1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Yasmin (21 days) HBC and condoms

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? On my first day of 7 day break of the package before the actual the condom broke, but two days after I got my period (lighter and shorter). Last Friday (day 15) got confused and thought I missed the pill the day before and took 2, later I realized I didn't and know I have the 21 pill missing (gonna end the package in 20 days instead of 21).

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? AVOIDING!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? Last two have been on day 24.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Last months have my life has been VERY stressful, I have trouble sleeping.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? March 17, first I had regular bleeding but later it stoped and was just like a deep brown spotting. Next morning the full bleeding came back.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? March 15, 24,27,30.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In condom

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
Last days I've been so paranoid about the possibility of being pregnant, even though my bf and I are using condoms as backup or he's not finishing inside me. I've been dreaming of myself getting pregnancy tests, feeling my breasts fuller, feel bloated, having some ovarian pain, even some breakouts in my face (which I used to have before staring the pills on late January but were doing fine lately). I don't actually know if my stressful life is making me be so freak out and paranoid or is there real risk of being pregnant.
Last Friday night I mistakenly took two birth control pills (one at 12 am the other one an hour later) thinking I had forgotten the one of the day before (which I actually didn't). Later I realized I just got confused of the day and know I'm a day in advanced of my regular schedule, so instead of finishing the 21 pills next Thursday I'm gonna do it on Wednesday. So, what should I do now? Should I have an 8 day break or should I start a new package a day earlier than regular (Wednesday instead of Thursday)?

In adnvance, so many thanks for the help.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Nuvaring



2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? Started Nuvaring on the 10th of March had unprotected sex late at night on the 15th early morning 16th of March.



3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding it



4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? not really sure it changes so often.


5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) I am currently taking OxyElitePro diet pills and I started a diet Monday



6. What was the month/day your last period started? March 4th


7. What date(s) did you have sex? Very late at night March 15th early morning March 16th



8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? in vagina



9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Since I didn't wait the full amount of 7 days to have unprotected sex after inserting the Nuvaring. I took a plan B pill early Monday Morning but I fear that I may have taken that to late. I took the Nuvaring out on the 31st of March(Sunday) since it was my 3 week mark but it is now Tuesday and I have yet to start my cycle. I took an early detection pregnancy test this mronign but it came back negative. I'm confused and starting to panic.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Condoms

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? Not that I know of

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? AVOIDING!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? between 25 and 28 for the past 3 or 4 months.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) massive amounts of stress (I have an anxiety disorder and this is not helping) and I moved back to school after 2 weeks of being at my safe, relaxing home environment...

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Feb 28

7. What date(s) did you have sex? March 5, twice. One of those times he didn't finish, but we still used a condom both times.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In vagina in condom.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I've been experiencing a ton of bloating and gas this week... more than my normal amount before my period. I find this whole thing really strange because I get pretty bad ovulation cramps and they occurred on March 14 and 15, which should put my mind at ease that I did not ovulate at a fertile time. Still, I get bad anxiety like this every time I have sex and I don't agree with HBC so I guess I have to deal with it. If anyone could give me any advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much in advance.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Apri birth control (pill)

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? I missed one pill but took it the next morning. I also drank alcohol on two of the concerned days, whereas I usually don't drink, ever. Also have been having diarrhea which makes me worry that I'm not absorbing the pills. Have also had issues taking them at the same time every day (usually within 2 hrs though).

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 30 Actually, I guess it must be 28, since I'm on the 28-day pack.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Stress, new medication

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Feb 27

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Feb 11, 23, 24; March 2, 3

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Swollen breasts, extreme fatigue/exhaustion to the point of sleeping all day and being unable to get out of bed, food aversions (and craving for pickles, wtf), dizziness, headaches, queasiness throughout the day that gets better after eating (sometimes), last period was abnormally short and light; spotting on March 10 (light reddish-brown discharge) - implantation bleeding?

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
I went off the pill 6 months ago. My husband and I were using condoms, but starting March 9th (around when I was supposed to see AF) we have been having completely unprotected sex.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
None that I noticed.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
We are not trying, but not preventing.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
Usually around 30-33

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
No.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
February 5. So far this cycle has been 42 days long.

