menstural cycle, of course I have to say that my symptoms have changed. I used to just have the bloating cramps, back pain, and mood swings. Now I get the breast tenderness, headaches and nausea, and this months symptoms include fatigue. I feel pysically tired all the time, I feel like im getting old but im only 26
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I’m waiting to see which list I’m experiencing this month. I have boobs that feel like they are slowly inflating fatigue, and now headaches. I usually have no PMS since having 2 babies. But this month my husband and I weren’t as careful and had unprotected sex on the 12th day of my cycle.. I’ve taken so many HPT all BFN but my body is telling me other wise. Currently 12DPO.. I guess I need to be patient and wait for AF.
I am irregular and i had protected sex and i thought my period was done the next day i had it still, but after sex he ejaqulated and he removed himself and i believe as he got of the condom fell. and we looked and it seemed the normal amount so could there be a chance or am i just parionid and delaying my period?
Take a home pregnancy test!
Well the first day of my last period was 5 weeks ago today, about a week and a half after that i started spotting off and on for 4 days, brown and then turned to a light red. since then i have been very fatigue ,acne coming out of the wood works, mood swings headaches,hightened sense of smell so im told lol ,heart burn, sleeping patters are thrown off, back is a but sore and bloating! now ive taken two pregnacy tests and my period was due today. any thoughts??
I’d wait a week and see if your period comes. Sometimes, lots of things – like stress – can really screw up your regular periods.
hi,
Ive got slightly tender breasts blue veins showing and nipples are sore and around them are bit darker and look like little goose bumps. have had bit of a cramping feeling like my period avout to start although dont think due till another two weeks!! never had any of these symptoms before due before so dont know what think!! any opinions??
I think you’re just having a bad case of PMS. My breasts always get tender before my period. Sometimes, the cramping may be due to ovulation (called Mittelschmerz – middle pain). Some women have it. Here’s a link about it http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002472/
Ovulation occurs two weeks before your period starts, so I am guessing the cramping is due to Mittelschermz but if you’r're worried, definitely talk to a dctor.
Good luck.
Ok so heres the story…. I was recently on Amoxiclian for strep throat, which should have been a 10-day treatment, but I missed a few here and there so it turned into a 13-15 day treatment. I have been on birth control for about 8 years now due to irregular periods. I know antibiotics lessen the effects of birth control but I was not worried because my boyfriend and I have been together for over 10yrz now so a baby would be very welcomed. Just last week I was treated for a yeast infection and have been having PMS like symptoms but a few mornings ago had extreme nausea and vomiting. My period is due sometime this wk and still has not come yet. Should I test or does this sound like my period is just late due to the antibiotics?
I would wait to test a WEEK after your period is due. It’s probably too early this week to get a result. (Unless you’re already farther along than you think.) There’s always a chance that your birth control pills were less effective because of your antibiotics. If you’re having extreme nausea and vomiting, there’s a good chance you could be pregnant. Either take a test next week, or maybe go to a doctor and see. Blood tests are usually more reliable than home pregnancy tests, especially when it’s this early.
Morning sickness typically starts at 6 weeks pregnancy, though, so there’s a chance that if you are preggers, you may be farther along than you think. SO yeah, either take a test or go see a doctor. If the test is negative this week, wait a week and take another one.
Good luck.
I should start my period anytime, however I have been fatigued, tender breasts, emotional, and just not feeling well. But a little over a week after having sex, I bled really bright blood for one trip to the bathroom and then it was brown and then gone (all in an afternoon on the 20th), could that have been implantation bleeding? I took a test this morning and it was negative. What do you think?
I don’t think implantation bleeding is bright red, I think it’s more brownish. It’s possible that you had an early miscarriage? I’m not really sure. Wait a week and Take another pregnancy test. Your period may come. If you’re concerned, definitely go see a doctor. Hope that helps.
I am 2 days late and have all of my usual PMS symptoms including “gurgling” noises in my uterus. These usually happen and they don’t sound like stomach growling. Could these “gurgling” noises mean I will have my period as usual???
Katie,
as a seasoned RN, I can confidently say that the uterus does not make gurgling sounds. What you might be hearing is increased peristalsis, or increased bowel sounds. This wouldn’t be all too uncommon as menstruation sometimes causes increased motility in some women, aka: your period might bring about more frequent bowel movements. If in doubt take a pregnancy test, especially if you’re 2 days late…good luck!
I had unprotected sex on the 16-20 and my period is due Oct 3. I have been having slight cramping/twinges since Sunday and now my breasts are slightly sore (they usually are before my period) and I’ve been very tired the past few days. I did a HPT and it came out negative. Could I still be pregnant? Or am I just having PMS symptoms?
My last “normal” period was Aug. 9, 2011, which lasted 4 days (again, “normal” for me) and had intercourse before, after, and around my ovulation time (approx. Aug 23rd/24th). My cycles generally are 28-29 days apart and very regular.
I spotted light pink then dark brown (very lightly) for one day on Sept. 6th, with no beeding since then. I took 2 hpt on the 4th with neg results, and went to the ER on the 17th for severe nausea & vomitting in the evening hours. They did another preg test (urine), which came out neg and was sent home with a script to relieve the nausea (zofran 4mg, which doesn’t help much).
I haven’t taken a preg test since then.
My breasts feel more full but not too sensitive (nursed both of my children), frequent urination (sometimes going once or twice in an hour!), still have nausea & vomiting (more nausea than vomiting now), intermittent cramping (since Aug), feel more emotional at times, very lucid dreams, and have been having headaches for a week now. Some days I’m more tired than others. I’ve also noticed a milky/clear slimy discharge for the last week (approx).
I’m 36, have been trying to conceive for about a year now, and have children ages 13 & 14, so it’s been quite a while since I’ve been pregnant. Not sure if I’m having PMS or preg symptoms. Hoping it’s finally pregnancy! With my son, I tested pos a couple days before my period was due. With my daughter, I didn’t test pos until almost 3 months into the pregnancy.
If not preg, I should start my cycle again around Oct 4th. I have an appt with my OB/GYN on the 11th because of possible endometriosis. I’m not sure what’s going on with me and would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you
Well, you certainly do sound pregnant to me. If you’ve had a history of not testing positive until the second trimester (like with your son), then you could be pregnant and the home pregnancy tests just can’t pick up the hormones yet. Yeah, go see the OB/GYn and get an ultrasound to see whats going on. Good luck!
Up until today I was so sure I was pregnant, my symtoms ticked every box, tingling nipples, headaches, dizzy spells, full breasts, slight cramps at 8dpo, slight nausea… I was convinced. Until the cramping got so bad this morning and af showed. I was also so convinced because I have never experienced such severe pms before.. Well before I came off the pill and had an early miscarriage in July. Has anyone else found that there pms/ period changed alot after the pill and/ or after a miscarriage?
There’s a possibility that you were pregnant, and you suffered an early miscarriage (or a chemical pregnancy). However, since the symptoms of PMS and early pregnancy can overlap, you might have just suffered from a bad bout of PMS. I think that coming off the pill can sometimes change the symptoms that you experience – due to your body’s hormonal levels getting readjusted. If you’re under a lot of stress, that can also wreck havoc and make your pMS symptoms worse. If you’re worried, talk to your doctor.
I am concerned that i am pregnant….
Recently I have been casually seeing someone, and we slept together a couple of times. Both were unprotected, which was stupid. He did not come whilst inside (sorry tmi) but I am still concerned that I am pregnant.
up until about 3 months ago I was on the pill, and my periods were regular. However the last 2 cycles have been 32 and 35 day cycles.
I last had a period starting the 13th September, and slept with this person on the 25 sept,. and 2nd oct. I’ve been trying to judge at wether or not I was in a fertile time?!!? but dont have a clue.
Anyways, the past week I’ve been aware that my boobs are getting achy. Not the complete agony I was in when I fell pregnant with my daughter, but I dont know if this is a pms pain or a pregnant symptom.
I have taken 3 pregnancy tests, and they have all come back negative but I still have a fear.
My actual period is scheduled for the 11th Oct. (going on a 28 day cycle)….
I actually feel a bit silly typing this all out, but i’ve been literally driving myself mad with worry.
When I look at what I’ve written : he didnt come, negative tests, etc etc… it looks like i’m not pregnant. BUt I just feel totally paranoid. What if maybe a little come happened?!!? what if that was enough to make me pregnant?? And what if the boob pain is pregnancy related?? Do you still get the agonising pain the 2nd time round???
I categorically DO NOT want to be pregnant. If anyone is reading this and has some advice or just some words to calm my fears down I would appreciate it hugely.
thank you very much.
Am 21yrs old my husbaNd and I av been trying for a child for the past two years nw. We av unprotected sex almost every day. My period would be due in the next 4days but my boobs are killing me, they are so heavy and tender, I also feel dizzy in fact I sleep always, heightened sense of smell and i feel as if my period is abt come…. Could I be pregnant? Cos I really wish I am.
Ok, so my period has always been on time, about 28 days and lasts up to 3-4 days, 5 being the latest. I got with my ex back on the weekend my period was finished (last month) and we did the deed. He had put the condom on a lil late, before ejaculating. I didn’t really think anything about it, but noticed a bit of spotting about a week later, but nothing unusual. My period for this month was due on sun or mon of this past week. I am currently 5 days late as of today. THIS IS A FIRST! I took two tests so far since tues and both came out negative. I’ve been rather tired the past few weeks, feelin a little crampy lthis week ike I do when my period is about to start, and today my breasts feel a little sensitive after I got out of the shower. Not sure what’s going on with me and I’m goin a lil nuts now.
i had unprotected sex on August 6th 2011, that same month i saw my period on the 27th( 27 days after the last one), the next month being september i saw my period on the 23rd ( i have an irregular cycle between 24-28 days but mostly 26 days.
Now october is here and my period is 4 days late and i have swollen and tender breast, light cramps, light discharge from my nipples. i have done two hoome test and it all came ot negative though i’m still worried cos this have never happened.
Please help me.
We have been trying to conceive for almost a year now. About 4 months ago, i experienced a lot of nausea and spitting and my period was 2 days late. just when i was ready to take the test, my period came! and now, am experiencing similar symptoms of slight nausea, back discomfort and feeling as if my uterus is moving around (I never used to experience PMS before) although i still have 5 days to go till my next period is due. what is this? am i pregnant or am i suddenly getting pms when i didnt before?
Hi, well I had may last normal period 5th september and then fooled around with my bf on 18th sept which should of been one of my fertile dayS I think. I’m very regular now in October I waS due my period 2nd october but it was late and came on 5th october which finished 7th october with 2 day brown spotting after. Since 27th sept till now I’m experiencing: tired all the time spending most of my time in bed, headaches, acne, cramps, back ache, right earache, leg pains, nausea, blue veins on my breast, lumps around my nipples, urinating alottt I even some timess find myself leaking to. In total I’ve taken 3 tests and a urine test and it cam back negative. Really confusd helpppppp
Hi, well I had may last normal period 5th september and then fooled around with my bf on 18th sept which should of been one of my fertile dayS I think. I’m very regular now in October I waS due my period 2nd october but it was late and came on 5th october which finished 7th october with 2 day brown spotting after. Since 27th sept till now I’m experiencing: tired all the time spending most of my time in bed, headaches, acne, cramps, lower abdominal discomfort, back ache, right earache, leg pains, nausea, blue veins on my breast, lumps around my nipples, urinating alottt I even some timess find myself leaking to. I have had nearly a month of these symptoms. In total I’ve taken 3 tests and a urine test and it cam back negative. The dr did a abdominal examination and just kept beating my stomach like a drum and said it didn’t sound right well not to his satisfaction . And is sending me for a ultra sound to check. But he did get a negative test back with my urine sample. Could I still be pregnant Really confusd helpppppp. ( Sorry for the essay)
It’s really hard to say without an ultrasound. Go get the ultrasound and you’ll know for sure whether or not you’re pregnant.
I’m 23years old iand have been trying with my hubby for 6months now and I have been keeping track of my cyle days for 5months now, 32days, 33days,32days ,35days,42days,I’m presently on the 33rd day of my cycle,I have been having unprotected sex,now my breast is sore temperature high , feeling nausea and hve been bloating for a while now, what could be possible going on cos I wish I’m pregnant..
You should take a home pregnancy test to see whether or not you’re pregnant.
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Pretty freaked haha my boyfriend and I had serious unprotected sex… if it leaks out is that a good indicator I’m NOT going to be pregnant ?
What if it didn’t leak out?
Even if sperm leaked out after sex, there’s always a chance that one lucky sperm made its way up into your uterus and fertilized your egg. So take a home pregnancy test to see if you conceived. Good luck!
Hi Dr. Nguyen. Last month my cycle started earlier then usual and this month I have not started my cycle yet. I am hoping to get it this weekend. Lately I have been having breast tenderness for the past 2 weeks and a lot of abdominal pains. My back has been killing me and my legs have been hurting as well. I took a pregnancy test last weekend and the test came out negative and with my fist son I took the test too early. I’ve also had this feeling in the pit of my gut that I need to vomit sometimes in morning and sometimes in the evening. I’ve been more tired then the usual and at times I feel very light headed and dizzy. Are these pregnancy symptoms or possibly the case of PMS?
You do sound pregnant. Nausea and vomiting can come with PMS, but considering all your other symptoms, you do sound very pregnant. Wait to take another pregnancy test. If you took the test too soon with your first son, then you probably will have a positive result later than other women. You should also get a blood pregnancy test with your doctor, since they tend to be more accurate. Good luck.
Hi Dr. Nguyen!
I did receive my cycle this past weekend. I ended about 2 days ago and I am still having the same symptoms. My cycle was very normal the last day of my cycle there was brownish spotting. My legs do not hurt anymore but the right side of my very lower back hurts still and every time I have a meal the pit of my stomach hurts and by the very next hour I vomit due to so much pressure in that area. I start to feel very dizzy and out of breath after vomitting. Do you still recommend blood work? Does this sound similiar to anything else? Can I be anemic? Thank you for your advise.
Additon to that my breast no longer hurts but same symptoms.
I would go to a doctor to figure out what’s causing you to have all those symptoms. They don’t sound normal. But stomach aches can be caused from a variety of the reasons. Go see a doctor to figure out what’s going on.
Im about 5 days late for my period, and a couple days ago I noticed my breast were swollen an tender (they were hurting to the point they woke me from my sleep). I went to the doctor an they did a test which came back neg. She told me it could be too early to tell an if things didnt get better or if I didnt get AF to come back an re-test. Well they havent gotten any better. I just wanna knoow if Im pregnant or if AF is just late???
I also forgot to mention that about a week or 2 before AF was due I had a couple of days that I had kinda like brownish spotting, which I thought was AF coming early but it wasnt. So idk whats goin on please give me your expert opinion!!
Samantha, Brownish spotting may have been implantation bleeding, or a very early miscarriage. Your doctor is right. It may have been too early to detect whether or not you’re pregnant. If your brownish spotting was implantation bleeding, then that is a sign that you’re pregnant. Go back to the doctor and take a re-test. Tell your doctor about your symptoms. Good luck!
Me and my bf have unprotected sex all the time. I am almost two weeks late, I have NEVER missed a period or been even a few days off. I’ve been exhausted I sleep all the time. I am always hungry lately and all I want is cookies and milk everything else grosses me out. I get headaches everyday that last all day and I also get light headed and dizzy. My stomach is so bloated I feel like a balloon and I get so hot I swear I’m going to pass out. Also I’m having slight stomach and back pains and nasioua. I took a hpt a day after my missed period and it came out negative I don’t know what to think but I’m scared bc the meds I’m on can cause birth defects :/
I had unprotected sex with coitus interruptus on october 4th, and had my normal AF period on october 6 (up to october 11). But I had brownish spotting on october 22 and several days with headache. This week I’m feeling a weird pain in my right side (maybe an ovary). Right now I have tender breasts and very sensitive nipples, and I felt a little sick this morning. I really don’t have any idea if it’s PMS or pregnancy, I’m very irregular with cycles from 16 to 33 days. Any suspicion??
What this sounds like are ovulation symptoms. The weird pain on your right side is called “middle pain” or (mittleschmerz), light spotting can also occur when you ovulate. And headaches, tender breasts, and nausea can also occur when you ovulate. So, I am guessing all your symptoms are just signs of ovulation and nothing serious.
I blogged about this recently. http://www.mypregnancybaby.com/ovulation-symptoms-signs/
I thought of ovulation too. But my period is 4 days delayed right now and I took 2 home pregnancy tests and they are negative.
Hello Dr. Nguyen, I had protected sex on October 17th and I had spotting for 3-4 days after sex. It was red at first, then turned light brown. I’m suppose to be on my period this week (Oct 24-30) but i’m worried that I won’t… and this is my firstime spotting… My symptoms are bloating, pelvic/abdominal crapms, breast swelling/tenderness and food craving. I usally get these symptoms 4-5 days before my period… Any thoughts? Thank you.
Hi Nyo,
Some women do spot between periods. It could be ovulation spotting, in your case. All your symptoms right now are definitely PMS symptoms, but if you are worried, be sure to take a home pregnancy test. Good luck.
