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Q: Just Went Off the Pill - Is It Possible I'm Pregnant?
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julie29
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I took my very last pill on 7/10...Started my period on 7/13 as usual...My period ended on 7/18. I did not start another pack b/c my husband and I wanted to start trying in a few months. I wanted to be off of the pill for a while prior to trying since i've been on the pill for almost 12 years . We've been using the pull-out method.....
I should have started (if i'm still on the same schedule) on 8/10....Did not start. I figured, no big deal...That's pretty common. The only thing is that i've noticed some weird things....
On 8/7 (prior to when I should have started) I had an exteme case of nausea....Which is unusal for me. I seriously thought I was going to vomit. Ever since then, it's almost felt like my stomach is constantly grumbling and feels empty & kind of queezy....These feelings are mostly during the day. I've had some cramps & actually thought I was going to start my period, but never did. I have also been extremely thirsty. My breasts are not tender though at all....But i've been pretty tired. I did have some spotting the week prior to when I should have started my period, so I thought that I was going to start, but never did.
Is it at all possible that I could be pregnant that soon after stopping the pill??? Or are these more like symptoms from stopping them?? Also, is it too soon for me to take a pregnancy test? I'd rather just take one to be sure, but I don't want to waste the money if it is too early???
Again~i'm very new to all of this...So sorry if I sound stupid!!!
Your advice would be greatly appreciated!
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linuxChique
Extremely eHealthy
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Kia
Moderator
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julie29
New User
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Kia
Moderator
If you got a negative but still feel like you may be pregnant, then do another test in a few days. A negative can be wrong - maybe not enough hormone present, or test not sensitive enough, but a posititve is rarely wrong when done correctly.
Not to worry you but just keep an eye on things
Not to worry you but just keep an eye on things
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julie29
New User
Thanks for your advice, kia_breizzze! I will more than likely take another test in a couple of days if i'm still feeling this way. My husband and I would be happy if I were pregnant, just a little surprised at how soon it happened. So, either way, pregnant or not, we'd be happy. In a way, I was slightly bummed out at the negative result of the test. I guess I just had it in my head that I was pregnant, ya know? I will still take a test though, if i'm still feeling this way....I'll keep ya posted.
Thanks again
Thanks again
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