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I know it is extremely difficult to wait and wonder, wonder and wait (I have been there...it is emotionally excruciating!), but the only way to know if your symptoms are early pregnancy signs or an upcoming period is to wait until the first week of June for your period to begin (and, of course, if it does not, you can take a home pregnancy test).
Please keep us updated!
Also, please keep a written list of your symptoms, when they begin, end, how long they last, etc. If you are not pregnant and experiencing these symptoms on an ongoing basis, or if they become worse, you would need to talk with your doctor.
May 22, 2011 - 6:10pmThis Comment
I am having a similar discharge as well. I have a twenty eight day cycle and I have never been good at keeping track of symptoms and vaginal discharge leading up to my period. I would just like to know if having symptoms at this point in my cycle is normal. I have had these exact same symptoms before leading up to my period- I have more discharge than normal and my nipples and breast hurt a bit- but I have never paid much attention before. Since I only have about two more weeks until my period is due, I believe this is normal for me. Usually pms for me lasts a very long time. But, is it normal to have that much discharge?
May 2, 2011 - 7:31amThis Comment
Please see Alison Beaver's comment from May 1, 2011 - 7:29am. It may explain what could be going on.
May 2, 2011 - 9:50amThank you for finding EmpowHER.
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My period finished about a week ago. I think right now I am ovulating because I am discharging like I usually do after my period. Its been like this before but I've noticed that it is very eggy and clear. Is this normal? Should I be worried about this? Could I be pregnant? Because its been like this before, in this particular substance I'm hoping and thinking its nothing to worry about (pregnancy). what should I think?
April 30, 2011 - 10:42pmThis Comment
A discharge described as "eggy and clear" is perfectly normal, and it known as "cervical mucus".
Women have cervical mucus discharge throughout their cycle, and it changes in quantity and consistency depending on your hormone levels and timing of your cycle. Sometimes your discharge is thicker, thinner, "eggy", smooth, clear, white.
Discharge can also change when you are sexually aroused, even if you are not sexual active at the moment.
You can read more about the different types of discharge and cervical mucus at: Vaginal discharge and cervical mucus: FAQ.
Regarding your question about pregnancy: if you are having unprotected sex, there is always a risk of pregnancy. Be sure to look into your birth control options if you do not want to be pregnant at this time.
However, I assume you have not had sex since your last period, in which case, you would have no chance of pregnancy.
May 1, 2011 - 6:29amThis Comment
I did not have sex but there was genital contact. He is not able to "fit". This was during a time I was not ovulating though. This has happened before, the case in which after my period, about a week, the discharge was in a heavy amount in the morning. I'm thinking that this is just ovulating fluid.
May 1, 2011 - 11:07amThis Comment
There is no such thing as "ovulating fluid", but if you read the link I provided, it was most likely cervical mucus or vaginal discharge that is thicker in consistency during your ovulation.
By the way---how do you know if you are ovulating, and why was there a time when you were not ovulating?
May 1, 2011 - 11:39amThis Comment
I figured I'd tell you all that I finally got my period. Thanks for the helpfully advice tho!:)
April 30, 2011 - 7:16pmThis Comment
Well before we had sex, I had surgery to remove my gallbladder, could that stop me from having one this month?
April 28, 2011 - 9:27amThis Comment
If you are the same anonymous that had protected sex (with a condom), and your last period was on March 20th, your period would most likely start in the next week. As Christine said, it is unlikely that the cause to your delayed/missed period would be from pregnancy, as condoms (when used consistently and correctly) are up to 98% effective at protecting against pregnancy.
Surgery, excess stress and any medications/treatments following surgery could potentially effect your hormones, which could cause a delay in your menstrual cycle.
If you are also experiencing cramps (mentioned in a previous anonymous posting), it would be a good idea to call your doctor, just to make sure this symptom is an expected part of the healing process. Cramping could also be an indicator of an upcoming period.
April 28, 2011 - 10:10amThis Comment