Hi
We have been trying to get pregnant for last five months. and as given in the net i have been calculatuing my ovulation, but seems it was wrong si i figured out dat i ovulate early i.e after 4-5 days of my pms has ended. and we did the deed. uand now my pms is due in 5 days. but i have been feeling mild dizziness at times and also feels sleepy during afternoon. Do you think i could be pregnant. Also before my cycle wask 28days but for last two months its 36 days, is there something to worry and pms also has been very less tho it goes on for four days. its so less that only two pads r enough. (ofcourse i change it everytime). Help needed as we are so much wanting to have a child.
As long as you have your period once a month, I wouldn’t worry about your cycle changing. It’s only after three months that doctors really worry. The mild dizziness and sleepiness sound like premenstrual symptoms. If you are worried, please take a home pregnancy test. If you really want a child, you should keep having sex on every single day on the week that you ovulate. Sperm can survive inside a woman for 5 days, so just keep having unprotected sex to maximize your chance of getting pregnant. Good luck!
I’m nervous and need some advice.. Last week I had my period Monday-Friday. Had sex Wed-Fri..the condom was put on halfway through each time pretty much. Then we had unprotected sex using the pull out method twice on Sunday, one time right after the other (stupid, I know). The reason I’m freaking out is because I’m on Lyrica and Perocet and I know those are two things you cannot be on while pregnant. I think I ovulated today. My period isn’t due for two weeks. Is there any way I can find out now? Blood test? Or do I have to wait to take a HPT? How soon can I take it?
I’m wondering if I should call up my neurologist and speak to him about my meds. I can’t tell if I’m being paranoid here. I had been weaning down off the Lyrica and am now at 75mg 2x/day. I’ve read scary things about Lyrica and birth defects.. This is completely 100% unplanned. I get bad PMS symptoms (bloating, cramps, sore breasts) so I don’t know how I’ll distinguish them from pregnancy symptoms.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Anna,
I am guessing that you have a 3-week cycle then? A shorter one than the regular 28-day cycle? Try not to panic, but there’s really nothing you can do but wait. I know that’s not what you want to hear. But the most sensitive home pregnancy tests – and blood pregnancy ones – won’t start picking up HCG until the week of your missed period. If you did happen to conceive, the fertilized egg would be imbedding itself into your uterine wall this week (implantation), and since hCG isn’t produced until implantation takes place (and it takes it a week or two before the levels are high enough to be detected), you need to wait until the week of your missed period to find out if you’re pregnant or not.
I am hoping for your sake that you aren’t pregnant. It’s possible that you had sex too early, before you were in your fertile/ovulation time.
If you are worried, you can talk to your neurologist. But remember that Lyrica is a Class C drugs, and while yes, in animal studies, it has been proven to cause birth defects, low birth weight, and miscarriages. There haven’t been any human studies yet. And animals don’t always respond the same way that humans do to medicine. Class C drugs are safer than Class D drugs… So, I guess I am saying not to panic. Sometimes, doctors still prescribe Lyrica during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risk, but this is something you may want to talk to your neurologist about.
But at this point, it’s really too early to tell whether or not you’re pregnant, if an egg was even fertilized, or if implantation took place. Please try to be patient and wait for your period. Good luck!
I know this may sound foolish but I am needing some advice. I had my menstrual in late September (but for the life of me I cant pinpoint the date maybe around 9/22-9/26). I do know that it was towards the end but I am not too sure. I’ve had sex from 10//08-10/15 with my bf (who is dying for me to have a baby). I have began experiencing cramping like AF was on her way and a few times I have literally ran to the bathroom thinking she was starting only to see this milky white discharge. Now my breasts are beginning to have a burning sensation and they are sore closer to the chest and armpit area if i press on them. I am also beginning to feel hot as well.
Thing is although we had sex pretty much everyday from 10/8-10/15 and every other day in Octoboer, I took it upon myself to do 4 pregnancy tests on the 18th, 21st, 24th, 25th 29th,and the 31st of October and all were negative. Do you think I tested too early being that we just started having sex last month? It is now November and my period should have started at least last week but there’s nothing. I am still experiencing cramping like my AF is about to start but all I see is milky/lotiony discharge. My breasts have a slight burning/tingling sensation, but those are the only two symptoms besides my missing period. can you please give me the best time to test to really make sure that I am negative, I would really appreciate it! Did I test too early????? TIA!
You may have tested too early. Take another test this week, and next week. If you are still having symptoms and your period hasn’t come by next week, contact your doctor and get a blood pregnancy test. Good luck!
Thank you for your response. I forgot to mention on 10/31, I did go into the doctor to have a blood test performed. The results came back as negative for any HCG and Thyroid problems. Since I was not slated to have my period until 10/23-10/27 is it possible the blood test was performed too early or should I accept the results? I just find it quite odd that I was regular each month up until the one month I decide to have sex.
I think it may have been too early. Have you taken a home pregnancy test this week? This week, you should get an accurate result with a HPT. It’s been long enough. It may also stress that could be causing a delayed period if you’re not pregnant. (Or something else.) Anyway, good luck.
Hi dr,
Just curious and would like your thoughts. My last period started on the 15 October. My husband and I had sex on the 30 October but we had issues with the condom. I have a 28 day cycle. So should be due tomorrow or Saturday. I have the same standard symptoms as pms and pregnancy, except the last week I feel like I am alergic to my dogs I have owned for two years. My husband is on oxycontin, dithiathiazide, hypnodorme, alpurinal and anti depressants. ( has a medical condition). I would like to know my chances of being pregnant.
I think you will have to wait for your period to come. There is really no way to tell whether or not you could be pregnant. It’s always possible, but I think you should wait for your period to come before you can really know. (I’m sorry about the allergies to your dogs. That may just be due to your immune system being down for whatever reason – a cold/flu coming on. I don’t think that’s related to pregnancy.)
Hi DP Nguyen,
Are you related to Dr. Lisa Nguyen who works at Cedars Sinai in Beverly Hills, CA ? thats my doc. lol. Anyways heres my story….
I started my period On Oct. 5th Im’ irregular so my doc prescribe me metformin 500mg to regulate it an i stop on Oct. 14th. Well me and my spouse had intercourse alot during those weeks after a few weeks I experienced slight nausea no vomitting, very fatique however Im anemic, my nipples hurt only started Nov. 7th. I have not yet have a period yet, been waiting. Me and my sis normally start together but I havent yet. I took a bbt Nov 8th (97.29) Nov. 9th (97.5) Nov. 10th (98.09) are those reading normal…since I had to ovulate already because I pass the ovulation mark. Ive took notthing but HPT all are negatives (-). However, I feel like it, My stomach feel like it tightening, and stuff before I eat, and when I eat I feel worst and even tired. I never been prego. I will wait for AF…until then if I dont see my period then I’ll take my last hpt and then see what it reads if not then a blood test it is. What do you think? I’ll keep you updated.
Sounds like you’re on the right track. I’d wait to take another home pregnancy test one week after you miss your period. Then, schedule for a blood pregnancy test at your doctors office. Good luck!
(And nope, I am not related to Dr. Nguyen. But its a super common Vietnamese name!)
sorry error on bbt Nov 9th that should be (97.85)
Oh I am so happy I’ve found this website! I’m very tired of reading the same old, same old from people who have no real knowledge of pregnancy or pms symptoms. I, too, am in the middle of this two week wait. My partner left to go overseas on 10/29, of course there was some intimate time spent together up to the evening that he left. I felt like I ovulated on the 31st, but I’m really not sure. I have 2 ovp apps on my phone one said the 31st and the other the 2nd, so I really don’t put any faith into them. Since the 31st I’ve experienced breast tenderness and for the first time ever, nipple sensitivity.. and wow, sometimes it was painful. Both of these are intermittent but when they hurt, they hurt. I’ve had lower right sided cramping off and on thru this weeks as well. Especially on 11/6 and 11/9, very painful. It feels like my period cramps but nothing comes. Other than that, not much of anything else. Some moments of dizzyness and nausea, some cm but very minimal. I would love to be pregnant, but I fear that I was too far out for ovulation. What are you thoughts on this? I’m really trying to look at these symptoms as just PMS related, but I do wish for so much more. We both do. Thank you in advance
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BTW, regulary 26-27 day cycles, lasting 3-4 days. I had what I call “old blood bleeding on the 19th and full bleeding on the 20th”. I’m also curious to know what you consider the first day of your period. I’ve heard both days can be considered but I’m leaning more towards regular bleeding or rather, when you need to use a pad or tampon.
Hi Valerie,
It does sound like you could be pregnant. If you’re starting to notice symptoms (like the nipple sensitivity) that you’ve never had before, there is a good chance that you could be pregnant. If you are pregnant, then the cramping would make sense (implantation cramping). And remember that sperm can stay alive inside your reproductive tract for up to five days, and your period app could have been wrong. Anyway, I guess you are going to have to wait until you miss your period to figure out if you’re pregnant or not. Good luck!
Also, for your second question, I consider the first day of your period as the day that you start bleeding. So In your case, I would say the 19th.
Thank you! I will post on here as to if I am or not
I really appreciate your website and what you’re doing. What a great job you have!
Hello DP Nguyen,
I am a bit confused because of several symptoms I’ve been experiencing for the past 2 weeks. It started out with vaginal discharge, which I know is normal. However, soon after, I felt very fatigued and tired, and my muscles ached. I figured it was from my exercise program. Then I started getting very nauseuos and have been nauseous everyday since. I also have lower back pain and abdominal cramps, though the cramps are not consistent, and at times, one side hurts more than the other. My breasts are very tender and swollen, and i have inconsistent headaches/dizziness. On top of everything I have a slight yeast infection! :/ My period was due yesterday so today I took a home pregnancy test and it came out negative. Is it possible to have these kinds of symptoms from the yeast infection? What are your thoughts? I think I will be scheduling an appointment to take a blood test and see how to take care of my yeast infection!
I think you need to go to the doctor to figure out what’s causing your symptoms. And if you took a home pregnancy test, taking it the day of your missed period is typically too soon to get an accurate result. You need to wait until a week after your missed period to get the best result. I think there’s a good chance you might be pregnant, but yes, please go see a doctora bout your symptoms. Good luck!
I recently suffered a early miscarriage in september from the 19th-22th at 9 weeks pregnant. I also had a normal period in October from 20-23. However, I have been having unprotected sex throughout the time since the miscarriage. I feel pregnant again I have tender breasts the nipple seems to be expanding, nausea, frequent urination, and increased appetite. I don’t have PMS but during my period I have severe cramps and sometimes vomit once on the first day. None of which happen on my last period. I took a HPT it came back negative. But my period isn’t due till the 17th could I be pregnant?
It’s too soon for you to take a home pregnancy test, especially since you haven’t missed your period yet. (HPTs aren’t that sensitive; most only give you an accurate result the week after your missed period). I think there is a chance that you could be pregnant. Take another HPT next week. Good luck
Hi!
My husband and I aren’t trying to have a baby yet, I have been on birth control for a year. There has been a time or two ive forgotten to take it but I always took it with my next pill the day after. I’m supposed to start my period in a 2 weeks. Lately I’ve been very nauseous and having hot flashes. I’ve had strechy pains in my abdomen, that feels like I’ve worked out or exercised but I haven’t. I’ve never been one to get bloated but lately I get so bloated that it looks like I’ve got a baby bump. I’m also achy all the time and just feeling yuck and very moody, which is unusual. The two week wait to see if I miss my period is killing me. I haven’t had much breast tenderness. Do you think I’m pregnant? or are these not normal pregnancy symptoms?
Those do sound like normal pregnancy symptoms, but you just won’t know whether or not you’re pregnant until you take a home pregnancy test in 2 weeks. I’m sorry you have to wait, but there is just no way of telling whether or not you’re pregnant. If you have conceived, sometimes the pregnancy won’t stick. Sometimes it will. Anyway, just try to be patient and take a home pregnancy test after you miss your period. It’s too early right now to test and get an accurate result. Good luck.
Hi Dr Nguyen,
My fiance and I have been trying for a kid on and off for a year now. This past two months, we’ve started giving up on trying since a friend of our told us if you stop worrying about it you could get pregnant. My last period I believe was the 30 or 31st of October. The past week, as of 11/15, I’ve had a bad migrain one day, tender breast and sensitivity in my nipples the day after that. As the week went on, I started having cramps in my lower adominal that have been on and off and been experiencing lower back pain that comes and goes. Not to mention distaste for certain of my favorite foods. It’s now the 23 and I’m still experiencing these things. My fiance and I have also notice that I’ve been needing to change my undies more than once a day because I’ve been ‘leaking’ more than normal. My periods are always the same and the only PMS I usually have is the migrain, food cravings, and a few cramps. My period isn’t due til next week. What should I do?
Hi Sarah,
(I’m not a doctor).
But all of those symptoms are also very common to PMS symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell whether or not you’re pregnant until you miss your period. It’s too early at this point to take a home pregnancy test. So, I think you are going to have be patient and wait. It’s really helpful when you’re trying to conceive to get a period calendar app, so that you can figure out when your best fertile time is during the month
Good luck
hello dr, im in need of some advice…i always have normal periods no spotting cramps or anything..my lms started nov 5 and ended on the 9th..my fiance and I had sex 3 days after I was done with it..using the pull out method..i know stupid right..but anyway the 15th I started with reddish brown spotting that lasted two days…i have never had that before! now I have yellowish sticky liquid coming out of my breasts..only when squeezed a lil..cramps, headache and very very tired to the point where I almost fell asleep at my desk at work..is thete anything else that would cause these symptoms..i have 3 children already…the liquid out of the breasts happened when I first got pregnant with my last baby who in may will be 3…idk if im pregnant again or if its something else..thanks for yout help
Wow, those do sound like you might have been pregnant. The reddish brown spotting could have been implantation bleeding. You should take a home pregnancy test on the week of your missed period to see if you could be pregnant. I mean, it does sound like you might be. But a pregnancy test is the only surefire way to know. Best wishes.
thanks so much for your reply!! I will take a test and let you know how it come out??is there anything else that may cause these symptoms if im not??
also have a great thanksgiving!!
Well, if you’re not pregnant, some women do have spotting around the time they ovulate. But the yellowish sticky liquid from your breasts cannot be explained unless you are pregnant. (Although I am not a medical doctor so I may be wrong about that. There might be another issue that could cause you to have leaky breasts). Headaches, cramps, and fatigue are all PMS symptoms. But usually extreme fatigue to where you almost fall asleep is often a big sign that you’re pregnant. Anyway, take a home pregnancy test, or schedule an appointment with a doctor for a blood test. Good luck!
Hello again, i am still having all the symptoms as posted above…i am 4 days past when my period was supposed to come but i have had a blood test monday the 28th of november,( before i was due for my mp) and it was neg..i have also taken another htp and it also said neg…what else could be going on or could i still possibly be pregnant??
Also sry, i have had 3 children and knew like a day before my missed period with them
Hello!
I’m in need of some desperate advice! My AF is regular every month(within a few days), and last month arrived on the 10th and lasted about six days. Same with the month before. Last month my boyfriend and I had sex on the very last day of my period and didn’t use any protection( as we usually don’t; randomlly condoms(stupid, I know)) and the day after he came in me. I followed that up immediately with a Plan B pill. That was on the 15th or 16th. This month my period just skipped the date it usually arrived and i have been having random cramps from time to time, shin pains, tiredness, random dizziness, slight nausia, it almost feels like i have to get sick kind of constantly in the last 24 hours or so.. Yesterday at about 4:00 i started to bleed out some REALLY dark blood, like brownish with a bit of reddish in it. Usually when I get my period the first day is really heavy and I have to change my tampon about 5-6 times. It has been almost 10 hours and I havn’t had to change it at all. I’ve been having frequent urination as well. Also I had a bladder infection. I’m really worried and not sure what to do! I took 2 pregnancy test and the first one showed up negative but later another line showed up indicating pregnancy…& then i took another and it was negative and stayed that way. That was within the last 10 hours. Help! Am I pregnant?
Hi Ang,
Yeah, I would say there is a strong possibility that you’re pregnant. When you took the preg tests, hCG levels may not have been high enough or the test wasn’t sensitive enough yet. So I would suggest that you go to an gynecologist, get a blood test done, and tell them your symptoms. The dark, brownish blood may have been implantation bleeding. Or a very early miscarriage. Implantation bleeding usually is light and shouldn’t last for more than a day or two. But definitely go see a doctor. From what you’re describing, it does sound like you are pregnant for me.
Hello, I’ve been breastfeeding since my daughter was born, no period yet, and I take birthcontroll regualary. My baby started fighting feedings so I looked online and saw that it could be pregnancy.. do you get your period when breastfeeding?
Hi Shanna,
No, you do NOT get your period when you are breastfeeding. The hormones that help you produce milk suppress ovulation and you menstrual cycle. If you are taking birth control regularly and you are breastfeeding, I would not be nervous about getting pregnant. Breastfeeding (exclusive) is also a natural birth control method.
Actually, you can get your period even if you are exclusively breastfeeding. It is normal and many women have. You can check out kellymom.com for more info or details on how. I got my period when my daughter was 10 mo old… my friend got her period back when her daughter was 6 mo old (while exclusively BF).
Hope that helps!
Hi Dr. Nguyen!
I normally have a 4 day cycle. I started my cycle on Thursday 11/24/11 and 2 and a half days later I noticed brown blood. What can this mean? I am now on my 4th day and I have very light brown spotting. It comes and goes.
