Pregnant or Paranoid

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Pregnant or Paranoid
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Mon, 10-20-2003 - 4:50pm
I am sort of ignorant when it comes to pregnancy so forgive me if my question sounds a little idiotic. Approximately 6 days after my last period, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, although, I am on birth control (the vaginal ring). It has been about two weeks since this happened and I am experiencing a little stomach pain and very slight nausea. This is not terrible uncommon for me for since I have been using this birth control those are the regular side effects I feel. However, I have also been experience frequent urination, like almost every hour or two hours. Usually I do not urinate this much. I dont have any other pregnancy symptoms yet but I would think that it would be too early for them to appear. I didnt think that I could become pregnant so soon after my period since someone told me that you don't ovulate that soon. Again, I have no idea, but I do wish to become more informed about these subject matters so I am reading up on all of this. I know I could solve this by simply taking a pregnancy test but I just wanted to know if you think I am just being paranoid and it's not worth taking a test unless my next period is late or unusually light. Please reply as soon as possible and if you know anything about ovulation, please pass on the info. Thank you so much.
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Registered: 10-20-2003
Mon, 10-20-2003 - 5:03pm
Have you ever had a UTI (or bladder infection)? 6 days after your period started or after it ended? If it was 6 days after it started my guess would be no, but possibly if it was 6 days after it ended. I'd go to the doctor and tell them your symptoms and have them check for a UTI - sometimes they don't cause pain, and sometimes they do - but you need to get it checked either way - they can cause kidney damage.


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Registered: 10-20-2003
Mon, 10-20-2003 - 5:05pm
I just wanted to say...I know what you mean about wondering if its just paranoia and whatnot. Im so ANXIOUS to know if I am or not.. :(

Gretchen