possibly pregnant?

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Registered: 02-27-2004
possibly pregnant?
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Fri, 03-19-2004 - 9:18am
I went off the pill about two to three months ago. My first period after going off was about 10 days late. This time is is late about 9 days. I thought my period was here yesterday because I had some brown spotting, but today there is nothing. Could I be pregnant? Or is this normal after being on the pill?

Nancy
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Registered: 01-15-2003
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 9:30am
If you haven't been using a reliable form of contraception, you could be pregnant. Or, your natural cycle could be long (not a bad thing, in my opinion!). I presume you're counting "late" as how much longer than 28 days. 28 days is merely an average (and the cycle length induced by birth control pills), I don't think a perfect 28 day cycle is all that common for women cycling naturally.

My cycle (8 periods off the pill) seems to be settling down to 30 - 32 days. This does not mean I am 2 - 4 days "late" each & every month, this just means I have a longer than average cycle. I had a long cycle before going on the pill too, so this is not unexpected.

The spotting is unlikely to be an indication of pregnancy (it isn't a common sign), it could mean your period is coming in the next few days. It takes time for your body to settle down after coming off the pill, & some people are naturally a little irregular (my 8 periods have ranged from 29 to 36 days apart).

Try not to worry - if you know you've protected yourself during intercourse, you should be fine. Good Luck!

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Registered: 06-29-2003
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 10:04am
Happyjusttwo is right. If you have been using another form of birth control faithfully, then you should be ok. My periods are generally 26 days apart with 2-3 days of spotting before. Though one cycle I spotted for about 8 days! My period wasnt late but the long spotting threw me. During those 8 days of spotting, it was kind of off and on. Sometimes the spotting would be heavier, then it would lighten up. I bet you will start any day!
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Registered: 02-27-2004
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 2:39pm
I guess I will wait it out and see what happens. I guess I thought it was strange that I could be spotting one day and nothing the next. Thanks for your help. N
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Registered: 02-27-2004
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 10:56am
I'm not sure if I definatly got my period. I had light spotting for about 3 days, and then possibly had my period for only 1 day and it was also light. I must admit we weren't always faithful with protection. I definately don't feel pregnant, but I guess some people might not have the normal symptoms. What do you guys think? ISWGIRL
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Registered: 06-29-2003
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:30pm
Well, that sure could have been your period, but to be on the safe side why dont you go ahead and take a pregnancy test? Hope all goes well for you.

Josie