Hi Inez,
I’m not a doctor, but I do recommend that you make an appointment with a gynecologist for a blood pregnancy test. If the pregnancy test was iffy, then there’s a chance that your period was implantation bleeding. A medical doctor will help explain what’s going on. In the meanwhile, take another home pregnancy test and see what it says.
Also on the third day I thought the blood was red but it happend to be a very dark brown that kind of looked red. I took a home pregnancy test today and the second line looks like it kind of wanted to come out but it didn’t.
Hey so the fiancee and I have sex through our the month.. We have been using the pull out method for about 2 years now. This month however my nipples are super sore although they do randomly do that sometimes before a period, but usually only a few days before a period and it doesn’t last long. My period is not due for another 3 days at the least and I have been feeling this way since before thanksgiving. Next I’m so tired I can barel make it through the day and when I can sleep in I sleep till after one. I usually wake with the sun lol. Constipation, peeing a lot, my tummy just feel super weird I really can’t describe it. Sometimes it hurts but for the mos part it just aggravates me. I have these random feelings like I need to throw up, it only last about 30 seconds but I haven’t neede to throw up in years.. So like I said period is due in a few days..too early to test. I just need advice :/
It does sound like you might be pregnant. But the only way to know is for you to take a home pregnancy test when you miss your period. If the symptoms continue and you still don’t get your period, go make an appointment with a doctor for a blood test. Good luck
Hello..just an update..i had a blood test done it was negative..i due for my mp on dec 3 so we will see if i miss it
I’m having sore, full feeling breasts, and I’ve had bumps on them I’ve never had before, I have to pee every few hours(even waking up at night) and I suddenly get dizzy for no reason even while sitting down. I have been trying to get pregnant but my last pregnancy i had morning sickness before i could even take a positive test, now, no sickness. I am due to get my period any day and am trying to decide if it is my period, pregnancy, or just me psyching myself out because I want to get pregnant so badly. It doesn’t feel like my period, or like my last pregnancy. What do you think? is my period more likely or could i possibly be pregnant??
In your case, it sounds like a toss-up. You could be pregnant, from the symptoms you are describing. I guess the only way to know is take a test, if you’ve missed your period. Every pregnancy is different, too. You don’t always have the same symptoms. But I am guessing that you could be pregnant, since your symptoms sound more like early signs of pregnancy than PMS. So take a test and find out. Good luck!
I misscaried in late aug. my periods have been typically normal since. Last month i had some brownish spotting a few days prior. But this month i started light spotting and light bleeding 9 before my expected period (for 9 days). NOWHERE near the same thing as my period. Now i am 3 days past my expected period. could i be pregnant again? I did test 4 days before my expected period it was negative. Thank you!
Hi Meg,
Home pregnancy tests aren’t very accurate until AFTER you miss your period. So I would suggest that you take another home pregnancy test this week, and another one next week and see what the results are. If you still haven’t gotten your period, make an appointment with a gynecologist and get a blood test. Good luck!
Hi! Ok so i just tested yesterday which is 4 days past expected period..negative. Now i know you said test again in a week, and i will…but if still negative would i count those 9 days of weird spotting and light bleeding as a period?? Thank you!
I wouldn’t count the light spotting as a period, it’s something that you need to make a note of. Just pay attention to your symptoms as well.
Hi,
Is it true if you have a period that is consistent then you have a shorter LP? The reason I ask is because I get my period on the 6 of every month around the same time ( 6-8pm). I keep track of my CM and I just recently started keeping track of my BBT. I know by the day when I ovulate but we have been trying for 8 months now and no baby. We have three healthy boys and would give it one last try for a girl. We got pregnant real quick with our boys but I dont kow what is going on. I am 26 and healthy so is my husband. after we BD I elevate my legs and sometimes when we are rally tired after we BD then we just fall asleep while he is still inside of me. ( i know tmi sorry). I ovulated on the 23-24 of this month and my BBT have been consistent of between 97.1-97.3 til today. This morning it was 98.1. What does that mean. Am i not doing something right. Any advice would help. Thank you
A woman with a normal menstrual cycle has a luteal phase of 12-16 days. A shorter luteal phase is often related to infertility. So, if you have a regular menstrual cycle, I wouldn’t be too worried.
I’m sorry that you’re having a harder time getting pregnant this time. A surge in your temperature means that you’ve ovulated. As a rule of thumb, you have ovulated when your Basal Body Temperature is 0.2 degrees higher than any temperature from the previous 6 days, and it stays high for at least 3 days.
Because your egg only stays alive for 12-24 hours after you ovulate, in order to maximize your chance of conception, you need to have sex right before you ovulate. Sperm can stay alive for up to 5 days, so if you have sex during your fertile time (the week leading up to ovulation), then you can increase your chance of pregnancy.
Also, when you’re trying to conceive, you can help improve your chances with using any sexual position that deposits sperm close to your cervix (like the man on top) and use a pillow underneath your butt to help keep sperm inside. Make sure you don’t have sex too often though. Once every 24 hours is best. Sometimes, sperm quality and quantity needs to be replenished.
Sometimes, conception is hard, especially when you really want a baby. Don’t be stressed about it, though. Stress only makes it harder for you to conceive.
Good luck!
I already ovulated this month. My bbt was 97.9 when I ovulated. My bbt today was 97.9 it’s still higher then my cover line. Does that mean I ovulated again or is that a sign that I might be pregnant? I took a hpt today ,not with morning urine, and it was a bfn. Did I test to early. I am trying to get pregnant on my own since I don’t want to go to the doctor because they always look at me funny when I tell them we are ttc. We are military family and pple tend to be against us having larger families. Usually 2-3 kids. Any more then that ur considered trailer trash. I know horrible but that’s how military women are. So any advice on how to get it to happen and why bbt is high again would help. Thanks
Sounds like you might be pregnant. If your BBT stays elevated for 18 days after you ovulate, this is often a sign that you’ve conceived.
Have you missed your period yet? Home pregnancy tests aren’t accurate until after the day of your missed period. They are typically more accurate the week after your missed period. But if you take them too soon, or if the test isn’t accurate enough, it won’t be able to pick up the levels of hCG in your system just yet.
Anyway, keep taking the pregnancy tests and good luck!
I haven’t started yet. I start on the 7th. So I’m guessing I tested to early. I did see a line and it is visible but doesn’t have color to it so I’m thinking it’s probably just the evap line. I’ll let everyone know if I’m pregnant or not. Baby dust.
I am in need of some advice (as is everyone else). For the months on September and October I had my period on the 1st of the month. Was having unprotected sex here and there in October. My period came 2 days late this month (November). It came on the 3rd. I took a test on the 2nd- negative. However the period was very light, mostly brown. And in the middle of it, it turned red, got heavy for a few hours, and turned out brown and light again. It was strange to me considering my periods usually start out pretty heavy. Anyway, I have been expecting to have this month’s period between the 1st-3rd. My appetite has been strange and my back is killing me today. Normally I feel lower abdominal cramps but haven’t felt many today. Needless to say I am concerned it is pregnancy but don’t know. Also I am concerned that this month’s (November) period was a false period. Advice, please!
Hi Jaden,
I think it’s a toss-up. You might be pregnant, although if you did have heavy bleeding, it may have been a regular period. I highly recommend that you take a home pregnancy test, once you miss your period this month. That’s the only way to know for sure.
Well, here is my update. I am now (if I calculated correctly) on what would be day 31 of a cycle. Still no period. Feeling like total CRAP all the time. Have taken 2 pregnancy tests and both are clearly negative. Having a little lower back pain. Lost my appetite and no change in weight. Any thoughts ? Should I assume the tests are correct and wait for the period or see a doctor with the assumption that I am indeed pregnant before too much time goes by ?
Just an update. Still no period, my nipples are still killing me… And I feel so miserable when I’m hungry and then when I try to eat, I’m forcing the food down. I did a pregnancy calculator just to see what week I would be, and I’m on 3 and a half weeks. Does this sound like a typical three week person? Thanks
Sounds like you’re in the early pregnancy to me. Did you take a home pregnancy test yet?
Another update. No test yet I am waiting until tomorrow because that is the day my period will officially be late. I think I had implantation bleeding yesterday !!! It was light almost orange and not a lot at all justa few wipes an that was it. I’m so nervous. I guess we will find out soon. Thanks for all the advice and wish me luck!
Good luck, Coco!
Hi Dr.Nguyen
Im currently on the iud I can still feel the wire. And my period is due tomorrow. But for the last few wks I’ve been eating more than normal. My breast are tender n my back aches along with lower abdominal pain. I’ve been vomiting. I took 2hpt but it says neg. Can the iud make it a neg? What should I do.
And also I have been very moody. And tired . Wierd cravings. I mean I ate fried fish dipped in ketchup while eating a pbj sandwhich.
Help
@ Tip
I had the iud for year and I went crazy.i had to take hpt every month because I felt pregnant and had every pregnancy symptom in the book. I also gained a lot of weight. It’s the iud that is giving you these side effects. And on top of that my husband was always complaining that he felt the string. The doc had to keep cutting it shorter. After a year I said forget it. I had it removed and al the side effects went away I will never get a iud again.
Hi Tip, I’m not a doctor, but you need to go see one.
If you think you might be pregnant with an IUD, you HAVE to go to the doctor right away. IUDs dramatically increase your miscarriage risk (I think you have double the miscarriage risk as a normal woman), and it can also cause preterm birth.
The IUD can also have side effects, such as breast tenderness, mood swings, headaches, and acne.
Anyway, go see a doctor about what’s going on. Make sure you’re not pregnant.
Duni
At times my fiance feels it and sometimes I do. The nurse recommended the iud because she had one she says its better then tieing your tubes. But its recently ive been having these syptoms. Its a little scary.
Nguyen
Problem is I don’t have any medical insurance.. I didn’t renew it because my mom told me she was going to put me on hers. Dumb I know and I’m currently not working. Wow iud has a double rate of a miscarriage and preterm. I cant go through that again. I’m a high risk when I’m pregnant as is.
I’m sorry you don’t have medical insurance. You still need to get medical care, though if you think you’re pregnant with an IUD. See how much it costs to see a doctor without insurance. The IUD needs to come out if you’re pregnant. That can lower your risk.
Nguyen,
I’m probably the first guy to post on here… Anyways, about a month ago, my ex and I had unprotected sex. She’s on Nuvaring, and I did nothing wrong to “mess up”. Her period starts on December 4th (in two days), and two weeks ago she was complaining of nausea, vomiting (not morning sickness she said), headaches, and occasional cramps. As of three days ago (5 days before her scheduled period) she told me that her breasts have been starting to feel sore. I have to add that some days she felt perfectly fine, some days she was just cramping (these cramps she experienced weren’t severe at all, they were “just noticeable” she said.) I also have to add that she has been extremely stressed out. She was biting the sides of her fingers to the point where they were really red and swollen, she’s been stressed because of college, and our unfortunate break up. She’s told me recently that her stress has gotten better, and with me paying close attention to her symptoms and how stressed she was, her symptoms have gotten better, too, as her stress level lowered. I’m only worried because she’s the one who sent me a “btw text” two weeks after we officially broke up saying: “Oh, by the way, I’ve been having headaches and feeling sick and throwing up, so if I’m prego it’s your problem, too.” :/ I will be here for her and trust her and work things out if she is pregnant, but I’m hoping she isn’t. I’m 20 and 2 years into college and going into the air force and finishing up my schooling. Stress can also make a girls period late.
To add to the stress, for me, she said she was on Z-Pak when we had sex. Z-Pak is an antibiotic that hinders the effects of birth control. But still… I didn’t “go inside her” and I really don’t think pre cum was a factor. 2-4 weeks before her period she’s been having mild cramps, headaches, nausea, occasional vomiting (not morning sickness), recently sore breasts, and sometimes she won’t get enough sleep (I think it’s stress). She has a busy schedule and occasionally works out, so I don’t think fatigue is something she ever complained about, nor has her eating changed. I don’t know. I typed a lot here, and for a guy, I really don’t know what it’s like obviously. I just want some more logic other than what my mind can supply to hopefully make me feel a little bit better…
-Nick
All of the symptoms that you’re describing sound like PMS symptoms. You need to tell her to take a home pregnancy test to see. If you didn’t go inside of her and precum isn’t an issue, then I don’t see how she could be pregnant. Maybe she just wants sympathy from you. But ask her to take a pregnancy test, so that you can be sure. Good luck, Nick. But personally, I don’t think she’s pregnant.
i need help! my last period was on the 31 of october,, and i ovulated around the 14th.
i had sex on the 11th,12th,13th,.my period was due on the 26 of november,its now been 8 days since my period was due!, on the day that it was due, i had sharp shooting pains in the lower abdomen, and the morning after i wiped myself and noticed i had a smear of brown blood on my tissue and wiped myself again and there was nothing! also ive got tender breasts and nipples,.i have been going the toilet alot but ive not been alot for my bowels, ive had period like cramps and pains on the inside of my legs and cramps down my legs for the last couple of days now,also when im waking up i am still tired and have headaches straight away, waves of feeling sick and hungry at the same time.. im normally regular, i never ever miss my period, maybe a day or so but not 8 days i have being pregnant before and didnt get a positive until i was 3 months gone! but i lost it unfortunatley,my boyfriend is also telling me to get a test because he really thinks i could be pregnant? also everytime i eat i can only eat a littlle bit as im feeling sick after, and the foods i do eat taste a little different,also my aerolas have gone a little bit darker and my nipples have been so itchy! when should i test because i done one two days before my missed period and it said negative? thankyou.
Hi, if you’ve always been regular and you’re suddenly missing your period, you are probably pregnant. You can test now, since it’s been 8 days after your period. Because of your history of not getting a positive result until 3 months, I would recommend that you go see a medical doctor to get a blood pregnancy test. Tell the doctor your symptoms and ask for an ultrasound, if you’re still having these symptoms. You do sound pregnant, though. Good luck.
i recently stopped taking my birth control about 3-4 weeks ago, i usually get my period the last week of every month, i didn’t get mine for november. I’ve had unprotected sex up until the point i stopped taking birthcontrol, i’ve been having protected sex since i stopped, but theres a possibility that it was unprotected once or twice. I have very sore breasts (& larger), as well as bloating & fatigue. i’ve had a lot of cramping & upset stomachs, i’ve been eating a little bit more lately also. I had a pregnancy test at the doctors office about 2 and half weeks ago, should i be concerned about pregnancy?
I would keep testing. All your symptoms do sound like normal PMS symptoms though.
Hello, weird!! I had my implant removed two weeks and two days ago after having it for 6 months. I had to very light periods for a couple of days. Since being off it I’ve had no period and unprotected sex… The first week I felt not myself because if the hormone change.. But recently symptoms have got stronger. I’m nautious, tired, cramps, bloated, back ache, headaches and now I’ve felt light headed when I move from sitting down, and peeing more frequently seems far too early for pregnancy symptoms I just don’t know what’s going on!! Advice please? Thanks
I would take a home pregnancy test to make sure that you are not pregnant.
okay so i started spotting brown blood last night and it wasnt heavy! it is not heavy today either, i havent got period cramps but my breasts are still sore! could this be implantation bleeding that has came late or is it my period?
I think you will have to wait and see. There is really no way of telling based on the info that you gave me. Good luck.
DP Nguyen-
Please help! I can’t seem to recall the date of my last period but I’m guessing it’s somewhere towards the end of October. My periods are very short and somewhat irregular, even on birth control. I was about halfway through my last month’s birth control pills and misplaced it so I didn’t take anymore. I engaged in unprotected intercourse twice in November. I usually get cramps right before my period along with irritability. For the past week I’ve had extremely sore nipples, felt extra tired, snapped at my fiance over small things, and have had cramping in my lower stomach area off and on. In addition, everything smells funny to me. I don’t recall my nipples ever feeling sore. Is this just a bad month for PMS? And how long should I wait to take a pregnancy test, since I’m not sure when AF should arrive?
Hi Laura,
If you stop taking your birth control pills and you have unprotected sex, there is a high chance that you can get pregnant. From your symptoms, it does sound like you might be pregnant. I would take a home pregnancy test right way. Take the old fashioned HPTs, instead of the digital, since they tend to be more accurate sooner. Keep testing until your period arrives. I do think you may also want to make an appointment with your gynecologist to get a blood test.
We’re trying to conceive. My 1st day of last menses was on 16/11/11. We had sex on 26, 27, 29 & 30th of Nov. My next period should be due on 13th Dec. I’ve been having dizzy spells, nauseous feeling & vomitted few times after eating my usual preferred food for the past few days. Feeling very tired & sleepy while working. But I took a HPT last night & this morning and it turns out negative. Is a bb on the way? Or is it just pms?? Did I take the HPT too early?
It sounds like you took the home pregnancy test too early. I would wait until the day of your missed period and take another home pregnancy test. If it tests negative and you’re still having symptoms, wait a week and test again. HPTs are more accurate the week after your missed period.
Hi DP Nguyen, me and my partner are trying for a baby and at the moment i am four days late. But to give you a bit of history i had an implant fitted for 8 months and got took out august 2011 as i was bleeding every day. I recieved my last period on the 12th november and it was like every other period i had lasting 5 days and giving me pains in my stomach.
Now i am concerned as i have a bloated/swollen stomach and it feels hard when pushing it in, acne, back ache, headaches everyday, feeling like i need to be sick, tired all the time, going to the toliet more often and my breasts seem bigger but no colour change.
