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Another "Pregnant? or just Stress-induced missed period?" question

By March 30, 2009 - 8:05pm
 
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The start of my most recent period was on Feb 26 - projected ovulation date being March 14, projected next period March 28 (via MyMonthlyCycles, where I have been keeping track of my period for 1 year). Average cycle - 30 days.

We had protected intercourse on March 3 and 24. The condom didn't break; slipped down maybe an inch but we pushed it right back up.

Now my period is 3 or 4 days late (depending if you count the 28th), with no usual signs of cramping etc that I normally get. Took two HPT's and both came out negative. Discharge looks normal, no tenderness of breasts or anything. I have had a little bit of an upset stomach but I think I may just be getting sick - I am under quite a bit of stress.

I know it's unlikely that I am pregnant, but I am paranoid since I can't afford to have a child right now. I have heard that stress really can throw off a regular period (I have been regular for 8 years now), but I have a hard time believing it since I am so paranoid... help? I don't know what's wrong with me!

Have a GYNO appt coming up in a month, but I'm the type of person who likes to know without going to the doc! It sure would be nice if my period would come!

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Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

Have you taken a home pregnancy test?

Depending what technique was used for your tubal ligation, there may be a chance that you conceived. The fallopian tubes are blocked, tied or cut.

According to WebMD," There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. This happens to about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women will have become pregnant.

Regards,
Maryann

January 23, 2014 - 12:00pm
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Thanks for answer my question , I let you know. :)

January 24, 2014 - 3:51pm
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Anonymous

Hi so I am currently on my 38th day of my cycle and I still have no signs of my period. My last period was on Dec 11th. A few days after I had started my period and was ending it, something traumatic happened to me which caused me depression and lots of emotional stress for about two weeks. Just last week when I was supposed to start on January 8th, I started to rethink about what had happened and the depression started coming back and anxiety started kicking in. I did have protected sex with my boyfriend on January 8th and January 1st. I am starting to get lower back cramps that I usually get when my period is about to start, along with more irritability with people and emotional. Did stress cause my period to be so late? Or am i pregnant? I am really worried. I have started my period a week late before.

January 18, 2014 - 10:31am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

I am sorry to hear that you have had a traumatic experience that is still haunting you. I think the high stress associated with this is the reason that your period is late.

Try to relax and your period should start. You may need intervention help to cope with this traumatic experience.

Regards,
Maryann

January 20, 2014 - 6:06pm
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Anonymous

I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on her 27th day after her period. Now it's 38th day, he period now yet come. We are scared. Is there any chance of pregnancy? Please Help, had sex on 3rd Jan 14. Please help, otherwise we will die together now a white fluid is coming as per my girlfriend.

January 13, 2014 - 4:16am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

her last period started on 6th December, now it's 13th January, I didn't evacuate inside her, but put my thing after wiping it completely with my hand. We are depressed now. Please help. She is only 23 & I'm 28.kindly help us.

January 13, 2014 - 4:21am
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Anonymous

Hello,
My bf and I are sexually active, but we use a condom every time. The last time we had protected sex was (approximately) once before Christmas and once after (the condom did not break and my bf pulls out every time before ejaculating). My period was supposed to come on the 25th, and it has not come since November 25th (so I'm late for about 2 weeks). I had gotten the cold and a sore throat a week or so before December 25th, so I don't know if that could be a possible factor as to why my period is late. Not to mention, I went home for the holidays in December, then went back to school earlier this week, and my sleeping schedule changed from 9-11 hours to a mere 5-7 hours since school has started. I've been experiencing abdominal bloating and discharge (sometimes liquidy and sometimes gooey). No signs of bleeding whatsoever. I can feel myself stressing over my late period these past 2 weeks. Could this be some of the reasons why my period is late? Or could I possibly be pregnant?

January 9, 2014 - 11:53pm
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I'm going through what you went through.
Stressing over my missed period so much to where I can't sleep through the night or concentrate.

January 12, 2014 - 8:03pm
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Anonymous (reply to Garza1)

I'm still going through it... no one has replied yet, and I'm too scared to get a pregnancy test... this is all I can think about. I'm so worried.

January 13, 2014 - 1:40am
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Anonymous

Hi i'm currently on day 37 of my cycle but still no sign of period. My last period was on dec 4 2013 and i have protected sex with condom on Dec 13 (i have sex two times that day with the same person). I also have sex on 2 jan 2014 with a condom with my bf. In between the days i gave oral to my bf he did ejaculate in my mouth but i split it out and wash my hand with soap. Sometimes we are play with each other genitals but washes out hand with soap after that. Also after we have sex each time we will check if the condom breaks or not. But there is no breakage or any leakage according to him. I have like some pms symptoms such as sore nipple, cramps and bloating. I have also been feel tired lately and have the feeling of my period coming. I have been stressing out lately too because i am very scare that i could be pregnant. I also have been experiencing stomach aches and went to the doctors and he gave me some medicine until now im still eating the medicine. Sometimes i have burning sensation at my back and nipple area when im lying down but it could be due to indigestion as i have a weak stomach. Do give me advice. I really need help thanks. :(

January 8, 2014 - 9:01pm
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