Pregnancy or Cycle Problems?

[Twizzler86]

My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex (pullout method) on the 26th of January. I was due to have my period sometime around February 2nd (I usually run 28 to 30 days), but instead got symptoms similar to ovualtion - increased wetness and thicker. About a week later, Feb. 14th or 15th, I had this odd brownish pink "spotting" that lasted about five days. I took this to be an odd period (I'm usually on the heavy side of flow), since I took several pregnancy tests starting the day of my miss and always got a negative. Assuming that was my period, I should have started again around the 14th of this month, but as yet have seen no signs of a period. I took another test on the 17th - again negative. I know there is talk out there about pregnancies going undetected for up to three months, but women just "knowing" they were. If I am, this would be my first, so I have no idea whether I have symptoms or not. I've been sick several times since December, been on antibiotics, and had a tonsillectomy on the 7th - all of which can throw my cycle off. Should pregnancy be a concern at this point, or should I just look into seeing my OB/GYN about regulating my cycle?

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

If you are having a notable change in your menstrual cycle for more than three months you should present to your ob/gyn discuss this with them and they should then pursue a workup.  Some reasons a woman's menses may change are pregnancy, thyroid or prolactin hormone changes, and physical or emotional stress.  

Following up with your ob/gyn should be helpful.

Best regards,

Dr. Downing

[emily79]

believe me the pull out method doesnt work, thats how i ended up with twins!! If you have taken 2 tests, its unlikely that you are pregnant, but if you go to your doctors they can test you or do a blood test with checks for the pregnancy hormone in your blood and their tests can usually detect pregnancy a lot sooner than the ones you get from the shops!!