I would love to hear you advice please.
Sadie LS x
Also i have an aching pain under my ribs
I think what you are experiencing is PMS symptoms. You may have a late period this month, but I am sure that it will come. Take a home pregnancy test if you are still worried.
Hi DP Nguyen!
My last period started Nov 13th. On Nov 29th my fiance and I had sex and there was a condom mishap. I started a moderate workout program on Dec 5th and all that week I had a lot of thick, white discharge. I started taking prenatal vitamins Dec 3rd just in case we are pregnant. I was due my period December 11th and all signs pointed to it coming. I started cramping on the 10th, I was moody, had tender breasts, was tired, etc…My period still has not come. I took a test Dec. 13th and today (Dec 15th). Both tests are negative. I have been experiencing dull, “period-like” cramps since the 10th, I threw up the morning of Dec 13th, and I’ve had off and on nausea, headaches, backaches, and extreme fatigue all week. Do you think this is pregnancy? I’m thinking that the new exercise program is causing this and is probably the reason my period is late…maybe too much stress on my body? Its alot of lifting mixed in with a little cardio. Thanks so much!
I do think that it’s possible that all your symptoms are signs that you are pregnant. I would recommend that you schedule an appointment with a gynecologist and get a blood pregnancy test to see if you might be pregnant.
Hi!
I track my cycles pretty regularly and my last period Started on November 10th. I had protected sex on the 19th, and my ovulations are supposed to start on the 24th. There were no problems with the condom and he wasn’t inside me without it. About a week later, I had a cold which went away. Then the next week, I had a sore throat, cough (with discolored phlegm), congestion, and vomitting for about five days. I had been really stressed at work too. I finally took a regular benedryl and I was no longer nauseated. I took another pill the next night and was feeling almost 100% better the next day. This all ended last week. I was supposed to start my period on the 14th. I had my normal pre-period acne a few days ago but it went away with no other signs of my period happening. I haven’t been any more tired or eating differently than usual and don’t have any other symptoms. Since my period hasn’t started, is there a chance I could be pregnant and there was a problem with the condom or could it be due to the sickness?
Thanks!
Illness can mess up your period, so I am sure that your period this month is just late due to being so sick.
Thanks! I haven’t been that sick in a long time and didn’t know if i should be worried. Do you know how long periods can be delayed from it? I am a little over a week now.
I have irregular periods. I usually get my periods 2-3 times a year. But this year I’ve had my period from June-October 2011 usually landing on the 12th or 16th of the month lasting about 5-7 days. I never get any symptoms from my PMS except food cravings and some bloating. When I do ever get my periods I usually have cramps a day before and light spot bleeding then during the middle of the week it’s a little bit heavier then I have lighter bleeding at the end and then it’s done.
I’ve had unprotected sex with my boyfriend in September three times in that month and he came three times. I never had symptoms but I did take pregnancy tests just to be sure in October and November and they were all negative.
In November and December I haven’t had my period. I missed both in those months. As of now, I have cramps, nausea, fatigue, constipation, upset stomach, really good sense of smell, headaches, tingling breasts, acne, trouble sleeping even when I’m really tired, & moodswings.
My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex during those months but he pulls out when he releases. I took a pregnancy test about a week ago and it came out negative. I’m planning on taking another one, but I’m waiting a couple of weeks before I take it again. If it turns out negative I guess I’m going to have to go in to check. I would like some help or ideas what it could be. Thanks.
If you have irreglar periods, I wouldn’t be too nervous. However, your irregular periods – only have two or three a year signal that you might have a reproductive or ovulation problem. Possibly PCOS. So I would highly recommend that you go see a doctor and get diagnosed. You want to know what’s causing you to have irregular periods, since it can affect your health and future chance of having kids. So, go see a doctor and figure out what’s going on with you. You might be pregnant, or it could be another health issue all together. Go to the doctor!
hello
i need sum advice on what to do i had an iud put in about 4 months ago now the firts 2 months a bleed everyday pretty much the 3rd month it was aboout 2weeks i bleed then this month it was about 4 days which isnt how long my period would last its normally 6-7 day long but i noticed it wasnt as heavy nd the last 2 days it was light thn the last day it was a redish brown color i had sex abot 2 weeks before it started and then on day 3 and 4 of it and he ejaculated inside of me everytime we had sex on those days but the first couple days i was vomitting and tired didnt want to move just wanted to sleep my breast havent been sore jst fell heavier then they normally would i feel bloated out of this world bowl movements havent been normal and i feel more gassy then normal also acne has been crazy getting it on my neck and places that i normally wouldnt. im scared and dont no what to do i already have 2 kids the first pregnancy i didnt have all the symptoms that you would and my last 1 i was sick everyday with vomitting. this period that i had came really early this month it seems like please give me some advcie what to do. i seem to be more emotional my partner says then normally and my hair is falling out like crazy ADVICE PLEASE
do u think im pregnant
I am guessing that all your symptoms are due to IUD. Your body isn’t used the hormonal contraceptive, and IUDs can have nasty side effects. I am thinking that your symptoms are due to the IUD. If you are worried, I would recommend taking a home pregnancy test. If you had your period, I wouldn’t be too nervous about pregnancy. Plus the IUD is very effective in preventing a pregnancy.
my first time having sex, it was unprotected. i took a plan b the next day.. a few days later i had unprotected sex, he pulled out but i’ve been feeling really nauseas from oders for the past 2 weeks. i’ve been spitting a lot. i have a on and off pain in my stomach and im 2 days late..
I would take a home pregnancy test to see if you could be pregnant. Anytime that you have unprotected sex, even pull out method, can put you at risk for pregnancy. So take a home pregnancy test and see if you’re pregnant. Good luck.
my periods have always been pretty irregular. it’s been about 3 months since my last period. the one before that was also 3-4 months prior. my doctor gave me progesterone to re-start it. i was supposed to take it for 6 months but only took it for 1. i got a normal period in mid september 2011, that was 13+ weeks ago.
my boyfriend and are are ttc and have had a lot of unprotected sex n the last several months. since my period i’ve been extremely exhausted and felt quite bloated and nauseous on occasion, but no other normal pregnancy type symptoms. (i have a child already; that pregnancy was very typical.) i have taken 3 hpt, just in case, but each has come back negative.
for about the last week my breasts have suddenly become very sore and i’ve been experiencing mild cramping, as if my period is about to start, but nothing yet.
If it’s been three months since your last period, I would go see your doctor and tell them that you’re TTC to figure out what’s going on. If you aren’t ovulating and not having periods as a result of not ovulating, then pregnancy is impossible. So, for this reason, I would really recommend that you go see a doctor and hear what he/she has to say about how to help. Good luck.
Hi Mrs. Nyugen.
I don’t remember exactly when I got my period last month, I remember it was 2-3 days before Thanksgiving so probably around the 21st. My cycles are very regular and I should have been due for my period on Monday, it’s now late Thursday and no signs of blood at all. My boyfriend and I have regular unprotected sex. He always pulls out, but 2 weeks ago we had sex about 3 times in one week and one of the times was only about an hour after he had cum already so there might have been sperm left in the urethra.
I haven’t been nauseous, but my breasts are very swollen and a bit tender (if I press on them there’s a dull aching but it’s nothing agonizing) all I want to do it eat (I ate an entire can of pringles today, two chili dogs and like three brownies! Yesterday was even worse) I’m very fatigued, I’ve been going to sleep at 9 or 10 at night and I just woke up from a nap about an hour ago. I have a dull headache but headaches haven’t really been a problem. I had a stomachache the other night and I’ve had gas (not sure if that’s a symptom, I did eat a lot the night I had the stomachache so it may have been from that. I’ve had a bit of discharge but I usually have discharge. The thing that is worrying me the most is breast tenderness and swelling, I really never get PMS except for a bit of moodiness which I do have, I literally had a two mental breakdowns in a row last week over nothing big at all.
To be honest I can’t even really afford a HPT, much less a child, I live on my own and can barely cover my rent and bills with my paycheck and I work 6 days a week. If I had a child it would destroy my world so I’m completely terrified. I saw pregnancy tests at the dollar store today, are they as accurate as the more expensive brands? Is it too early to test?
I think you should test. Depending on how sensitive the home pregnancy test at the dollar store is, they may be accurate. I am sure they’re fine. Just keep testing until you have your period.
My periods have always been regualar 28 days, last pm was 11/29. This week I spotted 2 days while i wiped myself(brownish, pinkish discharge) Looked liked implantation bleeding. I am also having nocturnal insomnia which i have never experienced in my life before. I wake up at 3am and can’t sleep till late afternoon. My face is filled with pimples, i usually do breakout but not all over my face only on cheeks. Today is 10dpo, took pregnancy test it was negative. I called my gyn and nurse told me to wait until i pass my period date. It could be due to stress and holidays. I am hoping i am pregnant.
You will have to wait until you miss your period to take a test. Insomnia can be caused by all kinds of things, and breakouts can also be caused by stress. Keep testing though. Good luck.
hiya! just another quick question ..
period was on 8th december, ended on the 12th had sex on the 13th, had sex around 19th and the 20th, i didnt ovulate until the 22nd, we didnt have sex on the 21st, or after the 22nd could i still get pregnant?
1DPO – slight pumping in the sides of breasts,tingling in the uterus,heart racing && every bad headache in the bath.
2DPO which is today!!! – slightley lower backache,slight discomfort in the lower abdomen , stomach feels dodgey like ive got flue but i havent,been peeing alot since my period really! .. anyone help please?
Since sperm can stay alive in the reproductive track for up to 5 days, there is always a chance that you could be pregnant. If you miss your period this month, take a home pregnancy test.
I have been trying to get pregnant and last couple months have been disappointing. We had intercourse almost every day I was supposedly fertile. Now my breast are super tender and swollen I am tired and I’ve had waves of nausea. What do you think my chances may be if we had intercourse while I was fertile?
I think there is a good chance that you are pregnant, especially if you had sex during your fertile period. Breast tenderness, fatigue, and nausea are all early signs of pregnancy. Take a home pregnancy test and schedule a visit with your doctor for a blood test to conform. Good luck.
Hi, my periods are always regular. I always have swollen breasts, dull pain in my pelvic area and creamy discharge. Well 2 weeks just after my period went off I begin get this pain in one side of my pelvic area, in which I begin to spot a little blood. The spotting was only for that day only. And next day I begin to have this clear slimy looking discharge. Since aboutv monday I have been having swollen sore breasts, very thirsty, frequent urination, darkening in color, swollen pelvic with some pain, fatigue , easily aggravated and dry mouth. My cycle is due Jan. 1st. So my question to you is: am I ok or should I take a home pregancy test??
I think the one-sided pain and the little blood that you experienced that day was ovulation pain and ovulation spotting. This is common in some women. All your other symptoms sound like regular PMS symptoms to me. I am pretty sure that you are OK. If you miss your period, however, don’t hesitate to take a home pregnancy test.
Okay, so I’m supposed to get my period in 2 days, but 2 nights ago I had a little bit of a dark brown discharge. That was it though. I do have regular period symptoms like breast tenderness and some swelling which is normal, light mood swings, and cramps. The thing I’m most scared about is that I read during implantation bleeding, someone’s heart can sometimes skip beats and mine has been. I had unprotected sex 6 days ago. My boyfriend and I use the pull-out method. I think I might be pregnant and I’m going to take a test in a couple days if I miss my period. Do you think I’m pregnant? If so, when should I take the test? I read first thing in the morning a couple days after a missed period is good…
I would take a home pregnancy test, especially since you do the pull-out method. Precum still has semen in it, and because men cannot control precum, there’s always a chance that there’s one strong swimmer that impregnates you. You will get the most accurate result with a home pregnancy test the week after your missed period. Take the test first thing in the morning, since the concentration of hCG (the pregnancy hormone) is often higher then. Good luck
Howdy,
I am a normal birth control user, not wanting to be pregnant anytime soon, and just this month i skipped it, and also a different medication. I have taken 2 home pregancy tests and both are negative. I am a week late. I have been having normal period cramps but just no blood. Can not taking both my birth control and my other medication mess up my cycle?
Hi, I am on the pill. I have irregular periods. I had a normal period lasting only 3 days, very light. 2 weeks later I had brownish discharge for about 6 days and was due for my period 3 days ago and had nothing. I have been feeling more tired but nothing out of the ordinary. Could is be pregnant?
Sorry I forgot to say I also missed about three pills scattered throughout the month
Ok my last period was dec 15, 2011! My period always come around this time! But today jan 4, 2012 my period came! I’ve never had PMS before because I would only get cramps when I’m about to have my period! Sad to say me & my partner never uses protection & we are trying to conceive but lately I’ve been having to vomit in the mornings and lately certain smells and foods have been making me sick and I NEVER VOMIT before my cycle! Minor detail me and my partner had sex this morning! Unprotected again and then 2 hours later my cycle started but I took a test yesterday & it said NEGATIVE! Help please
HI, i have 2 children, and have had my tubes tied. but im having swollen tender breast, mood swings and extrem fatigue, wich i had with both of my pregnancys before….the only differece this time is i am getting very sick at night… to the point i wake up and even sometimes puke. im worried i might be pregnant. im not wanting to have anymore children, are these pms or could i be the 1 in a million girls who got pregnant with her tubes tied???
iv have heard and read taht you CAN get pregnant after having tubes tied, as soon as 3 months after
Hi Dr. Nguyen,
I am on the pill and have 2 children. My period was due last Tuesday so I am over a week late and I have never been late while on the pill. I have taken two HPT and both were negative. I took the first when I was 2 days late and the second when I was 5 days late. I feel like I have some Pam’s symptoms (acne, tired and bloated) but none of the same symptoms I had when pregnant with my two pregnancies. I was on a z-pack during mid-cycle as well as a steroid to help with headaches. I have a doctors appt scheduled for next Tuesday but am very anxious as this would be a totally unplanned pregnancy with very bad timing since we will be moving around the due date of pregnant. I lead a very stressful life but as I stated earlier I have always been regular while on the pill and stress nor medications have seemed to affect my cycle before. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Hi,
I’m taking the birth control & am noticing a delayed period. Dont mean to be too detailed, but my doc is out for another week i could use some ideas…
Whenever i take the sugar pills(i take them at night before i go to bed), i’m bleeding extremely heavily by the morning, and am having some mean cramps. I’ve noticed some brown spotting yesterday morning, very light and very mild cramping. I took my sugar pills last night, woke up and no blood, no really painful cramps (which is VERY unusual, has never happened before). Just some scanty spotty brown… I had sex 3 days ago, about 5 days before that, and on & off during the past 1 1/2 months depending on whether or not it was “that time” when i was having breakthrough bleeding which is often. When i spot before my period, (which is only on breakthroughs) its always somewhat heavy spotting, definitely noticable. Its either red, dark red, or brownish red… but its always red. This time its just brown and the spotting is very light & barely noticable.
I just looked up the medications i’m on (i always get info & do my research on any new medication since i’m allergic to so much!), and found out that the other medications i’m on lessen the birth control effects of the pill. I’m being told the light brown spotting & delayed period could be implantation bleeding, i’m really scared and would really appreciate any ideas or suggestions.
Help please? Thank you
On New Years Eve last year I had protected sex with my boyfreind and apparently he touched his penis to allow stimulation before he put on the condom. Little did we both know that he forgot to wash his hands before putting on the condom. We are both very worried about the chance of a pregnancy happening.
To add to the worry, i found out that there was a bit of blood on my underwear the day after we had protected sex the second time which was on the 6th of January- i thought this was my period and normally when i find out that i have my periods i usually take my period medication immediately. However, this time it was different. After i took the medication (thinking that i had my period), the blood stopped.
I dont know why the blood stopped (was it even my mentrual period?) after took the medication and i am not sure if im pregnant or not since my period was suppose to come on that day that i bled a little. I am now 3 days late from my period.
What could have caused the blood to stop? Could it be my iron levels or changes in my hormone levels?
I have searched and searched for an answer and I’m still confused. I would say for the past 3 months we’ve been really trying, although it feels like 2 yrs to me. I already have one daughter and she just turned 8. I didn’t have any cramping, didn’t feel the ovulation or anything else. I noticed I was 4 days late, so I took a pregnancy test and it came up positive. A few days later, I started having really bad cramping, so I went to the ER. There was also some blood that came out, too. They said everything was fine I was just REALLY pregnant. Since now trying for my 2nd one, it feels a whole lot different. I felt when I ovulated and here in 5 or 6 days I’m supposed to start my AF. A couple days ago (after going to the bathroom) when I went to wipe, I noticed some brown discharge. I was thinking to myself.. Its not supposed to be another week and a half. It stopped. Well, earlier today, the same thing happened to me. My stomach is really bloated and for a couple days now on and off I’ve felt nautious. Which I’m never like that before my AF and the bloating is way more than I’ve ever had w/ any AF. Also the 1st pregnancy my boobs weren’t sore. They really aren’t now either. I don’t know what to think because as much as I want to be pregnant again, Last month I just stopped thinking about it and figured it would happen when it was going to. No stress at all either. Before this period feels different than all the rest of them. So, what I’m wondering is if I am pregnant. I know I need to wait to see if the AF that I want to go away lol will appear or if its going to disappear for me for 9 mo
I just am wondering if I definitely could be or it is very well possible.