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
We have sex everyday. Very rarely do we miss a day. Since March 9 when we stopped using protection we have had sex every day.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Inside me.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
My period is around 10 days late, but it's been late before (although, not this late). No sign of AF at all. No cramping. However, for the past 2 days I have had little waves of nausea. I have also experienced fatigue (been taking lots of naps and going to bed early) and a lot of CM. The CM looks like EWCM, maybe just a little thicker. Is it possible I am just ovulating really late?

I haven't tested because I'm not sure when I ovulated. I figured I would wait at least 16-18 days after we started having unprotected sex (unless AF finally arrives), since I figure it is unlikely I got pregnant while we were still using condoms.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? I used pills until January 25th.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? Nope.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Trying to get pregnant.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? When I was on the pills, I had a normal 28-day cycle. I took my last pill January 25th, bled between February 1st-4th, and haven't had a period since.

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Stopping the birth control may change my cycle. Also, knowing that we were going to start trying, I went to my doctor and weaned myself off of all of my fibromyalgia and migraine medications in mid January. None were safe for conception or pregnancy.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? February 1st.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? February 9th, 12th, 14th, and 17th.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Inside of me.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? By the calculators I can find, I was supposed to begin my period on March 1st. On March 1st and 2nd, I had cramping that made me think my period was going to start, but to date it hasn't. Today, from the moment I woke up, I've had a strange pressure in my lower abdomen, almost like I have to pee, but without the urgency - and it's been there all day long. Am I allowed to start hoping yet? :)

SURVEY


1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? I've been off HBC since November 2012.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Trying to get pregnant.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? An average of 29 days. Currently I'm on CD28.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Nothing except the usual trying to conceive stress (which I've had for months).

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Tuesday, January 29.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Around expected ovulation/fertile days (Feb 8, 11, and 15). ff.com predicted O date as Feb 11 but changed to Feb 13 after input of temps. I stopped temping consistently after Feb 16 for different reasons.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Ejaculation in vagina all times.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?

Here's a long list:

Feb 16-18 LOTS of clear/watery CM from Feb 19-22 a significant amount of creamy white cm. CM has since decreased a bit but still there and creamy. Starting Feb 18, my sense of smell has become more sensitive, especially to smoke and sweet smells. Starting Feb 22, I've had a very annoying and semi-constant copper/bitter taste in my mouth, especially when I drink anything. I've had my friends and husband taste my drinks/food after I get the nasty taste and they say it tastes fine.

The problem: Negative pg test Feb 22 and 24. Went to GP doctor because I've had a sore throat since Feb 21-nothing really bad, just annoying. Negative strep test and doc says the copper taste and sore throat could be from allergies (despite the fact that I've been taking my allergy medicine every day and have not had any sinus issues for over two months). I took a test after the doc apt at 3pm on Feb 25. The test was a Clearblue Plus. At first glance the test read negative. However, after about five minutes of administering the test, I could see a VERY faint line that would read as pregnant. However, the line was SO faint that I had to look at it in the right light and at the right angle in order to see the positive line. :/

My period is due either Feb 26 OR Feb 27 since my cycles aren't always a set number of days. I don't feel like my period is coming on, but I don't always get cramps and stuff before my period starts. :/ Not knowing is driving me insane and I sort of feel crazy for seeing such a faint line on the test. My husband was at work until really late so I didn't get a chance to get a second set of eyes to check out the test before it was too late. I've decided to wait to take a test until the morning of Feb 27 if I don't get my period tomorrow.

Do you think I'm pregnant? Has anyone else ever had SUCH a faint positive line on a pg test? Has anyone had a copper taste in their mouths from allergies?? I've NEVER had a copper taste in my mouth and I've heard it can be a pregnancy symptom.. UGH! I feel like tearing my hair out!

Thanks in advance for any advice and encouragement! :)

Hi,

I took a Rite-Aid brand pregnancy test this morning.  It appeared negative.  I looked at it again about 10 hours later and there is definitely a blue line in the test window.  I've heard that evap lines do not have color... is this possibly a positive test?

Survey questions:

1. What type of birth control?
Tubal cautery 9 years ago.   (people often conflate the most permanent form of birth control with 100% effective but it's not.  It's statistically less effective than IUDs.)

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
No.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Trying.

4.
How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day
of your next? 24-25

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
My last to periods were very light and only lasted about 1 1/2 days.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? 2/21

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
A lot.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
In vagina.

