I stopped taking bcp three months ago and for the past 4-5 weeks have been having the following symptoms: breast enlargement/fullness, breast/nipple tenderness, increased discharge, flushed face, increased appetite, light occasional menstrual-like cramping (no bleeding), one-sided (right) occasional sharp twinges/pain & dull ache, bloating, slight weight gain.
I have taken two home-preg test, both with neg results. Approx six weeks ago, prior to all of these symptoms, I had one isolated instance of pinkish discharge (which may have been due to ovulation?). I am currently waiting it out for a few weeks until I go for a blood test at dr office. In the meantime, not knowing is driving me crazy!
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I am in the same boat here, have past history of ovian cyst. My last one was actually in February! I stopped taking birth control in December, and we have been trying to conceive ever since. My period was due on 3/29/17. I have never been late since off the pill, I am having cramps/pains in lower right abodomen, and thick white discharge, with no smell. My breast were sore & heavier a few days ago, but that's always been a symptom of my period coming. I've taken two test and both came back negative! Not sure if this is from my cyst, or I am actually pregnant! Somebody help please.
March 31, 2017 - 6:42pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Consider contacting your gynecologist, who knows your history. A blood hCG pregnancy test can be ordered.
Regards,
April 3, 2017 - 9:59amMaryann
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Hi, I stopped taking my bc in the beginning of January, I had a normal period in Jan & Feb, this month I am 8 days late, I have had menstral cramping but no bleeding & with lower abd pain. I took a pregnancy test when I was 3 days late & it was negative, do u have any advice for me? Thanks
March 26, 2017 - 6:54pmThis Comment
Hello. So my boyfriend and I had sex last Feb 25, 2017. Feb 23 was the last day of my period. After a week of sex, I've been hungry all the time and a bit tired and it went away. 1 week again I've been experiencing cramps and now I have a sore boobs and nipple. Still feeling a little bit of cramps too. I took a test today and it was NEGATIVE. My Next period will be on March 21. My Mom also noticed that my tummy is getting bigger and my abdomen too. What this could possibly be?
March 20, 2017 - 8:30amThis Comment
Hi! Need some help.. I have ovarian cyst from left and right.. And my period is irregular like i always delayed for usually 5 to 10 days from the date of my period. My last period was last Jan. 18 but it was only 2 days then suddenly it stopped.. I been experiencing high body temp. Dizziness.. Fatigue and sore breast.. Is this also signs of my cyst or am i pregnant.. Pls help because the symtoms between the two is almost the same.
Jane
February 6, 2017 - 8:06amThis Comment
Hi need help! I have ovarian cysts and my period was irregular. Last two months they were normal. I started using clear blue ovulation kit and got a smiley which meant peak fertility tu so my parter and I did the deed then and every other day. This month my period was late and instead I have light pink/brownish mucus discharge only when I wiped. No period yet! I have been cramping and feeling nauseous, eating a lot more a lot of pregnancy symptoms but no period. Could they be my cysts. I have one on each side. It's really frustrating as the pregnancy test I take are negative.
January 16, 2017 - 11:45amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
It sounds like you and your partner are trying to conceive. It also sounds like the spotting may be implantation bleeding.
Did you test in the morning? Has your period been late for at least one week before you tested?
Consider repeating the test. Purchase a name brand early response pregnancy test. Test in the morning. Use the urine when you first wake up and use the bathroom.
Then consider speaking with your gynecologist.
Keep us updated,
January 17, 2017 - 9:28amMaryann
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Hi
I Was cramping on December 27 for like a week like if I was going to get my period but I never got my period and I had gas, the cramping went away and I had back pain ever since, and now today I'm have
One a light mild cramp on the right side of my ovary. I made an appointment with my gynecologist for Monday but I'm really not sure what's going on and I'm scared. I did 3 pregnancy test and they came back negative. Any advice. Anyone. I hope I am pregnant.
- VILMA
January 7, 2017 - 8:42pmThis Comment
Hi i think am late but to scared to get a negative result like last month November. I was to see my period by 22 but it was late till 26 and now it December 30 my period has not show i feel a little different and confuse about my body. Having back pain and headache. Pls what do i do. Cause i hate d negative result.
December 30, 2016 - 8:46amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
I understand. But, don't you want to know why this is happening?
You can either take a home pregnancy test or schedule an appointment with your gynecologist.
Regards,
December 30, 2016 - 10:23amMaryann
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