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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing!

I'm not sure your nurse is correct as the general consensus of withdrawal bleeding (sometimes called a period for the sake of simplicity) is that it proof a woman is not pregnant as this bleeding means the lining of the uterus is being shed. When pregnant, the lining of the uterus does it opposite - it thickens.

If you are on the Pill - this is not "unprotected" in terms of pregnancy. It's unprotected in terms of safe sex against STI's. Your symptoms may mean pregnancy (constipation is common) but it's extremely difficult to get pregnant when taking the Pill correctly. The odds of you being pregnant are literally less than one half of one percent.

There is no need to take the 7 day break - it was done in the "old days" to reassure women they weren't pregnant and because it was considered more "normal" to have a period (withdrawal bleed). Those days/attitudes have gone.

You can always take a test to confirm you aren't pregnant and remember, many women who worry like this experience symptoms due to stress. The mind is very powerful. You don't need a test to confirm you aren't pregnant unless you are are so stressed that you feel that need. That is up to you. I hope you read enough to become more secure, because that is no way to live. You want to enjoy a healthy love life, not get stressed about it. The pill is so effective that this stress should not happen.

Best,
Susan

March 18, 2020 - 1:33pm

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