9.  Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
My last two periods were very light and I felt more PMS after them than before them.
Another time, a few years ago, I had what might have been a very faint positive test accompanied by weird light periods.

Thanks!

Survey

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use?
Nuvaring, condoms, pulling out.
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? No. Tested the condoms with water each time.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? I had my last period starting 1/21/13. For the last 7 months, I take my ring out, and I start my bleed the next day like clockwork.

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) no recent chances.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? 1/21/13

7. What date(s) did you have sex? December 12 and 14, then February 14 and 16.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Pulled out, took condom off, ejaculated on lower back.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I take my ring out and for the last 7 months have gotten my bleed the next day like clockwork. I took my ring out Sunday, and haven't had any indication that a bleed is coming.

This might be stupid. I'm just incredibly paranoid and anxious right now. I had gastric bypass just about a year ago, which increases fertility from the rapid weight loss, which is the reason for the three types of preventative methods. Is it possible to skip a period so soon (3 days) after sex? If I get a quant blood test tomorrow, can I expect accurate results?

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
either none or pull out.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
none.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
not avoiding, not trying

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28-30

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
no matter how much stress I have ever had, i have NEVER missed a period. but nothing out of the ordinary.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
oct 3 or 4.

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
oct 15, 16

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in vagina on 10/15, pulled out 10/16.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
im mainly just playing the waiting game. i did get a migraine today which is common before I start my period. I went off BCP because they were causing frequent hormonal migraines. I'm looking into the copper IUD if I am not pregnant.
thank you all so much in advance for reading/advising.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
Withdrawal

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
N/A

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Trying to prevent, but I don't really care what happens in the end. If I'm pregnant, it's a blessing. If not, that's okay too.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
About 28 days, and usually comes like clockwork.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
None

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
September 17th or 18th.

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
September 23rd, and I know for sure I had sex twice in a row on the 29th. I may also have had sex the 28th, not sure.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Withdrawal

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I started feeling some fullness in my lower abdomen a few days ago. I've also been super tired, super hungry, and super thirsty, waking up to pee in the middle of the night, and generally going to the bathroom more. Oh, and my boobs feel bigger and my clothes are a little tighter, too.

I took a test 2 days after my period was late and it was negative, so I guess I'll wait a few more days and try again.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? None, coming off the depo shot

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? No, just didn't use any

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Not trying, but not avoiding either.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 27

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Not really.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Aug 21

7. What date(s) did you have sex? September 3. I noticed EWCM right around then, maybe the same day?

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Full in vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Oh, here goes.
Since early this week I've been pretty tired (normal PMS for me) and napping whenever my son does (not normal PMS). My stomach just doesn't agree with whatever I eat and I've had rotten indigestion/frequent runs to the bathroom for #2 (kinda normalish PMS). Sore and larger boobies (I think normal? I've never noticed before) and I'm friggin' HOT. Patting my son down for bed can leave me drenched. Also...I usually break out really bad before my period, but I have not a spot on my face (just like my last pregnancy).

Personally I feel that I am, but my period isn't due until Monday and all the "Test 5 days sooner" HPT's have said negative. The wait for Monday is driving me bananas, I wish I knew right now, especially since my fiance and I are semi long distance until June but I see him this weekend. I really wanted to deliver the news in person without an extra trip :/

Anyway, I'll stop whining. Thank you for taking the time to give me your opinions and possibly knock sense into me/calm me down.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
Condoms, the Today sponge, Next Choice, and schecking cervical mucus for ovulation.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
The condom broke for sure, and while I followed the directions for inserting the sponge, we went a little wild such that the sponge may have moved its position because the string was all the way in the back such that I had a very hard time taking it out. The sponge actually broke off a little when I took it out, and I ended up going to the doctor's to have it taken out. The doctor did say that the sponge was wedged tightly though.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? AVOIDING IT. While I do consider starting a family with my boyfriend, it's still too early in the relationship, and both of our careers just took off, so getting pregnant now is NOT an option.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? About 29-32 days.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Stress from work. I worked over 60 hours a week in August.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? August 16.

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Early morning of September 8.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? In vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? I've had spotting yesterday and today (Monday). I know that one of the side effects of EC is spotting but I heard that the same goes for implantation (yikes!!!)?

