Worried..help

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Worried..help
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Fri, 08-27-2004 - 11:23pm
I am 22 years old, and have been on the birth control pills Loestrin FE (but the generic, microgestin) for four years. I take them faithfully and have never missed a day. My B/F of 8 years moved away about a year ago, and we see each other every 2-4 months (I will be moving to meet him soon). The Question? He visited me for about 2 weeks, and of course, we had sex several times. I never missed a pill the whole time he was here, and took them within 1-2 hours of each night. (Ex, 8:30-10:30 every night). This week, my breasts seem larger, although my period is scheduled to start in 10-11 days. I worry that I may be pregnant, simply because I haven't had sex until he visited me, and suddenly, my breasts are swollen 11 days before my period. I have no tendernous or nausea... Am I just being paranoid? I absolutley cannot have children right now, since we are both in the process of graduating from college within the next 5 months. Please reassure me that since I took them faithfully, I should have nothing to worry about... THANKS EVERYONE!

SIDDY
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Fri, 08-27-2004 - 11:35pm
Hi siddy_1, welcome!

There is no 100% effective method of contraception, except abstinence. However, if you have been taking your pills correctly then you should be very safe. The pill is 98-99% effective. I know a change here or there can cause us to begin to wonder and that may be what is going on now. I don't think you should have any reason to worry. Just try and relax. I'll bet Aunt Flo will be along on schedule. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Hugs,

      Jill

    

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Mon, 08-30-2004 - 12:08am
thanks for the advice everyone. I took a pregnancy test this morning to help ease my fears as much as possible. It was negative, although my period is not actually due for 7-8 days. Besides swollen breasts, and a VERY bad case of nerves, I have no other strange symptoms. One person told me pregnancy symptoms do not even arise usually until nearly a month after conception, so it should be just nerves and hormonal imbalance due to my upcoming period. I usually have this symptom, but it seems to be a lot worse this time, I guess because I'm paying more attention. :) Thanks again, and any other insight or advice is always greatly appreciated.

SIDDY
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Mon, 08-30-2004 - 2:21am
your sore breast could be from your b/c even if it never caused this reaction before,also from stress or pms, however i am 'austinsmom' because birthcontrol is not 100% reliable. if it has been at least 3 weeks since you had intercource it wouldnt hurt to get an over the counter test, although it can take a little more time for your hormone levels to reach a readable level. you are very likely NOT pregnent but it is always possible.good luck. ps maybe use more than one form for extra reasurrance?
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Registered: 08-16-2004
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Mon, 08-30-2004 - 11:24am
I can tell you too that I was having "pregnancy symptoms" about a week before my period was due a few weeks ago and started getting worked up over it and I tested about two days before my period was due and got a negative and then ended up getting my period right on time. So if you can, just relax and wait for your period. It'll probly be just fine!!

Susan

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Fri, 09-10-2004 - 9:24pm
Just wanted to update that my monthly "blessing" arrived..haha. I should have known I was being paranoid. Thanks for the advice from everyone! At least I know where to go if I have questions.