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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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On the 16th of November my boyfriend and I lost our virginities with him wearing 2 condoms at the same time, they didn't break or slip. He tried to put it in a couple of times but I was too tight. He finally did and it only lasted 10 seconds in me. He did not cum at all. I was expecting my period on the 18th but it did not arrive and now I'm a week and 2 days late. I'm been having mild cramps and a wet feeling. I took 2 pregnancy tests after I missed my period and they came out negative. I'm awaiting a blood test result which was taken yesterday (27th)

Alot of things happened to me in the course of this month such as exams, going back to the gym again after exams, a few days of relaxation and now I'm off on holiday work (not really stressful work).

I know that my circumstance is unlikely but I know there still may be a chance. So would I or could I be pregnant?

November 27, 2013 - 11:31am
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Anonymous

This past month, I had protected sex one single time (with a condom) it did not break. We stopped midway through before he finished at all. I am 3 or 4 days late for my period. I'm taking many exams this week, just finished my swim season last week and am now training at the gym, and spent the night with some other girls the day before I was supposed to start. What is causing the delay? I'm not pregnant, right?

November 21, 2013 - 1:42pm

Hi I'm a 22 year old female, virgin, I started my job full time 2 months back and ever since I have missed 2 consecutive periods. I am also doing my masters so its like morning to evening I work and later 6:30pm to 9:30pm I attend my college. so its a rather hectic life I'm living. I want to know how can I get back my period to normal because all my year I have never missed any period. My medical history is also very clean. I hardly get sick. And I did a little research from my side so I'm sure that I'm not missing period due to weight loss or diet problems. Yess stress could be the reason but how do I get my cycle back to normal. Please do not advice to see a doctor since I do not have medical insurance.

November 15, 2013 - 12:21am
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Anonymous

Hello, so I'm in a long distance relationship and I haven't had sex with him in six months. I went out with a good friend and somehow we got caught up in the moment and I was giving him oral for a while, then he inserted it into me without a condom. we had sex for maybe three minutes and I had to stop because I didn't like what was happening, as I am madly in love with my actual boyfriend. so he did not ejaculate at all. I do understand that it's dangerous still because of the pre ejaculation that can still possibly get me pregnant, and I understand that cheating is terrible...I don't need advice with those things. but when I did this, it was on Sunday. my period was supposed to come this week and I expected from the last month that it would be Tuesday or Wednesday. it's now Sunday and I haven't gotten it. I know that it's unlikely to be pregnant or conceiving that quickly to miss a period, but I am still worried. I took a test today and it it's negative. the night of this situation, I did not sleep because of guilt of cheating and I couldn't stop crying. I've been very paranoid and I don't want to be pregnant with anyone else other than this man I want to spend my life with. also I had a fight with him about a separate subject on Wednesday night and didn't get much sleep that night either. everything is fine between us now, and I'm slowly trying to relax but I can't stop googling about my issue and feeling nervous. I realize my period might be late becauseof stress, but to relax I think I would like some advice as I can't talk to anyone about this.

November 10, 2013 - 6:19pm
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Anonymous

Hi, pls I want your advice...

May last period was on oct 6, and I di sex last oct 20, which is I know I'm very fertile, yet, we haven't use any birth control pills, he do withrawal.

My expectation date nov 1 should my period come, bit until now I don't have any signs, yet my breast reform this is normally I notice when my period coming, and I get wet and arose also for this
fast few days.

What quesrion do I suspected that I will become pregnant, or what? Pls adice what is the best thing I can do. I'mirregular. And may period laps only for 22 days, now its already 24 days...
Now I fel bit cramp in my waist and my lowernpart leg, yet I get paranoid
When I get pee and its all dry from my underwear.

Thank you.

Lookin forward for your advice.

November 3, 2013 - 4:49am
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Anonymous

Me and my girlfriend have been having sex a lot using the pull out method, she is a few days late for her period this month and she has been feeling tired, sick, dizzy, having more discharge and has been getting angry and weepy for what seems like no reason. She has also been having back ache and a really bad stabby pain under her belly button when she moves forward when sitting or if she bends downward when standing. She has been a little bit stressed recently because she has just moved in with me in my flat and she has just lost her job, she has done 4 pregnancy tests and the doctor has also done a urine pregnancy test. Does this mean she is not pregnant or is it possible that her pregnancy might not be able to be seen in her urine? Please help we are really worried

October 25, 2013 - 2:09pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

Let me begin by saying that the pull out method is not the most effective form of birth control.

If she is only a few days late, it may be too early to test for pregnancy. But, if she has been to her physician, what does he or she think? What was the result of the test? Why wasn't a blood hCG (pregnancy hormone) test done?

Her period may be delayed because of her high stress levels related to the recent changes in her life. Both of you should try to relax and maybe her period will start in the next few days.

Regards,

Maryann

October 25, 2013 - 5:18pm
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Anonymous

Hi, my gf and me had intercourse last oct 13, her first day was on sept 22, she seems irregular from what i checked, 40 days, then 23 then 28 then 26 for the last four months, its now day 29 and she hadnt got her pereiod yet, she had this sore breast for a little while then waned off, also somewhat dizzy for sometime. What can it be? Shes sort off stressed this past few days

October 20, 2013 - 2:25am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

And may i add her CM before sex is sticky and paste like.. Thats infertile right?
Paranoia at its toll

October 20, 2013 - 5:08am
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Anonymous

hi my girlfriend is having a synthoms of period. . .but i worried about it because the only comes out to her is just a white blood cell. . but we havent sex for a month now. . .its that possible that she could get pregnant???

October 7, 2013 - 6:22am
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