I also forgot to mention that I’ve been really tired the past 2 days that will hit me out of no where and I’m not like that before my period is suppposed to start either.
I am wondering whether or not to repeat a pregnancy test. I had my last period Nov. 15th 2011. I missed my period in Dec. I tested Dec. 30th and got a negative test, but I used the dollar store kind and I tested in the middle of the day. I am very moody , I have had cramps and tingly feelings near my ovaries every other day since around the time I missed my period. I am also having a creamy white discharge sometimes clear its quite heavy. I am bloated, I have a lower back pain at night and a stuffy nose at night as well, i’ve also been getting mild headaches and I’m tired and overly emotional. I have also had some twinges in my abdomen and I have been peeing a little more than normal. Also I have been craving watermelon and oreo’s as well as watermelon and vanilla ice cream which is very strange! I am wondering if these sound like early pregnancy symptoms. I am a few days shy of 2 months late right now. Thank You!!!
Ok here is the deal AF came on the 22nd of November and lasted 3 days i had some brown spotting on the 15th of December that lasted for a day and a half at the most, Majority of my periods are really heavy and last for 5-7 days. I did not get a period at all in December tho, just the brown spotting. Me and my fiancee are ttc and would love to have another child its the 11 of Jan. now. No nausea or vomiting severe constipation tho. breasts havent really changed . feel full and slightly bloated . And i had a MRI done liek the 27th of December and it looked like a black blob with a white thing inside with a big head and a tail and it looked like it was attached to something that was attached to the black blob. the location of this thing is like almost underneath but a little in front of where the spine meets the pelvic bone. taken 2 tests but one the “sample” was 2 hrs old and the other was in the middle of the day. Could you please help?????? thank you
Hello ,
Any suggestions or your thoughts?
My husband and I started w/a fertility Dr. This was my first month on clomid. The Dr. had me purchase a HSG shot to take when I started to ovulate…However I started ovulating early before the appt and it couldnt be given. My period ended Dec 17., I got checked on Dec 31st (and they found out I was already ovulating). My husband and I messed around everyday for 4-5 days during that time frame. My breasts feel heavy/sore w/the one a little yellowish fluid leaking (if I squeeze a little), I am having lower stomach cramping and today I started feeling little nausea. I am not due till this weekend (Jan 14-15th). I have tried taking a couple early preg test w/all coming back negative. I am hoping Im pregnant and that these arent pms signs. Cross your fingers for us. Thanks
My cycle is usually about 26 days. My LMP was 12/20/11. I had sex on 12/30/11. I was supposed to ovulate on 1/1/12. Since then the only symptoms I’ve had are my breast feel fuller, but they’re not sore. I’ve had awful head aches, to the point of “dry heaves”. I’ve had some mild cramping, but it usually goes away after I use the bathroom. Also, some slight pain in my hip. I took the Clear Blue Easy test on the 11th, and it came out negative. I’m supposed to start on the 14/15th of January. I usually get terrible pms, so trying to tell the difference is impossible right now. I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thank you.
Hi I had my period in November on the 24th thru the 28th then last month in Dec on the 20th and ended it on the 24th we started trying to conceive right then and did it everyday except the 30 of dec and the 6th my ovulation predictor says I was fertile the 29th thru the 3rd so we made sure we did it alot before and the week during all the way up until the 10th I am supposed to be due for my period this upcoming week I am having tender breast cravings and just typical period symptoms from what I can tell I did have mild cramps with morning as well and I am definitely bloated…I dont understand ovulation if you do it so close to your period is that really enough time to come up with a positive pregnancy test? I am afraid to take one now in fear of it saying NOT pregnant. I am only 25..The only weird thing I noticed is I noticed around time of ovulation is usually when I have tender breasts and I notice milky discharge and I didnt have that..I didnt know if it was because of so much unprotected intercourse or because I might be pregnant?? Definitely hopeful. Thanks!
hi i had my period dec 18th for 5 days everything normal, had sex 26th dec and after noticed a small amount of pink blood after toliet (ive had this before with my 2nd child at the similair time in the month) my periods now late by 2 days. ive had cramping on and off all month and my temp has remained high instead of lowering. im starting to worry now that i may be pregnant
Hei. I am late with my period and have cramps in my bladder. I also have headackes are dizzy. I bought 2 home pregnancy test which had possitive reaults. 3 Days later I went to the doctor. He also did 2 pregnancy tests which came out negative. He said it is a bladder infection. After the doctors appointment I went and bought 2 different kinds of home pregnancy tests. Result positive. This morning I did another test also positive and later in the day I started my period. Or I think it is my period. I am going to see the doctor again, because I am confused. Why do all the home pregnancy test showed positive? Am I pregnant or can a bladder infection give a false positive result, and the period….????
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a couple of months now. For the last week I have been extremely tired and dizzy. I have fallen asleep before 8 pm 4 nights in a row and I’m still tired the next day. I have never felt like this before (except maybe when I had the flu). My period isn’t due for another 1-1/2 weeks from now. Is this just a bug, PMS, or could I be pregnant? Any comments or help would be great. I’m really driving myself crazy
Ok I have been trying to get pregnant. We had unprotected sex twice in the past two weeks since the last time about a week ago iv experienced some things I experinced before during my first pregnancy. Such as sensitive to smells…..light but moderate cramping…..dry mouth… Nasuea….really really tired and exsausted….and lucid dreams but the last pregnancy those were at the end of my third trimester. Is it to soon to think i maybe pregnant again when my period is in a week and few days? And can lucid dreams be a sign of early pregnancy? Idk but don’t wanna give my hopes up an i hate these lucid dreams
im experiencing pregnancy symptoms but dnt know if its also my period.i was on the nuvaring and didnt go back on since my last period in dec.23,2011 and im very crampy but no period can i be preggers or is it my period thats coming so anxious.
hi my partner and i have been trying for a baby for 9 months and i think im pregnant this time. i have missed my period i have sore boobs for 2 weeks b4 my period was due. i feel queasy in the evenings and have had sinus problems for the first time. i have also had light cramping. im hoping i am pregnant but putting off tacking a test cause dont want to be heart broken again. do u think i am pregnant.
many thanks
Candy x
I am experiencing a lot of the pregnancy symptoms, I am feeling sleepy all of the time, but I am also getting some very strange pains in the womb area and it can be really painful, I am worried that its something more serious than pregnancy! I also still had a period but it was slightly lighter!?
So I have had 5 pregnancies and no live births. I have had a miscarraig and 4 ectopic pregnancies, one resulting in the loss of one of my tubes. I have been trying to conceve for some time so I do keep track of my cycle and symptoms. I remember when I had the miscarraig I was extremely exhausted all the time and my breasts were tender as well as pretty crappy neasua(no vommiting), but with the ectopic pregnancies I have not had those symptoms. I am due to start my period on Monday 1/23 so I am not yet late. I experienced what I believed may have been ovulation spotting last week which I have never had before. Then this week I start feeling very “off”. My breasts are way more tender than they are before I start my period, my neasua has given way to vomitting, all I want to do is sleep, and I just don’t feel like myself. Now I have done a ton of research on my body and what it goes through, but I am a little unsure on this one. Could I be off on when I ovulated and that spotting have been implantation bleeding or is it possible to get early pregnancy symptoms that soon after conception? I’m so lost please help.
I am 32 and my last period cam normal on time as always. This time though it was a little different, I bleed lightly and then I got a clot just one, I have not had clots in 12 yrs so this kinda scares me. I also missed the first 3 BC pills. Since then I have spurts nausea, bloated, crampy, and have had headahes, I also have yellowish discharge it is light though. I have taken two pt and both neg. My period will start in 4 days. what could be wrong.
Hi there. I had sex about 10 weeks ago. We used a condom but I was paranoid so just to be safe I took plan b within 48 hours. About a week later I had a heavy long(about 5 days) period. Then about a month later I started having nausea. For that whole month I had nausea 24/7. I finally went to the doctor. The blood test was negative– which was taken about 9 weeks after sex– and she reassured me that I was not pregnant. I also got a heavy normal(5 day) period the day after my appointment. The doctor diagnosed me as having irritable bowl syndrome. But now the nausea has subsided… but I have become very bloated and gassy and cant suck in my tummy like I used to be able to– and it doesnt ever go away. I feel like I can feel something in my lower stomach and I strain to tighten my abs, which is unusual. Im so so worried–could I be pregnant?
Hi there. I had sex about 10 weeks ago. We used a condom but I was paranoid so just to be safe I took plan b within 48 hours. About a week later I had a heavy long(about 5 days) period. Then about a month later I started having nausea. For that whole month I had nausea 24/7. I finally went to the doctor. The blood test was negative– which was taken about 9 weeks after sex– and she reassured me that I was not pregnant. I also got a heavy normal(5 day) period the day after my appointment. The doctor diagnosed me as having irritable bowl syndrome. But now the nausea has subsided… but I have become very bloated and gassy and cant suck in my tummy like I used to be able to– and it doesnt ever go away. I feel like I can feel something in my lower stomach and I strain to tighten my abs, which is unusual. could I be pregnant?
Hello, I have been experiencing sore breasts for about 3 months now, not on and off, but almost constantly. I always had a very regular cycle with my periods, until about november. I ended up starting to get smaller periods, at 2 week intervals, then my period became normal once more at a very specific 28 day cycle. I know exactly when it will come always. However this morning I noticed that my breasts are leaking a milky no odor liquid. not alot, only a few drops, but it still set me to thinking. I have felt mild cramps, and even small bumping feelings in the uteral area, as well I have experienced, heat burn, fatigue, nausea, head aches, as well as frequent urination. however, my tubes are clamped, and all the pregnancy tests I took are negative. I have even seen a doctor and had a pregnancy test there, and nothing. however even my fiancee says when he puts his hand on my lower abdomen that he can feel movements.
Please, can any one give me any advice..?
Hi DP. Nguyen,
my name is Nicole and i been experiencing some things. i’am 21 and last time i had sex was January 10, i always have unprotected sex with my ex-bf and i am trying to get pregnant. the month of December i got my period during sex, then after that i had sex twice in the last week of December then once in january6, then January 10. i been have some type of feeling in my breast i never gotten before on a period. i been throwing up cant keep anything down. and have serious head aches. I’m always sleepy . My stomach hurts sometime then i get lower back pain and also pain on side of my stomach. i wake up out of my sleep because i get every hot. also been campy and my mama been having dreams about fish .. could I be pregnant or what. my period was due January 21, but it has not came yet.
I have a question and I took a test but had a negative last week but i think its just because it’s way too early.
I am currently on Oral Contraceptives but I had Bronchitis and was given the z-pack. I was taking my Z-Pack the same days as my placebo pills. First, I got my period late while on the placebo pills and just had it for a day but not heavy at all. It was the weirdest thing, since i usually get it like clock work. My boyfriend and I have sex every single day, except for when I have my period. I know, I must be on my sexual peak to want to have sex every single day. But anyways, for the past two weeks and a half, I’ve been super Nausea and just feeling over all not myself. Feeling exhausted and the past 7 days, my breast have been super tender, my co-worker even commented that my breasts look extra large. And I’ve been falling asleep early and so exhausted by 3 pm. My period is not due until another 3 days. The Nausea even comes to me when I’m talking on the phone for more than 5 minutes. It’s just so weird. Can I possibly be pregnant?
Sorry for the late response. But you do sound pregnant to me. I would take another home pregnancy test and schedule an appointment with your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.But anyway, yes you do sound pregnant to me.
Hi
I had been following my period and it was always a 26 day cycle I was 5 days late, then I got my period on the 16 of Jan 2012, my period lasted for 5 days there after I spotted for 3 days, Why is this so, I have these really bad headaches, it hurts during sex, I don’t want to have sex anymore, my breast is starting 2 get very tender it pains a lot is it Ovulation
Guess my question is what can it be why was I late why did I spot for few days.
I forgot to add that I’m Constipated aswell have a bit of lower back pain
Please help me understand it tough being a women.
I’m 25 years old my husband and I trying to get pregnant and when do I Ovulate again because my period was on the 16 Jan and I spotted how do I calculate my days
Pain during sex can be a number of problems, like a vaginal infection, fibroids, endometriosis, cysts on your ovaries, etc. So I would go get that checked out by a gynecologist. Sometimes, women do spot before their periods. From what you are explaining, I would highly recommend that you go see a doctor to figure out what’s going on with your body. Good luck.
Ok I need some real advice. I started my period December 31,2011 (which is regular) and two weeks or so after i was off, I started to spot. I went to the bathroom and it just started to come out, then the next day it stopped and then later that night it started again really light but its a real red color it was doing this for about 4-5 days in a row really light. My boyfriend and i have had sex like the whole week.(unprotected). I have been bloated, I have bad gas, headaches, and weight gain. I really need to know if I could be pregnant can you please help me with your advice.
It’s hard to say whether or not you could be pregnant. I don’t know how long your cycles are. If you have a shorter cycle – like 21 days, then you could possible become fertile the week after your period, and so two weeks afterwards, it’s possible that you may have conceived and the spotting is implantation bleeding. Bloating, gas headaches, and weight gain are also common signs of PMS. I would please advise you to take a home pregnancy test, or schedule an appointment with your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.
Hi Dr Nguyen.
Me & my boyfriend had sex January 14 of this year & he cumed in me. My period came on(im irregular) but it doesnt seem like a period. Im having mood swings,im crying on and off,im tired all the time all the time,i wanna eat weird food like cookies dipped in cheese. Could i be pregnant because im very confused and need help
Hi Ash,
I am not a medical doctor, just a women’s health writer. I just want you to know this.
But If your boyfriend ejaculated inside of you, and you didn’t have a regular period, are very emotional, fatigue, weird food cravings, then I would say YES there is a good possibility that you might be pregnant. My suggestion from one woman to another is that you need to go take a home pregnancy test right away. It may also be a good idea to contact your doctor’s office and get a blood pregnancy test. Good luck.
I really would appreciate any info help here it is I have been ttc and this month I got ready for my period and it didn’t show instead I had spotting only when I wipe for 11 days and then on the 12 th day it got a little heavier to where I had to put a pad in and had horrible pain not cramps but pain and the pain lasted for 2 days but the bleeding continued for another week I bled a total of 18 days straight and now I’m feeling nauseous and my boobs are a little sore again what do yall think?
thank you my cylce is usual 30-31 days and how long should i wait to take the pregnancy test? should i take it now or wait and see if my period comes since its the end of the month? I just need to know if its gna be able to tell this early or not.
You need to wait until you miss your period before you take a home pregnancy test. You will get an inaccurate result if you take it beforehand.
Hi doc,
My cycle is 26 days now its 31 days what caused the change, I was 5 days late, how do I no when I ovulate , why does my breast get sore so often is it a sign of ovulation, how do I improve my chances of getting pregnant faster ?
Does stress from daily life really causes you from not falling pregnant
if you have a cyst can you still fall pregnant if so will you have a healthy pregnancy
What causes implanmentation bleeding after your period
Why do I have red light spots a week after my period very unnoticeable spotting just see it when I go 2 toilet
I am not a doctor.
But Stress can cause your period to change. To figure out when you ovulate, just subtract 14 days from when you are expecting your period. That’s just an estimate, not exact. So many things can change ovulation, and stress can be one of them. You can still get pregnant with ovarian cysts, but it can cause problems with your pregnancy. I also have articles on implantation bleeding on my blog.
I have a quick question. My period is usually 4-5 days long. In December my period was on the 21/12/2011.Had unprotected sex on the 31 December. On the 2 Jan I went to the loo and wiped and there was this light brownish discharge, which happened just that once. I had unprotected sex again on the 14 of January. The week of Monday the 16
th I had period type cramps and nausea but that’s just pms, cause I usually get that symptoms a week before my period. My period started on the 23 but I did not wear a tampon at all, just pantyliners, there were hardly any blood, just when I wiped, it lasted from the 23
rd till the 26 January (the pantyliner was basically clean and just some blood when I wiped. It is now the 30 January and I am still having the bloated feeling, constipation and sometimes nausea and emotional. I did do a test on the 28 January but it was negative ( I used first morning urine) Any advice what it could be?
Oh by the way, with my first pregnancy 9 years ago the only symptoms I had was fatigue, I had no other symptoms apart from missed period.
Well, Lexie, it does sound like you are possibly pregnant. Especially if you are still having the symptoms, and your period wasn’t normal. The light bleeding you had may have been implantation bleeding – one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. I would wait a week and take another home pregnancy test. You can also schedule an appointment with your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.
I had my last period on 27th dec 2011. Had unprotected sex with husband on night of 15th january and continued having sex onwards. I have missed my period 3 days ago and i am having cramping in lower stomach, slight nausea and mood swings. Yesterday my urine hcg test returned negative. Could i be pregnant? Please help
You could be pregnant, and it’s possible that your hCG test was taken too soon and the levels aren’t high enough in your system. Wait a week and take another test.
I am 11 days late now. Took a test last night and it came negative again. What it could be coz in my first pregnancy the test came positive 10 days after missing my period.
Hi im new on here but i just want to no what you think,do you think im pregnant or its pms.
