Pregnancy Scare

pinktorridora · February 2010

My period last month was pretty much non-existent...like I used a lite tampon and it wasn't even full when I took it out, and that's it. This month, my period didn't even show up by the time I needed to put a new Nuvaring in so I decided to just wait until I get my period to put another one in. A couple days ago when I peed at work, there was old brown blood when I wiped. Tomorrow will be two weeks since I should have gotten my period, and that's been all it has amounted to.

I have taken two pregnancy tests, one at home and one at the doctor. Both negative.

Could the fact that I have been sick for a while (cold, virus, sinus infection) impact my menstrual cycle this much?

I have never, ever skipped a period. I've been on BC for years and DH and I also use condoms every time because we aren't trying to conceive right now.

HELP!

megd06 · February 2010

I always used Yasmin, never nuvaring--so I'm not familiar with AF while on it. I will say though, that I got a few BFN before I finally got a BFP with DS...so it's possible you may be pregnant. If you really want to set your mind at ease, go to your Dr. and request a blood test

DrudgesBabii · February 2010

tad bit of TMI there but to the problem...

I'm on Yasmin like PP and I had the same problem and once it got itself fixed then I ended up bleeding extremely heavy for 2 weeks I'm talking bleeding through heavy tampon and pad in 2 hours. It was crazy!

I'd also do what PP suggested though and go request a blood test. I had 2 BFN's with DS before I got a BFP.

ilovemy50d · February 2010

Why didn't you ask the dr/nurse while you were there?

sgsl2009 · February 2010

You could be stressing out about it which is causing it to not show up, although Nuvaring made my periods lighter so maybe that's what's going on with you.

Blood test is your next step.

ZestofLime · February 2010

You are using both condoms and a Nuvaring?

Unless you are using both poorly, I'd say your likelihood of pregnancy is low.

Maybride2 · February 2010

Being on birth control can certainly have that effect - your periods typically become lighter and can even become non-existant. Your uterine lining never gets a chance to build up, so there's nothing to shed during your "period" week. If you have been using the Ring AND condoms, it's highly HIGHLY unlikely that you got pregnant. However - you've had your Ring out now for 2 weeks? That was a really stupid move. Now your hormones are going to be all out of whack, and NOW you're at a greater risk of pregnancy. Call your GYN to see what you should do now.

jonesdouglas · February 2010

Definitely TMI...

Take a pregnancy test if your questioning whether you are pregnant or not.

sammi1285 · February 2010

If you were using condoms then you probably aren't pregnant.

However, my Dr. told me to never postpone taking BC because of a delayed period. I used to do that when I was on OTC-Lo.

TarponMonoxide · February 2010

Any period concerns and/or pregnancy concerns? See your practitioner. A blood test is the only way to tell if you are pregnant.

lookame3639 · February 2010

Have you lost weight? If you drop below a certain body weight your body won't allow yourself to carry a baby(especially since you can't really carry a baby under the weight) for me if I drop below 95 lbs I won't have a period(I'm a small person, I normally weigh 110 and I'm 5'2"...when I was in high school I was a cheerleader and during season I would get down pretty low in weight) Another thing that could happen is if your around a bunch of females that your not normally around your body could be syncing with the other females(which is frustrating) I wouldn't freak out to much, your body will fix itself or it's telling you something. Best advice i can give is talk to your doctor.

SnailButt · February 2010

According to the Magic 8 ball:

Congrats! And based on your symptoms, it's probably twins! Good Luck!

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