symptoms of birth control or pregnancy
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| Sat, 06-26-2004 - 3:45pm |
Hello,
is this me having birth control symptoms?
so here's the deal I had sex twice in may the 21st and the the 27th he wore a condom and he pulled out to be extra safe. On the 22nd he went in a little and then I made him pull out he didnt have a condom on. So here is the deal I got my period on june7th and it was normal just like it always is. I even had clots like always do sorry tmi. Just to be safe I took a pregnancy test on the night of the15th and it came out negative. But im still worried I cant get it out of my mind. What are the chances I could be pregnant. My veins in my breast are super noticlbe but then again that might be in my head also my left breast is sore just on one side of it not the nipple justthe side in one spot. I dont know. I need help someone ease my mind. i just started birth control could this be sideeffects from that? please respond . Can birth control cause all these symptoms and make me think im pregnant?
Miss

If Aunt flow stopped by for her regular visit then I think you’re fine! How long have you been on birth control and what method/pill are you using? Hormonal contraceptives can cause side effects such and breast tenderness, nausea, and irregular bleeding during the first several cycles of use while your body is becoming adjusted to them. Any side effects should disappear by your 3rd or 4th cycle. If not, you have given that pill a good try and can ask your doc for a pill change. I think you’re just a bit freaked but you should be fine!
Good luck,
Jill
Thanks jill you have really eased my mind. Im a college student and will be starting my second year in the fall so i was really freaking myself out! back to your question. I started the pill on the 13th so im in my third week im on othro tricyclen. I waas really freaked out. I know the chances of me being pregnant are so slim plus the negative pregnancy test should have eased my mind but I was so worried. Could my mind be playing tricks one me?
Another thing this board is so great i love how there are people who i can talk to and seem to care about what is going on. Thanks so much!
Missy
Women beginning OCs can experience side effects quite similar to pregnancy so don't freak on me, ok? If AF came you should be fine.
Ok, since you're new to hormonal contraceptives let me share some pointers about the things you should do to ensure you are using your method correctly and getting the maximum effectiveness from it.
This board considers taking combined oral contraceptives correctly to mean taking them on time (within +/-2 hrs. of your normal pill-time) and using back-up if you forget a pill or are sick and vomit or have diarrhea within 2 hours after taking your pill (considered a missed pill) and if you are taking medicines or supplements that could reduce the effectiveness of your pills. If you forget a pill or have been sick you should use back-up for at least 7 days afterward. If you are taking medicines or supplements then you should use back-up while taking them and for at least 7 days after taking the last dose. And, if you think you might have trouble remembering your pill-time you can set the alarm on a clock or watch or set a reminder message on your cell phone, computer or PDA to help remind you. Some things to remember when taking oral contraceptives:
• Combined oral contraceptives have a 4 hour window, progestin-only pills have a 1/2-1 hour window for on-time
• Medicines are typically antibiotics, antifungals, anticonvulsants and some other prescription drugs, if in doubt, check with the pharmacist. Over-the-counter medications like pain relievers or allergy medications do not change the effectiveness of the pill.
• Supplements may cause changes in the metabolism of the hormones without your knowledge. St. John's Wort has been known to cause pill failure, but because supplements are not regulated by the FDA, there is no systematic testing to determine which will compromise the effectiveness of the pill.
• You can also set your pill time at the same time as another activity that you do every day, whether it's brushing your teeth, watching a particular TV show, having breakfast...
• The patch and the ring have the same requirements as far as use of medications, though timing isn't an issue, nor is diarrhea or vomiting.
The pill, when taken consistently and correctly, is 99% effective. Anything that deviates from perfect use will reduce the effectiveness by an undetermined amount. The most important step you can take to make sure the pill is as effective as it can be is to take it at the same time every day.
Post from time to time and let us know how you’re doing, ok?
Good luck and Hugs,
Jill
thanks so much i will keep posting!
Missy
Thank you so much for the post at least i know im not the only one who worries so much. Im glad that i have meet someone who thinks like me. Im just like you im in my second year of college, and even though i got my period i still cant stop thinking about what if im still pregnant. I have so many goals that i havent even reached, and all i keep thinking about is how my life would be and how hard it would be to tell my parents. My b/f of a year and a month is awesome i talk to him and tell him how im feeling he understands, and he tells me to stop worrying but it just isnt enough. I got so paranoid that even after i got my period i took a pregnancy test thinking this would ease my mind. It was negative and it somewhat eased my mind. But the thought still lingers in my mind. i talkd to m b/f and we have decided not to have sex for a while because it causes so much stress. I just started the pill just in case i ever do get in a situation where i might want to have sex again. But i think we will be holding off for a while. thank you so much for understanding i would like to talk more if you would like i can give you my email address! If you want it just tell me. Thanks so much for the comfort and caring.
Thanks
Missy