The symptoms im having is:
* Always urinating every 2 mins
* Sore boobs
* Light cramping
* Light backache
*Always tired
Can someone please tell me what you think.Thanks
Well frequent urination can be a sign of urinary tract infection. Sore boobs, light cramping, backache, and fatigue could be PMS, or it can also be a sign of early pregnancy. Have you taken a home pregnancy test yet? It is possible that you are indeed pregnant.
Hye all..This is my first time ever joining a preggo web such as this. I’m nervous to be honest
Well, been ttc for 8 months now. DH is being supportive and we are both trying our best, besides praying to God for His wonderful gift.
This month, I been so tired, fatigue more like. And I feel feverish and hot (even my mom noticed that when we hugged), but my bbt seems normal, 36.7. I feel chilly though sometimes. And I kinda feel like I might be pregnant this time (but of course it might be because I think of it too much. My period will start in 4 days. So I was thinking that the symptoms are PMS’s
Does PMS make you feel like you’re down with fever and your body hot?
Hi Nadia,
PMS doesn’t make you feel like you are down with a fever. Sometimes, feeling hot and fatigue can be a sign you’re coming down with something. At this point, it’s too early to take a home pregnancy test. You will have to wait until you miss your period. Good luck, though. I hope you are pregnant!
Hi
I have a bloated stomach for almost a month my breast where very painful I couldn’t wear a bra. I looked pregnant my period came only after a month I thought I was surely pregnant what was the cause of this in this time I took pregnancy test they all were negative
Hi dp nguyen me and my husband are trying for another baby , I am on thyroid meds and my cycles r 38 days , I usually get sore breast and feel sick when it’s time for my cycle to start but rgt now I’m suppose to start tomorrow and my breast have been hurting for the last three days I feel like I’m pregnant but I’m not sure if I should take a test or wait.
hi everyone i need some help! let me explain my symptoms etc.
me and my husband have been trying for 4 years now and failed, i had an op which they discovered cysts, dermoid cyst and alot of scar adhesion caused by an op when i was a baby, they removed the cysts and adhesions and did a salpingostomy to clear one of my tubes when i came round they said theoretically there should be no reason that i cant concieve now where a prev to op they advised ivf.
after my op i had a seven day period which was differnt for me as i usualy had 2-3 days. this month im seven days late, very sore breasts, frequent headches and i thought nothing of it as i always got my hopes up, yesterday i had a few cramps and small amounts of brown blood. today i woke up to a horrible headche came down stairs a little dizzy went outside let the dog out came bk in not feeling too good and ended up dry heaving into the sink!!!! I AM NOT A SICK PERSON NEVER HAVE BEEN! it wasnt until i had a drink of water and sat down i felt back to normal after 20 mins??? i still have light cramping. other things iv noticed is when i go bed i cant sleep, headches more at night time, some sharp pains down my left side that go, just not feeling my self i have taken 3 tests all negative. please help me
Hi I’ve hadn’t had a period in 52 days and I’m getting worried I haven’t gone to the doctor yet and I took a test and it came out negative and the only symptoms I have are tender breast Thts it so can anyone tell me what’s going on plz
Please go see a doctor to figure out what’s going on with you. I do not think that you are pregnant, if its been 52 days and no other symptoms. Make an appointment with a gynecologist to figure out what is happening with your body.
hi,
yey for that. lol whats the chances of concieveing? or if i did? how long to continue trying? thanks for the help! praying hard!
i am so impatient, i just started bf my 11 month old only 3x day, waiting 6 hours or more between feedings to get my cycle back to try for another lil one. in dec i had a 1-2 day spotting which i believe was the body telling me my cyle was coming back:) i was excited and bummed it wasnt implantion. now i had my cyle a weekish ago. thursday was day 14. ive tried everyother and everyday with the husband. today is day 16 after the cycle. how long should i keep trying, and will i ovulate. ive noticed 1 day of discharge a lot which was yellowish. then a couple days later white, then clear. which coud be leakage from him. . . ive had a lower right side backache for 4 days now. and headaches off and on. not much of an appetite. gas flutters. more bathroom trips than normal. and mood switches
There’s always a good chance that you have conceived. Take a home pregnancy test and see.
Hello Dr. Nguyen,
I believe the last day of my most recent period was December 29th. (So consider that either it was the 1st day of my last period or the last day…right about now, I can’t remember). Around January 25th I began experiencing slight cramping, slight sharp pains on either sides of my lower abdomen, and extremely sore breasts w/raised Montgomery’s Tubercules. For the past 2-3 days I have felt dizzy (not often, may 1-3 times), and extreme nausea. For the first time in my life, when I was eating something that tasted good to me, just the look of it made my stomach turn. Then today (February 4th), I got a brownish/yellowish discharge and am feeling all of the symptoms I mentioned. Am I pregnant or is my period just late and trying to come down? This is driving me crazy because pregnancy test results came up negative (I took test about 5 days ago), and I am told not to take any medicine in case I am pregnant. I feel sick when I am hungry. But then feel nausea (stomach begins to turn and feel like I want to vomit, but I never do) when I have food to eat. I have headaches. All of these symptoms are related to PMS, but the issue is that I have been “pmsing” since last month but have yet to see a period. What do you think?
Thank you.
I’m not a doctor.
But you do sound like you have some early pregnancy symptoms. I would take another home pregnancy test, or ask your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.
i know it’s possible to get pregnant during your period but highly unlikely. here’s my story: me and my boyfriend are very intament and this past week i had my period, we had sex multiple times every day during it. Each time he went inside me could that have made my chances greater? could i have gotten pregnant or should i be good? my cycles are usually 26-28 days if that helps
It’s possible that you could get pregnant, especially if you happened to ovulate early. If you miss your period next month, then take a home pregnancy test. Good luck.
Hi Dr. Nguyen(:
I am just wondering, because I’m currently kind of paranoid about my condition. I had a protected sex with my boyfriend on 25th and 27th of January, and it’s the last few days of my period. On 25th, he wasn’t erecting and he just couldn’t get into me. But I was on top of him. Now the problem is, the protection came out but he quickly told me to get off. But I was on top of him and i think my vagina touched his penis. But he was totally dry and didn’t ejaculated. I was just wondering if there are any chances of getting pregnant. I surely DON’T want to as I’m still young. But on the second day, which was 26th, I felt tired and have been feeling the same thing since, my stomach is gassy. But I have gastric problem too, gastric acid. And I do feel nauseous after my meal but I don’t have any cravings and my appetite is not really high. But I’ve been kind of stressed to (about this). Sometimes my abdominal is tingly. Especially the left side and have clear white discharge too. I took two home pregnancy tests on the same day but different timing, it’s around 8days after the first intercourse on 25th, but both are negative. Can u explain what’s happening. Could I be pregnant? (which I hope not) thanks you so much and have a great day (:
FYI: he changes the protection every intercourse and it didn’t break.
Hi Luna,
I’m not a doctor, but given your description of what happened, I highly doubt that you are pregnant. I think you are just paranoid. Don’t worry!
Thank you for the response! But I’m starting to feel that my breast is kind of tender and painful when pressed. Is it PMS? my last period started at 20th Jan. Could it be PMS or ovulation period?
Thank you (:
And some more things, I’m starting to have lower back sore too and feel kind of tired. But this tiredness have started since the day I had intercourse. I took another pregnancy test yesterday and it’s negative but I’m afraid it’s because it took it too early. I know i asked to many questions but I hope you will respond because this has been affecting my life since.
Thank you very much Ms. Nguyen!
Hi I am 33 yrs old ttc for last 3 mths. 1st day of last period was 11 jan lasted 4-5 days. had sex 18th period came back lasted till 21st had an hSG done 23rd. free bilateral spills tube clear have been having sex every other day since 25 th but keep getting one sided cramps bloated gassy. Spotted once . and one sided cramp immediately after sex yesterday. What’s up with me. Period has never restarted before like it did in jan
Your one side cramps and the spotting may be a sign of ovulation.
I don’t know how long your periods usually are, but it might be too soon for your period to come back. If you wondering if you’re pregnant, take a home pregnancy test around the time that you expect your period and see what happens. You can also go see a gynecologist and get a blood pregnancy test. Good luck.
hi ive bassically had sex on the last day of my period and a couple days later i am starting to have belly cramps my breast are very sore i am getting headaches and backaches do u think im pregnant please get back to me ?
Hi all, I had my last period on the 2nd December what lasted 5days (normal) I was than due again on the 30th December ( my regular periods every 28days for 5 days) this didn’t come, a few days later I had light sporting only when I wiped, which lasted about 2days nothing since, I was than due my period again on the 27th of January this again never came,iv done a number of different pregnancy tests all negative! My symptoms are 2 missed periods, light spotting after first missed period, increase in vaginal discharge, slight back ache up and down temperature! Please help if u can, my other 3 children I had all of the positives I had didn’t show until around 9weeks pregnant :/
I don’t keep track of my periods, but I believe the last one ended on January 5ish. I’m usually very regualr and should have started by now. I also started exercising and eating healthier the past month. I have had tender breasts and also noticed very slight bleeding from my breast 10 days ago. I’ve been moody lately as well. I’ve also felt nauseas. I’m really hoping its pms. I’ve also taken 3 tests within the last week all showing negative. I have been pregnant before, but I never had a single symptom besides low iron causing me to be tired. Help!
Hello,
Im a 27 year old healthy women, with two children. I had an IUD-Mirena 6 months after my second child and then removed it a year later. My periods started to come regularly about 5 months after removal. Then as time went on, I notice that they started to become really irregular. So far, that I baught 6 boxes of tampons in September and I still have 4 un-openned boxes left. When I do finally get my period, they are light but last for 3-6 days. I can go to bed without a tampon and then wake up do my thing and then get it half way threw the day. So weird and I hate it. However, my husband and I have been trying to conceive for the last 3 years and nothing has happened. I was wondering if the Mirena had something to do with it? But to add as of today, I had white/milky discharge from my breast. I was wondering is it either from hormonal inbalance or finally being pregnant? If it is just a hormonal inbalance; then what are some other things that I can do to ensure a positive result.
I am worried that i may be pregnant but i am not sure, We had unprotected sex on 29th January and i had my period on 14th January but my period is always irregular and normally i am suppose to have my period 14 February and right now i am waiting for my period but after we had sex i am having back pain, lower stomach ache, side pain, and cramp in uterus. I don’t have any morning sickness yet so i don’t know if this are symptoms of pregnancy or just PMS symptoms and i am so not ready to have baby yet !! i am freaking out. I am planning to take home pregnancy test but should i wait for my period date which is 14 or take it now?
Advice needed or is it paranoia. I’m 39 and childless (miscarriage some years ago) I’m not on any protection. I’m usualy fairly regular 28/29 days been like this the last couple of years I had a period on 14th jan 2012 me and my partner had sex on the Tuesday and Thursday before I was due to ovulate on the fri and then again on the Monday. I knew I was ovulating due to the twinges I was getting in my left side. These twinges have remained and feel like a cramping twingey type feeling and they are the on and off through the day. It kinda feels like a bubble there waiting to burst, wierd really iv had lower abdominal cramps like period ones but not as strong. One day my nipples look different and look like little white spots but they are still fairly pinkish, they are very tend now and have been for the last week but my 28 day is tomorrow. Iv just felt tired and generally unwell for the last week and a half bad tempered and have little patience, hot flushes mainly at night. It’s more this feeling in my left side and feels a bit gurgley like bubbles really weird. Not sure what’s going on right now any advice, don’t want to get my hopes up but suppose you can’t help it. I know I will have to wait for my period to know for sure but these symptoms are weird?
Hi I have bEen feeling like I want to vomit straight after eating , have lots of gas I’m constipated, and every time I burp I feel vomit in my throat and it reaches my nose could I be pregnant
I recently had a baby 4 months ago.. the condom broke with my luck i thought id get pregnant again so I took plan b hours after… I had my period two weeks early then what I expected it was heavy so I was relieved and not concerned. Then its been a month and I started to feel really sick enough to throw up not bad nausea like when you are sick but alot like how i felt when I was pregnant with my daughter.. I went to my doctor and he said the feeling of being sick from the plan b should of already wore off by now and scheduled me to get test results done.. My original period was supposed to come already so could I still be pregnant after having my period? Im realy confused after having my daughter since I had her I been always dizzy and tired its just the whole adjusting to motherhood so im not sure what im feeling is pms or the pill or pregnancy or just after effects from having my daughter
Im soo confused! We have been trying to concieve .. Husband and I,jannuary 13, the last day of birthcontrol. We had sex week later. I have taken multible tests all say negative. Went to doc february 8th for pregnancu test came out negative. Last night the 9th I started producing dischatge from my brests. Is it possible to produce colostrum in first trimester!? I would be only three to four weeks long if possible! my period should come on 13th. Dr said too early to tell. So why the nipple discharge!! All other symptoms lead to me being pregnant. Also this would be my second pregnancy. My son is going on three. And didnt produce til end of pregnancy
Hi
I have a 28 day cycle. 3 week ago today I started my period. I expected to ovulate last Saturday. I normally feel it but this time I did not. Instead my breasts were sore and tender. My abdomen has felt hard. Since then I have had extreme fatigue and my breasts are still tender. I used to have PMT a week before I was due but I stopped drinking tea and coffee over a year ago. If I get PMT now it is a day or two before I start. The length of these symptoms are completely new to me. I am also eating a lot and was getting cravings for fried chicken. I did a pregnancy test last night on the chance I ovulated very early. This was negative. My sisters say you can have PMT symptoms from when you ovulate until your period comes. My sister used have extreme PMT also and also gave up tea and coffee and it went away.
Hi,
I my period ended on the 26th jan and I was fertile around 3-6 feb which we had intercourse on the 4th of feb unprotected. 3 days after I had light brown discharge then became darker with a bit of blood but not enough to be PMS. This lasted for 6 days also I have been bloated and tender to touch breasts during these six days. I am not due on my period till the 20th and have always been regular and never experienced this before. I am also eating loads too.
I have taken a test today 14th feb and has come back negative. Can you help as to what is happening with my body. I am still bloated now very gassy and have tender breast to touch.
However on jan 16th I had an ectropion tissue froze off on my cervix and can it be down to that.
We are trying to conceive and would be delighted to bring a baby into our lives.
Please help thanks
You may have tested too early. Wait until the end of February, around the time of your missed period, to take another test.
Just one critique, something I think it’s important not to overlook or take for granted: please don’t make the assertion that swollen breast are a “perk” for small breasted women. It’s not. It’s just as uncomfortable for small breasted women and also makes ther clothes not fit right, etc. not everyone wants big breasts. The statement is irrelevant to the information in the article, and is ignorantly perpetuating this idea that women should want big breasts, and be dissatisfied if they have small ones.
hello i need some help!
my and my bf have been having unprotected sex now for about 2 yrs(havnt gotten prego!!), most of the time it is unprotected but we use the pull out methode,at first is wasnt unprotected,we did use condoms. I did have one break but i didnt get pregent.
My question is, my periode was 1/24/12 and its 2/14/12(valentines day:o) )
so anyways,ive been having unprotected sex since i ended around the 30th of janurary and i actually started earlier then what i was sapouse to but only by likee two days. I dont know if im pregnet or not. Im having sharp pains underneath my ribs,my face is breaking out (but thats normal for me) around my periode time,but i always have pre cramps like a week before and i havnt realy had any,the only symptoms pain wise is sharp pains up by my ribs and my upper stomach area,sometimes im nosiated and i noticed my appitite has increased a little ive been peeing every hour in a half or so, i cant realy say my breasts are soar bc they dont get soar around my periode time. Im just worried bc i always start a week before my sister(thats how i know AF is comming!!) and she informed me that hers is in a week..so im a little worried..should the pain in my rib area be something i should be worried about?
also about a week ago i had a discharge but it was thicker and clear..not white ,more like a gummy sticky substance(srry dont mean to be gross) and i was just woundering what that could be. my nipples seem a bit larger(kinda weired actually) lol but dk if that has anything to do with it. im just so confused..i havnt had any spotting or anything like that.
thanks!!
Well, from what you’re describing, there is a good chance that you might be pregnant. You should take a home pregnancy test!
My period is usually 4-5 days long. My period was on the 23
rd January and my next period is due 27
th of February. Had unprotected sex on the 11
th and 12
th (more than once those 2 days) only found out afterwards according to ovulation calculator on internet that I ovulated on the 11 February.
we had some alcohol in our system and my bf said he thinks he squirt a bit inside of me and cause of the alcohol intake we kept on fooling around. He usually wash off after he comes but did not this time, he did not get up if you know what I mean (I was sitting on top of him and his sperm was all over – sorry if tmi) I am not on any contraceptives, been off it for 1 year already. Me and boyfriend has been together for 7 years already. Is there a chance that I could get pregnant?
There’s a good chance that you could get pregnant. If your period doesn’t arrive, go and take a home pregnancy test.
Hi…
My husband and i are really trying to have a baby. My last period was on the 25th jan last month. I always have normal and regular period. But last month my period was a day late and it was very light. Prior to that, I had lots of pregnancy-like symptom except my breasts weren’t tender. I went to see my GP and she confirmed with a blood test that I wasn’t pregnant. So this month my ovulation was supposed to be on the 7th, 8th or 9th according to my ovulation test kit. We made love everyday during the ovulation week. On valentines day few days ago, we made love and on the bed sheet, we found some blood and when I went to the toilet I just realized that I had some pale light vaginal bleeding or spotting. I wore a panty liner and it didn’t even soak it. It was very light. I have never had a week early period or experience any light spotting ever since I first got my period when I was 13. My question is, was it a spotting or did i bleed bcoz of sex? The sex was normal and ok, no pain whatsoever. I can’t take pregnancy test right now as it is still too early. Since that valentine’s love making, I have been experiencing some period-like cramps. My period is suppose to due on wednesday next week. Please advice.
