could i be pregnant?

[lara034]

i am trying to become pregnant for several years now. Apperently nothing is wrong. I was very regular all my life, 28 days. Last month my period was late 5 days but it was very light and short. Pregnancy test negative. This month I got my period 7 days earlier. It is also light, but I feel bloated and with occasional cramping on my left side. Could I be pregnant?

[Thunder14]

Do you ovulate 14 days after the start of your period.. or the last day of it??

[Jessie86]

I would think you are probably ovulating right now. Most women ovulate about 14 days after their period.

[Thunder14]

im sorry actually i had unprotected sex the last day of my period & also a day or two after it ended

[Thunder14]

My last period was on Aug. 25th, and i had unprotected sex the last day of my cycle.. now for the past couple of days i have had strange cramping in my lower abdomen.. not on & off cramping like period cramps, more on-going tenderness. I feel like i almost have to be careful when sitting down. My pants are even too tight on my stomach.. & it feels bloated or bigger. isnt it wayyyy too soon for any of these to be pregnancy related????

[takeshia]

i have been queasy, clear fluid coming from my nipples, have backache, and had a period that wasn't normal lasted 2 days very little clots and one day of cramps. had sex before during, and after ovulation took 2 hpt bfn. but have blue veins on my nipples and have a pouch when i wear my jeans had the cycle on 9/1/07 my cycles are normally 5-6 days and heavy. have had some headache, and been going to the bathroom al lot. am i pregnant or not

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

I suggest taking a home pregnancy test.  Home pregnancy tests differ in their sensitivity (i.e., the ability to detect the hormone of pregnancy when it is present).  The most sensitive of these are First Response Early Result and Clearblue Easy Earliest Results.  The earliest either of these might detect a pregnancy would be at the time of the missed menses (generally ~two weeks after conception).  If negative, repeat in one week (and/or pay a visit to your ob/gyn).  

Best regards,

Dr. Downing