am I pregnant

[patsbaby09]

I am 21 years old had the mirena for a year got it taken out at the end of august 2011. My periods were normal 7 days and at the end of the month. In november my period started on the 19th and lasted three days. December it came on the 11th and is almost done with light bleeding. I took a pregnancy test in november and it read negative. I am wanting to get pregnant but dont know what to do. Could I possibly be pregnant?

[patsbaby09]

Thank you very much. I have been having symptoms of pregnancy but no positive test. I feel fatigued, nauseated, frequent bathroom breaks no matter if its urinating or having bowl movements. It feels like everything just come right back out. I have also been having heartburn constantly and itchy feeling in my ribs. I know that that is not a symptom but its really what is going on. I can barely fit in clothes that I was able to wear a week ago. Maybe I should call doctor and get a blood test.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you had your periods in December, so you should try for conception in the next menstrual cycle. For conception, try having intercourse every month around your ovulation days as it is the best time for conceiving. Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from a follicle that developed in the ovary. It usually occurs regularly, around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. The best timing of intercourse in order to conceive is day 10, 12, 14 and 16 (in case of late ovulation) of a 28 day cycle. After intercourse, do not wash immediately and keep on lying for some time. You can also keep a pillow under your buttocks.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.