I think you are going to have to wait until you miss your period to take another test.
You may have spotted because of sex, or an infection or a polyp. Any number of reasons. So, I would just wait and test, if you don’t get your period.
ok well my period schedule has been acting up and i been having unprotected sex but he pulls out all the time but i want to know if i am pregnate becuase i am only 16 im sick, tender breasts,been able to eat more, emotional, drinking alot of water, headaches, felt like period cramping but im confused if i am or not becuase i am still waiting for my period it was suppost to start the 25 hasnt happened yet how would i know for sure im pregnate
On the day of your missed period, go and buy a home pregnancy test. That’s the only way to know if you are pregnant or not. From what you are describing, it’s possible that you might be. The pull out method isn’t very good since precum still has semen in it.
Hi DP Nguyen (: my last period started on the 20th or 21st Jan and ended around the 25th to 27th. Me and my boyfriend had protected sex on the 25th and 27th. I have an irregural cycle as sometimes it might come in 28 days, sometimes more. At one point, the condom came out but his penis wasn’t inside me but I’m quite sure I was on top on him and my vagina kind of touch his penis. But he wasn’t ejaculating nor erecting(that’s why at that one point the condom came out. So I should actually be getting my period on the 17th this month if it’s a 28days cycle but I haven’t gotten my period yet. I’m really afraid that I might be expecting. I do get some PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, tingling sensation on my lower abdomial and back pain, but no others. And sometimes I have discharges too. So I was wondering if I’m pregnant or I’m just over worrying ? Thank you do much (:
You may just be overly worried. But I would take a home pregnancy test just in case.
Hi DP Nguyen (: my last period started on the 20th or 21st Jan and ended around the 25th to 27th. Me and my boyfriend had protected sex on the 25th and 27th. I have an irregural cycle as sometimes it might come in 28 days, sometimes more. At one point, the condom came out but his penis wasn’t inside me but I’m quite sure I was on top on him and my vagina kind of touch his penis. But he wasn’t ejaculating nor erecting(that’s why at that one point the condom came out. So I should actually be getting my period on the 17th this month if it’s a 28days cycle but I haven’t gotten my period yet. I’m really afraid that I might be expecting. I do get some PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, tingling sensation on my lower abdomial and back pain, but no others. And sometimes I have discharges too. So I was wondering if I’m pregnant or I’m just over worrying ? Thank you do much (:
Ps : I took some pregnancy tests after first and second weeks of sex and it all turned out negative.
Hi. I have a question. I’m not sure what all is goin on with me. My last cycle was on 01-07-12, according to the calendars online I would have ovulated on the 28th or 29th and my next cycle would be due on 02/11/12. Well, about a day or two before AF due I had the white lotiony discharge, which i figured was my Af coming. On the 10th I had light spotting only when I wiped and only once. On the 11th I had the same, spotting that didnt fill up the pad, Sat night I had mild/dull cramping in low back and a wet feeling down there so I ran to the bathroom to change my pad and nothing was there,not even when I wiped. From Sun to Tues I had the same spotting only when I wiped, I didnt even wear a pad. Tues and Wed I only got spotting when I wiped when I got the mild/dull camping on the right and left side and my low back. Thurs I took a test with fmu and it was negative, I took another test on Sun and negative also…was this my period or could I be pregnant? The symptoms I have are bloating, low back pain, tiredness and sleeping really hard, nausea sometimes, heightened sense of smell, headaches off and on and sore breasts, and today i have the lotiony discharge again, what does this all mean? Please help!!!!!!!!!!
Well sounds like you might have had ovulation symptoms. Spotting, white lotionary discharge, and mild cramping can be a sign of ovulation. Take a home pregnancy test, though.
Im ttc it’s been 3 weeks since I missed my period taken 3 home test all negitive my breast are extremely tender like my whole breast also feel sick to my stomach having very bad headaches also feeling crampy not like a period cramp but having this stringy slimy dishcharge when I got pregnant with my son I conceived on October 25 took a home test around thinksgiving it was neg and found out right around Christmas that year so could I have a chance that I am pregnant but won’t test positive until later what should I do
Theres a lot of symptoms that are wrong as far as timing. Cramping does not just happen in second trinester.
i’ve had all but like 2 of the pregnancy symptoms, but i skipped 2 period. i’ve taken 7 hpts, all negative except a blue dye one but it was extremelyy light and was only visable in the picture on the computer. my doctor won’t do blood work, i don’t know what to do..
im 16 nd idk if im pregnant or about 2 hav my period. i had sex. we were doin it nd he came in a condom. since he had already come he tuk the condom off nd we did it for like a minute and i got scared so we stopped. den like two weeks later we did it again. my period is messed up. sometimes iy shows up 2 early or late. so im expecting it in 3days to 2weeks( yep. its dat messed up) im so scared because the symptoms are so closely related. im not on bc so dat is even scarier. im dead if i really am pregnant
i do have an irregular period, i had a ultrasound which resulted into a polysystic ovary. my bf and i have sex and after a week we do it again. now i am having this spotting or more on like bleeding of brownish red spots (a very light one). i feel like very sleepy in the afternoon even 8pm in the evening which is very unusual. i am also having a severe headaches. Do you think that i am pregnant? thank you in advance
Hi, I was just curious my daughter is now 17 months old and I stopped breast feeding her after a week that she was born. I just squeezed my boob out of curiosity and milk came out.. Just a little. Although my husband does do some suction there I don’t know if that can cause the breast to keep producing milk. I dot believe I’m pregnant, although I have felt nauseous lately and bloated… And I have feel I have been urinating more frequent but My husband has not ejaculated in me … But we do start off without a condom and then put it on. What do you think?? Is it normal to have breastmilk after so much time??
I think you need to take a home pregnancy test. Precum, which your husband cannot control, does have sperm in it. So there is a chance that you may be pregnant.
Hi im 21. My period is 15 days overdue. I did take a home pregnancy test about a week ago. The first one was faulty and the second one read negative but the line was very light. I also took it around 8pm at night so im really not sure if it was correct. I also suffer from Hypothyroidism which makes my periods really irregular but i always get a period every month, even if its late. I was suppose to get my period on the 14 of February and it is now March first. About 11 days after my period was due i started getting brown spotting which could only be seen when wiping. About 3 days later i had a little blood when i wipes with the spotting so i thought OMG yes i got my period thank god. But i have been still having brown spotting and dark red that does not fill up a tampon or a pad which is very odd for me. I always have a very heavy period for 3 days and then it starts to slow down. I have also been suffer mild to severe cramping in my upper abdomen and lower abdomen with itchiness under neath my breast where my ribs start. I am feeling really constipated, like i cant move my bowels like i used to be able to. I dont have any breast soreness, I really dont know whats going on. PLEASE help me
Take another home pregnancy test, but take it in the morning. The faint line means that there is a chance that you are pregnant. So I am thinking that the spotting that you had may have been implantation bleeding, which is an early sign of pregnancy. So, I really do think you need to schedule an appointment with a gynecologis and tell them your symptoms. They can also do a blood pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy. Good luck
The last normal proper period I had was on 21/12. had unprotected sex 3, 31 dec. My next period due the 23 january – On the 1st of feb I was at the doc and he did a test it was negative. Had sore breasts, nausea, bloatedness that is why I went to the doc. (period was 23 jan and was unusually light and had unprotected sex on the 14 and 15th of jan – more than once those two days). Had unprotected sex on the 11th and 12th (more than once those 2 days) only found out afterwards according to ovulation calculator on internet that I ovulated on the 11 February. my bf said he thinks he squirt a bit inside of me I am not on any contraceptives, been off it for 1 year already. Me and boyfriend has been together for 7 years already. On Sunday the 26th of Feb I had severe period cramps and there was some brown blood, and then later some dark brown reddish blood, on Monday the same and Monday evening it looked a bit pinkish, tuesday morning brown blood again, no need for me to wear a tampon just pantiliners. The amount of blood for the 3 days (sun – Tuesday morning is less than what my usual period is on one day) Monday evening I was also very nauseous and had bloating as well. 29 feb, I am bloated, constipated, my skin is suddenly very oily and I have acne as well, had some heartburn just once in the evening.
Wow, it does sound like your symptoms are pregnancy symptoms. Go back to your doctor and get another blood pregnancy test. Tell him about your symptoms and ask what could be causing them. I do think you are pregnant though.
ive been trying for a bby but two days ago i got my periond (i think) well it only lasted one day . befor and stil i am have pregnacy symtoms. could i be pregnant?
ive been trying for a bby but two days ago i got my periond (i think) well it only lasted one day . before and still i am have pregnacy symtoms. could i be pregnant?
i posted that up
but i wanted to aslo know if u think theres a chance i could be pregnant still?
Hi,
It’s possible that you could have had implantation bleeding, so yes, you could be pregnant. Please take a home pregnancy test right away, and schedule an appointment with a doctor for a blood pregnancy test to confirm. Good luck.
Hi, i had my period on the 3rd to the 7th of feb. and then about a week & half later i ovulated (i think)? and my husband & i did the deed. i was suppose to start on mar. 7th. and now i am 3 days late.. normally i have horrible cramps a day before, but there was nothing. i have taken 3 home tests, and all have come back negative. but i have very tender breasts, bloating, and sometimes i feel nauseous & little of rumbling”. and i normally have a period around 33 days, now i have nothing.
please help!
thanks!
hi, i need help. in feb. i had my period normally, (3-7). my husband and i did the deed, while i was ovulating (i believe?). i have tender breasts, bloating, and sometimes nauseous, and frequent urination. my period was due on march 7th. and i am now 3 days late, which isn’t normal for me. i normally have cramps, or some kinds of indicator that i am about to start, but didn’t this month. i have now taken 3 home pregnancy tests, which have come back negative.
help! thanks!
Sounds to me like you might be pregnant. I would definitely suggest that you contact your healthcare provider and get a blood pregnancy test. Also, keep track of all your symptoms and tell your doctor about them.
Hi DP Nguyen,
Thank you so much for this list! It can be very stressful trying to figure out what’s going on around that time of the month.
I’m hoping for some guidance, I’m 5 days late, my body temp is 99.2, I’ve been very forgetful and can’t think clearly sometimes, I feel lethargic but haven’t been sleeping well at night and sometimes I feel dizzy out of nowhere. I haven’t been nauseous or vomiting and no tenderness in the breast. I’ve taken 3 tests… all negative. Could it be too early to tell, or is it just PMS?
It might be too early to tell. But It does sound like you might be pregnant.
Make an appointment with your gynecologist or healthcare provider and ask for a blood pregnancy test. Keep track of all your symptoms and be sure to tell your doctor about them. Good luck.
hello!
i am a little embarrassed to say it. i tried to have sex with my boyfriend almost a month ago. i was a virgin. we used a condom, he tried to get it in, but he couldn’t, not even an inch, because he was very nervous. we gave up and just slept naked next to each other. in the morning he fingered me hard and i was no more a virgin because of that. i am pretty sure he didn’t have semen or precum on his fingers.
afterwards, i got my period on time (heavy flow- for 5 or 6 days). i am still very nervous and paranoid about pregnancy and i don’t know how to relax about it. i look in the mirror and i have the sensation my belly got bigger and that i am pregnant. this is why i ask you: could i be pregnant? please show me how to relax
Hi Irina,
If you got your period (heavy flow, for 5-6 days), that was a normal period. Try not to be paranoid. You are NOT pregnant.
hi, so I had sex with my boyfriend on 3/8 and the condom broke before he came, but the next couple days I had a weird fuzzy feeling in my tummy and my breasts swelled more than they ever have, I took emergency contraception but it was 5 days after we had sex. I have really light cramps and little pains in my lower tummy and around my hips, im bloated, I feel tired all the time, and I have headaches. i had my last period on 2/15 and that was a longer cycle, 33 days. I’m expecting my period sometime this week and im planning on taking a test next week. im 17 and in no position to have a child and I just want to know how likely it is that I’m pregnant, or is it just pms?
ok so I am probably more confused now than i was weeks ago. I have always been very much on time with my period. we had been planning to have a baby, checked ovulation, and got things set up to try for a baby. my cycle is 27 days. i had started my period on the 3rd of feb which means i should have started on the 29th. i began experiencing quite a few things that i had never had problems with before. first was the intense increase of smell. next, i began getting sick to my stomach over things that i would usually love to eat, my appetite decreased, and i just felt “different.” i became very tired, and was extremely constipated. of course i began to test early as i was quite excited to find a positive result after. the 29th came and went with no positive results.
i went in to the hospital to see if they would give me a blood test to find why i had missed my period and to ease my mind. they instead gave me a urine test and then planned to do xrays. needless to say, i refused them and walked out of the hospital quite agitated. on the third i experienced some major pain in the abdominal area and at 11 am i started clotting very badly. after clotting i started bleeding brown. i did the bleeding brown thing for about an hour and quit all together for 2 hours just to start bleeding brown again and then a red blood. i again returned to the hospital due to the pain. they told me that it was just an abnormal period due to another urine test coming back negative (they still refused to do blood tests yet tested for everything but pregnancy through blood!) they then sent me home. i bled clots for quite awhile. my period was then longer than it has ever been. i keep telling myself it wasn’t an early miscarriage but, it really does seem like it. here’s what gets me though. my mother had the same thing while pregnant with me. when this came into play she was unable to get a positive result from tests for 6 months while pregnant, she continued to have “periods” and the doctors continued to tell her she was not pregnant. is this just a coincidence? could i be just like my mother. this was so different than my normal periods. i took a ovulation test again after all of this which was telling me i was ovulating again the 15th so we attempted again and then five days later it stated that i was still ovulating. i am so confused! i really wish i knew what was going on!
Hi im 16 and i had protected sex on sunday although i was messing around with my boyfriend when i was on my period and he was rubbing his dick against my vagina and bum, and then i came of my period on sunday and had protected sex on sundaya and the condom didnt split, alothough for the past week now ive felt sick and had a really bad headache and now a 2 weeks on its still the same but im getting period cramps and im not on my period what do i do ?
Hi
Ok so I went off the pill round 18 oct 2011. I still got my period on 23 oct when i was due. It was normal. Then had no period for 4 months which I know can be normal-i went to the gynae in jan. I got my period again on 13 feb for 5 days and it was normal. I never suffer from pms really. I normallu get the bloatedness,etc only the day before or once my period starts. Then – had unprotected sex on 22 feb and my boyfriend didn’t come inside me but on my stomach. A quite a bit of come was wiped on my vaginal area though.in the past 2 weeks I have been very tired especially in the afternoon and havnt been sleeping very well compare to normal.I have had quite a few days in the past 2 weeks that I have been very light headed and feeling week. I havnt been eating a lot but even after eating I still felt this way. I have been suffering a lot with bloating and constipation-i also have not been eating fruit and veg. Then also in the past 2 weeks or so – have noticed blue veins in my chests and breasts but they have not been sore or swollen at all. I then only got my period lateish in the night on the 19th march and noticed my breasts got larger but not sore or tender,etc. Except my period was very dark brown and very abnormally light and finished early this morning. Also had a headache a few times. Could I be pregnant? Just need to know if it it a possibility as I don’t know when I ovulated.
Hi,
At the beginning of feb i spotted a little bit, but then i had my period at the end…. then i just started now and its brown and light, and for 3 months ive been having symptoms of pregnancy, but when i took a test last week it was negative..my husband and i are worried cuz we have 4 kids now….. am i pregnant? or am i just too worked up and making my body think im pregnant?
Hello!
Im really worried and any advice would be appreciated.
I had protected sex on the 7th of March, and my boyfriend didn’t ejaculate at all. My periods are somewhat irregular (last period on the 17th of Feb, before which it was 22nd Jan, and before that 18th of Dec.) So I got my period on the 20th of this month, but its much lighter than usual. Not spotting. There is definitely bright red blood. My period lasts 5 days, but this time it started lightening up on the 4th day and became normal on the 5th day (today). I had a large breakfast and threw up after that, could it be morning sickness? I really don’t want to be pregnant. I will take a test soon but can you please tell me what you think is going on?
Thank you!
Hi,
For about 3 months consecutively, I felt cramps, cold feet and hands, sore breasts one week after ovulation. I always thought I was pregnant, but af come. I never had these symptoms before, do I have a problem or just PMS? I talked to my doctor about it, but she does not seem to find this an issue.
Thanks
Ok, so here is the thing, when I’m not on the pill I am pretty much regula (29 days), when
I’m on it (extended pill(yazz)–> only 4 days on placebo) I usually get spotting or light bleeding for a few days (keep in mind I don’t always remember to take the pill); that said,I’m on the pill now and have been feeling exhausted, nauseous, joint pain, headaches/light headed, abdominal discomfort, backaches, extremely air-head (kinda dumb really/forgetful), even salivating a lot!!! those are definitely not y normal PMS symptoms, the problem is that the times (when I had sexual intercourse and when I was “ovulating”) don’t really match, and I started feeling like less thank a week after (…if u know what I mean), if I am pregnant, isn’t that a bit too early to feel like that and if not, do PMS symptoms change that drastically out of nowhere?
how long should I wait to see the doctor? he times I have been pregnant before (3 miscarriages) I usually have negative tests (urine), and even the blood one only comes up positive after re-taking it like 3 times. so should I wait until until after the week i’m supposed to get my period? or should I wait longer?
