Medical Questions > Pregnancy Forum > Am I Pregnant Forum

Pregnancy or period causing symptoms ?

Must Read
Reasons for birth control
Birth control is helpful in preventing pregnancy. Need to know more about birth control? Start here to learn more about popular methods of birth control....
Read more >>
Birth control options
You have many birth control options. Each works differently. What are the choices and what should you consider in order to help you make your decision? ...
Read more >>
Birth Control Risks
Each method of birth control comes with risks to your health. What are the general problems you could encounter?...
Read more >>
Pregnancy Forum
Trying for a baby with PCOS
Pregnancy Cramping after implantation ?
Cramping during pregnancy ?
Am I Pregnant
pregnancy test
Odd pregnancy test results
No period for months - pregnancy chances...
Related Topics
Odds of pregnancy
Probability of pregnancy
Pregnancy from dry humping
User Profile
July 20th, 2010
So I have a question. I am currently having stomach problems. I feel bloated and get a mild crampy feeling and feeling nausesous throughout the day and its sometimes caused certain smells. My boobs have been sore and heavy and i get headaches and sleep alot more then usual but have a hard time sleeping bc i wake up alot during the night. Its too early to tell if im pregnant because my period doesnt come for another week and a half. But I was off my bc for a little over a month and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend during that time(he pulled out, which i know isnt the a good method to avoid pregnancy) I am back on my bc control now and I am wondering if it could be causing these symptoms or if theres a possibility that i am pregnant. Or is there something else going on? Please help. Because I dont know what else to do and its been going on for about two weeks now.
Thank you.


Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
replied July 21st, 2010
Am I Pregnant Answer A14457
Hi,
Welcome to the forum. I am really glad to help you out. The possibility of pregnancy needs to be ruled out in view of the symptoms you have mentioned. The possibility becomes more likely as you have had unprotected sexual intercourse and you have not been taking the birth control pills.

The urine pregnancy test is usually done around 1 week after the missed periods. I would suggest you to get your serum HCG levels estimated since this is more specific than urine for pregnancy tests. Moreover, it gets elevated in blood much early (around 10 days after the implantation of the zygote, formed by the union of an egg and a sperm). The HCG (it is a hormone) levels rise only in pregnancy and its presence will confirm the status of your pregnancy.

An ultrasound of the uterus can also be done to look for the gestation sac. Please do consult a gynecologist for the same. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.




|
Did you find this post helpful?
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

Featured Experts
Dr. Kokil Mathur
Dr. Kokil Mathur
General Medicine
Bhupinder HirA
Bhupinder HirA
General Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, ...
eHealthPedia Articles
Birth control options
Reasons for birth control
Birth Control Risks
Helpful Users This Week
kristigraham
kristigraham
2 helpful posts
midnightlove
midnightlove
1 helpful posts
Nena29
Nena29
1 helpful posts
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Am I Pregnant , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.