Menstrual symptoms, but no period?

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Registered: 09-09-2003
Menstrual symptoms, but no period?
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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 2:54pm
Question- I have been having my regular menstrual symptoms, but have yet to start my period. I stopped taking the pill three weeks ago, and should start menstruating today (If I am regular). Could these menstrual symptoms be pregnancy symptoms?
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Registered: 09-05-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 3:52pm
Hi Gina,

I'm in the exact same situation as you. I went off my BCP 3 weeks ago. I have been on them for about 7 years. Ever since I went off of them I have had strange symptoms - burning sensation in my stomach, to crampy feelings, to being bloated, to an increase in appetite, etc. I wasn't sure how the pill would affect my body after going off of it - wondered if AF would come back right away. I noticed today that I have a little spotting (brown in color) - so that makes me wonder even more. Is AF starting or am I pregnant. I've asked a similar question the past couple of days and there are several people with the same symptoms so I'm thinking it may be the hormones messing things up as they are getting out of our systems. I could be wrong though.

Lilypie Expecting a baby Ticker
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Registered: 05-22-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 4:02pm
I am no expert, but I have read on the boards that usually it is just the hormones in your body trying to regulate and can cause you to 'feel PG'. If it would make you feel better you could test and see what it shows, or just wait for AF! But hopefully you are preggers and don't have to see AF! Good Luck and let us know!

~Heather~

~Heather~

Mommy to Allison Age 8
#2 on the way!   It's a BOY!&nbsp

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Registered: 09-09-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 6:09pm
Thanks for your responses! I was on the pill for 7 years, and I bet my body is just getting used to being off of it. But I feel better knowing other people have experienced these symptoms, too. I will wait for AF, and if it doesn't come in the next week, I think I will test for pregnancy.

Thanks again for the help! :)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 8:54pm
Hey Gina,

I just wanted to post and say that I have had the exact same thing going on for about a month and a half. I stopped my BCP mid-August. I was only on them for a few months, used the patch before that. Hopefully our AF shows up!!!! I've never wanted her to show up so badly ;) I've tested and know I'm not pg, maybe you'll get luckier!

Good luck girl!

Aimy TTC#2 and #1 is 2 years old