Okay ive been due for my period for about 5 days now.I thought i got my period because for 5 days i have been having brownish discharge/spotting. I have never spotted before and the only time i had brownish blood was at the end of my period. I took a HPT and it came up negative.
Ive also been experiencing mood swings, slight cramping, and exhaustion.
Should i wait to take another one? Should i be concerned?
I have a question: I had unprotected sex 3 and a half weeks ago. I really thought I was pregant: my breasts were darker and puffy, and I was peeing it seemed more then usual. I week after sex I took a pregancy test and it came out negative. I finally got my period..it was only about 2 days late,but it was lighter for about 2 days and then normal for 2days.
But I am still confused because my breasts are still darker and have blue veins around the edges,and I am fatigued a lot of the time.When I drink normal amounts of fluid I pee alot it seems.
Any advice? thank you!
So I should start off by saying that I am addicted to hpts. I am probably also somewhat of a hypercondriac. For the last 2 months I have been getting pregnancy symptoms about half way through my cycle. Last months period started March 15. It was a little abnormal than usual. I normally get cramps the day of and the day after it starts. This one no cramping at all. I usually have quite heavy periods (as I am a little overweight) and have to change a super absorbancy tampon every 2 hours or so for the first 1 to 3 days. This time I didn’t. I would describe my flow as med and slow. It lasted for 6 or 7 days. This month according to the calendar I ovulated on April 2. I noticed some pink discharge after hubby and I made love. (ovulation bleeding) that has never happened before??!! Since then and especially the last 3 days I have headache ( not norm pms) sore breasts ( usually not norm but happened last mp as well) fatigue (maybe norm pms) had some sharp pain/ cramping on left side 6 dpo ( not norm but also have undiagnosed bowel problems) I have taken multiple hpts and all have been neg ( I know it’s early but as I said I’m addicted) I haven’t taken one in about 4 days. I suffered one mc and one ectopic last year which I think is y I’m so impatient. My hubby dosn’t believe me anymore when I tell him I feel preg. I feel very alone in all this and sooo frustrated! I’m ok with not being preg I just am so tired of feeling like I am!!! I am 32 years old and have had 2 previous cesareans and 2 angels one in March 2011 and one in Oct 2011.
There is often some sperm ejaculated before pulling out and obvious this was the case here.
I do not recommend that you do this as it usually ends up with a pregnancy. Use a safe precaution method. Good luck with your first pregnancy babe.
I am 39 y/o. I had unprotected sex about 3 months ago. My period came in Jan day 31, Feb day 28 and Mar day 29. My cycle usually is 28 days. Those periods seemed normal (not light at all) My period was due on April 4th…..and I am still waiting… I kept feeling like it was going to start but nothing. After it was almost a week late, I starting feeling some lower back pain and and some nagging cramp like pain…still no period. Let me add, I do have a couple of fibroid tumors. Could I still be pregnant or could the fibroids prevent the period from starting???
I forgot to mention that I do have breast tenderness and nipple appear slightly larger.
Hi, I was wondering if it’s possible to still have your period and be pregnant. My boyfriend and I always make sure we use a condom and practice safe sex. Well we tried a certain position one day where a condom wasn’t needed, at least we didn’t think. A little bit of semen came out but I cleaned up right away. I’ve had my usual pms symptoms along with others I don’t usually have. I was three days late but got my period none the less. It lasted 5days when normally it’s 6-7. It wasn’t very light but not normal for me. I’ve been overly emotional and I cry for literally everything. I have headaches like there is no tomorrow and my breast are sore. I can’t help but think there’s a slight chance I’m pregnant.
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On the 1st of march i had my period like i always do on the 1st and it lasted 5 days and then on the 27th of march i had another one that last 4 days..Its now the 18th of April and i havent had a period my breast are sore they have been for a few weeks i have been feeling really tired and every time i eat i feel like im going to vomit but i never do,my back hurts like really bad and just out of the blue i been really mad and crying alot..i have took some HPT and they have all been negative..i have read on some websites that some women wont get a positive test if there pregnant until there months pregnant i just really need some advice i dont no what to do! Help
so, me and my husband have unprotected sex.. ALOT and he never pulls out, but for some reason i never end up pregnant. well in march i think it was on the 25th i spotted and it was brownish-pink (enough to fill up a pantie liner) then that was it nothing more than that.. i was cramping and bloating and my nipples looked larger they where obviously darkening in color and had blue veins running through them. me and my husband was sure we was pregnant. i was feeling tired all the time. my period usually comes around the 10th every month, but it was a week and a day late i started on the 17th but my nipples are still the same. is there any chance that i could still be pregnant?? please help
Hello,
This is the first time i use this website. i really need some advice. I got my period on the 6 of March and had sex on the 23th of March. Nothing weird happen (such as broken condom, or something else) that i know off. My next period came normally on the 30th on March and it lasted for 7 days as usual. No more sex ever since. But from the 10th of April i started having breast tenderness and it hasn’t stop ever since. No other symptom except that it seems that the past 2 days i have been having a weird yellow discharge and i have been leaking a little as well (sorry for the TMI :s). My period cycle it’s irregular from 23-28 days. So i should start any time between the 24-28 of April. Do you think i might be pregnant? If yes should I been having more symptoms? I’m freaking out here! I have been stressing a lot about this. is there any chance the stress is causing all this?
hi,
my last period was the 28th march which was normal (5 days) my and my partner have been trying for the last 3 years to conceive without any luck but now Ive got very tender breasts very emotional ( like crying over not be able to have chicken) gained weight and my period is now 3 days late which never happens. I took a hpt which came out negative any advise.
thanks.
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im slightly confused in march on the week of my fertile days and ovulation i had unprotected sex three times about a week later i noticed my breasts were sore i felt nauseas and was using the bathroom more often i have very regular cycles every 25 days only pms symptoms are moodyness and cramps and consistent pain in my lefy ovary (have had ovarian cysts for yrs) my periods are usually light then very heavy and clotty well my period was due april 9 but it didnt show up until the 14th it was very light reddish brownish no clots but my left ovary real hurt i only had that for three days since that went away im still having symptoms my nipples feel tingly on and off nausea mainly at night constantly using the bathroom clear white mucusy discharge increased libido eating alot reallly bloated not sure if i may be prego this would be my fourth chils and i also took a pregnancy test three days after my period was late it was negative some advice please
hi i felt diff this month. tiredness and loss of appetite some days. have been ttc for 5 months. i have had similar to period pains but lighter since day 20 and now due on tomorrow.( normally i just hav pains the day af starts) i took 1 hpk yesterday and got bfn. could i be pregnant or am i imagining it??
also very huge spots broken out since day 20 and vivid dreams
I had a period in jan and feb 2012. I didn’t have a period in march and it’s now April 24,2012 still no period. I have to pregnancy test and all neg. I had strep throat in march was on meds 10 days. My boyfriend came and visited april 6,7,8 and 13 14,15th. Last week I had cramps. This week my breast hurt, head hurts, feel nauseated , still mild cramps. Well 3 days ago I woke up with a white discarge in pants no smell or burn ect. Have a doctors appointment may 8 th . Do you think I am pregnant??
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I have a bit of a problem, my period is 27-30 days and when it comes the first 3 days are heavy and the last say 2 days are medium .light , this time round my period about 5 days late have cramps and gurgling, i started to bleed very light for like a second and the next day it was light again very very light ,my period has never acted strange it comes maybe at different times but never really really light first few days…and nothing in my lifestyle has change so i am having trouble thinking what it might be.
I have also been of the pill for just over a year now and i have not gotten pregnant yet.
I have a bit of a problem, my period is 27-30 days and when it comes the first 3 days are heavy and the last say 2 days are medium .light , this time round my period about 5 days late have cramps and gurgling, i started to bleed very light for like a second and the next day it was light again very very light ,my period has never acted strange it comes maybe at different times but never really really light first few days…and nothing in my lifestyle has change so i am having trouble thinking what it might be
I’m so worried already since I’m 6 days delayed now. I had my first baby last year. He’ll turn one this July and I had a C-Section. I’m worrying on getting pregnant again because of my stitch and few financial difficulties. By the way, I had my menstruation last month – 20th. For February – 17th. I’m expecting that for this month it would be somewhere 20-24. I usually get delayed for about 4 days, but now it has been 6 days. I had unsafe sex with my hubby from the first day my mens stops which was March 24th and continued it to the 28th. After that we used condoms and withdrawal. We resume in having sex last week – April 16th, expecting I’m about to have my menstruation. I really can’t tell if the symptoms I’m experiencing now is for PMS or pregnancy. I’ve had sore breast, slight lower back pain, fast heartbeat and cramps for a week already. Can it be I’m pregnant? I’ve had some problems in monitoring my ovulation and peak days. Before being pregnant I can surely tell if I’m fertile because of my mucus/discharge. But after giving birth and having my first menstruation back to normal, I’m always dry. Dry to the point that there are no mucus sticking on my undies. I don’t have to wear pantyshields.
Me and this gut had unprotected sex. He went to put it in and we pushed slow because it was our first time to try it out. We had it in carefully for around 8-10 seconds. I think he had a dab of Pre-cum on the tip but I’m not sure if I could get pregnant off of that. Could I? Thank you
Hello,
I am a female in my late 20′s and I had a day of spotting (light pink when i wiped, light brown on my panty liner). This is not a normal occurrence for me and has actually never happened to me before. I feel bloated, which is not uncommon for me ( I always feel bloated every time after eating). I have been extremely tired for the past week and am lacking energy. I am usually a pretty active individual but haven’t had the energy to do my regular physical activity routine this week. I also have to constantly urinate, and have trouble controlling it. I am worried about a uterine fibroid, but more so pregnancy. My current boyfriend and I have never “technically” had sex (there has been no penetration, just contact). Could pregnancy be even possible?
hello, im a little confused on how im feeling. I came off the pill on the 23rd March and had my withdrawal bleed on the 29th March but on the 10th April which i reckon i would have been ovulating my partner and i had unprotected sex but he pulled out but now i am feeling extremely tired, going to the loo every hour, back ache and my nipples are tingly and dark in colour, my period was due on the 28th april but as of yet has arrived. Im not sure if it could be pregnancy or just my period tryin to come back to normal. Please help
hi! we are planning for 2nd one for couple of mth. well i’m 34 yrs. i have regular periods just. max delay has been for 2-3 days. my last periods started on 19 mar 2012. we had unprotected sex throught this time. i felt period like pain during every 5-6 day intervel. i did pregnency test digital on 19 apr 2012 and came out neg. my periods came on 27 apr 2012 morning but dosent have any period pains. the period started black red with some thick thin muddy texture. it started slow and went bit heavy till 28th afternoon. didnt need to change the 1st pad wasnt fully covered. from 28th afternoon changed 2nd pad and had little spotting and the blood is still bit dark red and some time bright red orange, and today is 29th eve and still spotting. btw feeling nausea, bloating and tired . I havent tested for the second time. do you think i could be pregnent???? please help coz very very confused.
Can the signs of a period be the same as early pregnancy? I’m being very inpatient to wait for my period! Getting mood swings as normal and acne but also lower back ache and fatigue.
Hello!!!
Well first of all…I would like to say that my last LMP was April 13th-18th. I had sex on the 22nd, the 27th (the day I ovulated), and the morning of the 28th. On the 30th I started feeling literally like I had ran all day…I was so tired. All I did was sleep. I had this white liquidey discharge. I sniff it (yes, I know that’s nasty) to see if it had a smell cause then I would go to the doctor. It had no smell. So I was like weird. It didn’t know if that had anything to do with me ovulating. So anyways, the 30th-the 6th (today is the 6th of May) my symptoms were fatigue, headaches, white discharge, breast tenderness, and pain in my abdomen. Now the pain in my abdomen sometimes happens on one side or the other side or just all at once. My period is due May 11th or 12th. Now being the person I am….I go to the doctor if my hair looks slightly different. I notice little changes in my body and since I get worried over the little stuff, this was a huge noticeable thing to me. I told myself the white discharge was my ovulation, but it’s still here. I said maybe I really am having PMS symptoms 2 weeks early. But I NEVER had that before. It’s usually 4-5 days before my period. Maybe even 6 days. But 12-13 days? Never! My fiance and sister thinks I’m pregnant. I just wanted to wait until the 11th to take the pregnancy test to check. I took one on the 4th (because my sister is so impatient) and it was negative….duh! lol…i knew it was way to early. But do you think this is like some early early PMS symptoms, maybe cause I was ovulating? And why would this happen all of a sudden and never happen before? I’m not stressed out or anything. Thanks for any little bit of information you might have!
his sounds JUST like me . from day to day .. I need help too
idk if i found this site useful or not. i was looking for “period symptoms” on google and i came upon this site. I’ve been experiencing spotting the past 2 days and my period isn’t due for another 4 or five days. i never have light bleeding before my period. i always wake up and its there. i noticed my breasts have gotten bigger and im breaking out. i usually have an immaculate complexion even during my period. i noticed i have been using the bathroom a lot (2-3 times overnight even) and I have gotten significantly tanner lately, but i thought it was because summer’s approaching. im just really worried because i had unprotected sex with my FWB about a month ago and it was during my period and he did not pull out, but i was sure i was safe because… i was on my period! I hate this anxiety and my 21st birthday is next month so that is why i am even more worried. I DO NOT want to miss out on that and it would be just my luck! im in college right now and even though i love kids, im not financially ready and i just want this week to hurry up and pass because i hate periods and being a girl and all that jazz! a se change wud make life so much more simpler
Hi, my first time every posting on a blog. I just had my period 10 days ago. The day my period started I started to feel sick stomach., and every day it just got worse. I thought it might have just been because of my period but it still hasn’t went away. The other morning when I woke up it felt like a huge “hang-over” but I wasn’t even drinking alcohol so that isn’t the reason. As well past the last 10 days Ive been having huge headaches to the point I can cry. I’ve also been feeling very “fat” and bloated past the last 2 weeks as well. Please note that I am not over weight. I’ve tried walking everyday and it makes me feel better for the time being but give me half an hour and I feel the same again. Please help!
Does it sound like pregnancy ? Or maybe something else? I’m not really worried its just really annoying to have so much discharge and nausea all the time and a lot of headaches.
hey doc ,
my cycle came on the 14th of April and I had unprotected sex on the 24th of April . my boyfriend definitely ejaculated in me and a week later I had been feeling sick and very tired. i even broke out bad on my face which doesn’t happen even when my cycle is suppose to come. I ave been having cramping pains but my cycle isn’t scheduled to come till the 2 days . could this be that I’m pregnant or just paranoid?
Please Help !
well, is there a high possibility effect when i consume some about of contraption pill which make me feel like everytime when my period come i will feel like vomit but i dint? besides, even when having sex, i never have any protection for almost 1 year.? .. this time, my period havent come yet, but i feel my vagina is feel a bit pain and vomit ( but not really vomit out) every time when is my menstrual. so is it this time is the same ? a PMS or early pregnant symptoms?
I’m confused and have never posted anything here.
I’m 2 months late…my last period was in March…and I usually have reg periods…however I know I’m overweight. I have been feeling moody and have had migraines and felt a bit dizzy at times within this duration of time. I’ve also experienced fatigue and hunger cravings. I have used 3 hpts and all were negative. My husband has noted that my breasts seem swollen and I don’t know what to think. I’m almost 28 and we’ve been trying to get pregnant. I’ve never experienced anything like this before…Any advice?
i’m not sure if im pregnant or not, about a month ago i had unprotected sex with my partner, i took the morning after pill, can this be why my period is late? the unproitected sex was just after my period had finished.
my ‘period tracker’ says im 8 days late for my next period, but my periods are quite irreguar, there usually every 43 days. i have had sex since the unprotected event, but i have alwayes used a condom, or he has pulled out :L
is it possible that i could be pregnant? i feel really tired and have stomach cramps, they feel different to my normal period feeling though. im not sure if my period is just delayed because im stressed for my exams
what do you think?
I would go see a doctor if you are worried.
Is it too soon to see a doctor or should I wait until it is closer to my period in case it is pregnancy related? I’ve never been pregnant before so I don’t know what is normal.
hello doc,
my last period was jan 21st and it lasted for 5 days which was normal, on 28 and 29th of jan i had unprotected sex with my fiance but he pulled out before he came. starting from monday on the 6th of feb, i have been feeling really neaseous, fatigue, lower abdominal cramps,backaches, and off white like slight yellowish discharge coming out of me, the discharge isnt smelling or itchy, i also urinate alot every hour or so , i sleep during the day time alot from like 3pm till 11pm in night everyday, also my breats feels fuller with slight pains and green veins on sides, does it mean am pregnant? cos am really confused, we are not really palnning for now.
is it too soon to go and see a doctor, my periods are irregular :L
should i leave it a little longer?
It does sound like there’s a good chance that you could be pregnant. Take a home pregnancy test.
if i am pregnant, and i get an abortion, is it true that abortions can make people less fertile?
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