The condom was a complete failure, and I know he came inside me. I dunno about the Sponge, but I took EC about an hour after we had sex, and I didn't throw it back up, so I hoped it worked. Also, while I don't monitor my basal body temperature, I do check for cervical mucus every month, and the last time I had that kind of discharge was Labor Day weekend, so at least 5 or so days before I had sex with my boyfriend.

However, I do have a question that's a bit time sensitive - I dunno whether I should ask this in birthcontrol instead, so I apologize if the question is more suited for that comm and will post it there. I just read today that the copper IUD can be inserted up to 5 days after sex as a form of EC, and it can be over 99% effective. I had sex early Saturday morning, so I'm still within the 5 day range, so my question is should I make an appointment to have it inserted? The only complication is that I'm flying out of town for work Friday, and if the post-procedure will cause a lot of pain, I'm not sure whether that is worth it.

Thank you so much for all your help. I find this community to be very helpful and non-judgmental. I'm just completely freaking out right now that I just need an second opinion from someone objective. Thanks a bunch for reading.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
i'm using loloestrin.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
i missed two pills this month..however both times that i missed taking the pill, it was a week and two weeks before the sex occured

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
avoiding.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
my boyfriend just moved to houston from michigan, so needless to say..we've been "busy" and i hadnt had sex in a while.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
august 1st

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
everyday since august 25th.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
i was supposed to start on august 29th. with the loloestrin there have been months that i haven't gotten a period..but i've had a lot of cramping and my boobs are sore. i want to eat ALL THE TIME and i've been nauseous. i just thought it would be super late in my cycle to get pregnant and being on the pill..even though i missed 2 pills that month..and when i didn't start my period on the 29th or the 30th..i would normally start my new pack the 31st and i didn't start it til today. i'm just not sure how worried i should be, but if it could be stress from him coming down here and us trying to get settled, i dont want to go get a test if its not necessary.
thanks in advance yall!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
The pill, (low-dose, 20 mcg of estrogen).

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
I started my new pack of pills one day late, on Wednesday August 15 instead of Tuesday August 14. I did not take two pills on the Wednesday, only one.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
I have exams coming up but usually things like that don't affect my cycle.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
August 9.

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
August 14, 18 and 19.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
In vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
Just the missed pill.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?

I am on Lutera, and we were using a condom.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
Earlier this month, I missed one pill by a few hours. I am always great about taking them on time. I waited seven days after that, and made sure to take the pill at the same time every day before having sex with my boyfriend. We had sex on the 16th, and he wore a condom. After he pulled out, the semen seemed to have moved its way up the shaft, and I wasn't sure whether it had leaked out of the top or not. I took plan B immediately afterward to be safe.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
AVOIDING!

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28. I should be starting mine this Tuesday.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
I'm just stressing the hell out.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
July 24th

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
August 18th

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
In condom (I hope.)

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I'm just crazy paranoid. Please help!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
I have had a tubal ligation.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
I bloody hope not!

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
It does vary but I do usually have a period each calendar month.

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
I have started weight watchers.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
April 18th

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
Er...I dont know I'm sorry...every couple of days???

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Vagina.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
No period is the main one but I have started re-lactating! My youngest baby finished breast feeding in November 2011 & my supply dried up completely by February 2012. About 3 weeks ago I started to produce colostrum again!!!!!

I've been looking online for info about spontaneous re-lactation but none of it is very helpful...I really don't want to go back to the doctor. Besides, if I AM pregnant he will be the 1st on my hit list!

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? on the pill (alesse), condoms 

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
missed two days of the pill, boyfriend doesn't put a condom on right away

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
oh my god, avoiding.

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
27-28

5. Any changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
Stressed about school/money (its not new stress though, I constantly have a high level of stress), 5lb weight fluctuation.

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
May 24th

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
June 6th, 7th, 11th.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
Vagina, In condom.

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
Period is supposed to come today. Usually, I have cramps a day before/the day that my period is supposed to come, and so far, there's been nothing, except my boobs have felt odd, and some strange off-and-on spotting yesterday and the day before. Oh, and I'm tired all the time, but that could just be stress. 

