Am I pregnant ?

[Croc568]

My partner might have gotten some pre-ejaculate into me with his fingers so I took an EC pill. 12 days later, I got my period, it started at night (1st day) with spotting and when morning (2nd day) came it became heavier but not as heavy as my normal period. 3rd day it had medium flow. 4th day it was light same as the following days. It lasted for 6 days which was 1 day shorter and a little lighter than my normal period. Now after 12 days, I’m beginning to feel nauseous after every meal. So I’m wondering if it’s a pregnancy symptom or something else and should I take a pregnancy test ? I have anxiety problems so it’ll be nice to have another’s opinion as i have no one else to turn to about this.

[Kitcat12]

Hi lovely, it doesn't sound like a pregnancy to me after 6 days of bleeding but the only way to be sure is to take a test x

[Croc568 in reply to Kitcat12]

I am terrified of what the result might be.

[Kitcat12 in reply to Croc568]

I understand why it might be scary for you but the longer you leave it the scarier it will be to deal with the result. Please do get a test!

[Hidden]

I agree, it’s unlikely after a 6 day bleed that you’re pregnant. Bear in mind you’ve likely had other cycles when it’s not followed your usual pattern exactly but you’re noticing this one more because you’re scrutinising it.

The only way to know for sure though is to take a test. Whether you do or don’t take the test won’t change the outcome so best just to get it over with so you can set your mind at ease. Fingers crossed for the outcome you want x

[Croc568 in reply to Hidden]

I’m scared of seeing a faint line or my mind imagining something that isn’t there and making me feel worse. I’m too anxious to take the test.

[Hidden in reply to Croc568]

I understand, but what if you don’t see a line? What if you get to finally put your mind at ease with a clear test result?

If you’re not sure of the test result you can always post a photo on here for a second opinion.

I don’t know your circumstances of course, but you do have options if the result is positive. Better to find out sooner rather than later.

[Croc568 in reply to Hidden]

That’s another thing, options, I don’t have one, abortion is illegal in my country.

[Hidden in reply to Croc568]

I can see why you’re so anxious. Have you spoken to your partner about this situation at all, he is jointly responsible for any outcome after all? Is it safe for you to do so?

If we look purely at the facts, you say your partner ‘may’ have got preejaculate in your from his fingers (there are risks from pregnancy with this if he’d use the withdrawal method but a small amount that ‘might’ have been on his hand would likely reduce that risk further), plus you took the morning after pill (how soon after? Was it within 72 hours?) and then 12 days later you had your period which lasted a normal amount of time, although 1 day less than it usually does for you. That all seems pretty positive in terms of being preventative/ not being pregnant.

When did you first start worrying about the risk of being pregnant? The nausea you’ve been experiencing is possibly related to how worried you’re feeling, especially as you struggle with anxiety anyway...it’s a fairly classic symptom. Plus, nausea in pregnancy doesn’t tend to kick in until about 6 weeks which is when the pregnancy hormones start to take effect.

I know it’s not possible to give you 100% certainty but there’s a lot there to suggest you’re not pregnant. So you could try to find the courage to take a test or wait to see if your next period comes as usual. My only thoughts regarding the second option is how stressful it might be for you to have to wait and that high stress levels can affect your cycle, so if the next period is delayed or different it still wouldn’t necessarily be an indicator you were pregnant.

I really feel for you; wish I could offer you more reassurance.

[Croc568 in reply to Hidden]

I took the EC pill 24 hrs later. I do hope that I’ll eventually find the courage to test. I’m very grateful you replied, it helped a lot.

[Hidden in reply to Croc568]

That’s good, taking it within 72hrs is the ideal.

And you’re very welcome, I hope all works out for you. If you want to let us know how you are at some point, i’d be keen to know.

[Croc568 in reply to Hidden]

I finally found the courage to take the pregnancy test and I’m pretty sure it was a negative, I posted the picture under the heading “pregnancy test, 2nd opinion”. Once again thank you for replying. I can’t express how grateful I am.

[Hidden in reply to Croc568]

Oh you’re incredible! Really brave; I can only begin to imagine how scary that must have been for you.

I’ve looked at your other post and they look like very clear negatives to me. I’m relieved for you. Thank you for letting me know. I hope you can begin to let go of some of the stress of the last few days now.

[YunaMom]

It sounds like u are not pregnant. You are just having an abnormal period due to the pill disrupting your hormones pattern.

Please dont worry. I wouldnt worry of I was you.

[Croc568 in reply to YunaMom]

Thank you soo much for commenting. It’s slowly calming me down.