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
Aviane, generic Alesse

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
Nope, I haven't missed a pill and I take it at the same time each day, plus or minus 5 minutes

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
Slight changes...been biking and skiing a lot lately, moderately stressed

6. What was the month/day your last period started?
April 2nd

7. What date(s) did you have sex?
This weekend, last

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I missed my period in March and took a home pregnancy test and it was negative. In April I got my period as normal, cramps and all. Now this time around, I'm on the last day of my inactive pills and I haven't gotten my period again. I'm not sure whether it's the hbc, or stress or pregnancy that could be causing this. I've been taking hbc for 2 years and have never missed a period before these past few months. I've got a blood test scheduled for tomorrow, but any advice I could get in the meantime would be very appreciated.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
Condom
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
None that I know of
3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
Avoiding it
4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
27-30
5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
Stress
6. What was the month/day your last period started?
Feb 28 (hope this is not implantation bleeding, it was heavy, flowing and lasted for 3 days)
7. What date(s) did you have sex?
Feb 2
8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
No
9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
I missed my period this month (March), tingling sensation on breast and belly is growing.

Thank you so much for the help.

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any?
 ortho tri cyclen lo, pulled out
2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)?
I missed a few pills a few days before "it" happened.
3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it?
avoiding it, but doing a crappy job.
4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next?
28
5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?)
no.
6. What was the month/day your last period started?
3/14/2012.
7. What date(s) did you have sex?
2/29/2012, 3/4/2012, 3/9/2012, 3/11/2012, 3/13/2012
8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)?
in the vagina.
9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant?
the weird feeling breasts, the lower back pains, the mild stomach cramps, nausea in the evening and spotting for a few days.
 Thank you so much taking the time out to read this!! i appreciate any comments that could possibly help me out!





hi! i hope everyone is doing fine! i need some help! i was due to start my new pack of ortho tri cyclen lo last Sunday 3/18/2012, which was also the last day of my period. I was unable to take my BC until around 11pm that night and i usually take it around noon. im beginning to wonder if i could possibly be pregnant or not! the next day which was monday i began to have very light spotting. this spotting occured until about tuesday night, early wednesday morning. it wasn't a constant flow, just every so often when i wiped.my stomach has also had this uncomfortable feeling, like a slight cramping sensation. my lower back has been a little bit uncomfortable as well. i know some say that it is impossible to be pregnant after you've just had your period, but i've been educated enough to know that there is still a possibility. my boyfriend ejaculated inside of me on 3/9/2012 and i had recently been thrown off of my BC a few days before. smh im just all messed up. im not sure if i want to take a pregnancy test yet because i halfway feel as though it could just be the BC. could you give me any advice?? could i be pregnant??

1. What type of birth control (Condoms, pills, pulled out) did you use, if any? Quasense 91-day birth control pills.

2. Were there any problems with your protection (condom breaking, missing pills)? Since it is a 91-day birth control pill, I was late here and there with a few and possibly missed. I know I missed this past Sunday, 1/22.

3. Are you trying to get pregnant, or avoiding it? Avoiding

4. How many days are between the first day of one period and the first day of your next? 85

5. Any big changes which could change your cycle (major change in diet, exercise, new medication, new stress?) Boyfriend went out of the country on Saturday 1/14 which has stressed me out a little bit, have been sick since Sunday 1/15 thru now with a cold and minor bronchitis.

6. What was the month/day your last period started? Early December

7. What date(s) did you have sex? Multiple times a day most days of the week. Most recent was Friday 1/13 AM & PM and Saturday 1/14 AM.

8. Where was ejaculation(in vagina, in condom, pulled-out)? Vagina

9. Is there anything else that makes you think you're pregnant? Yes. I'm concerned because I have been on birth control pill since I was 15 (due to heavy flow, not sexual activity). I have NEVER had breakthrough bleeding... In fact, I've missed pills before and never had break through bleeding. As I said earlier, I had sex on the 13th and 14th most recently and throughout the week before. Missed my pill Sunday 1/22. Starting Tuesday morning 1/24 I had a faintly noticeable brownish tinge on TP, and this afternoon I had noticeable brown discharge... Again, I have never had breakthrough bleeding in the nearly 10 years I have been on birth control. Boyfriend always ejaculates inside me, and we have multiple sessions at a time per day.

I'm not due to start my period until Tuesday 1/31 (Go figure it's the day my boyfriend comes home. Damn!)

Just a little concerned, especially because birth control tends to muck things up a bit if you aren't 100% spot on with it, which I usually am. I don't know when or if I ovulate, how possible it is to get pregnant on my brand of birth control... Ladies, help!

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to read/reply to this.