I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
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I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
I had PIV on June 25th and relied on the combo pill (taken at the same time daily, no missed doses since I started) and the withdrawal method. On June 26 I began to get what I assumed were PMS symptoms and on July 3rd, I got my expected withdrawal bleed. However, these PMS symptoms have persisted, them being: persistent headache, dull cramping, mood swings and increased appetite. I'm afraid these are pregnancy symptoms all along and I don't know what to do besides take a test (which I already bought). But even then, how can I know it won't be a false negative? Not sure if this will help but I also have endometriosis symptoms according to my gynecologist and I've been on the pill since February 2023. I need advice urgently !
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Re: I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
Hello there, Seuniemonki- welcome to the boards!
Getting a withdrawal bleed is a pretty good indication that you're not pregnant. Too, those symptoms that you mentioned are also side effects of taking the combined pill itself. I'd say taking a pregnancy test is a good idea, especially if the additional data will alleviate your concerns.
That's a good question about false negatives- false negatives are very unlikely when the test is stored/taken properly. Considering the fact that you've also had withdrawal bleeding, I think you can feel confident about a negative test result.
Getting a withdrawal bleed is a pretty good indication that you're not pregnant. Too, those symptoms that you mentioned are also side effects of taking the combined pill itself. I'd say taking a pregnancy test is a good idea, especially if the additional data will alleviate your concerns.
That's a good question about false negatives- false negatives are very unlikely when the test is stored/taken properly. Considering the fact that you've also had withdrawal bleeding, I think you can feel confident about a negative test result.
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Re: I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
Thank you so much! Another question though, do the symptoms I mentioned go away eventually because they came up so abruptly which is why I was afraid it was pregnancy symptoms or is it due to the stress I have from being afraid of pregnancy xD?
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Re: I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
Hi seuniemonki!
I hope it's okay that I'm jumping in here. The symptoms you mentioned could be a combination of stress and your body adjusting to the pill. Endometriosis symptoms can also be at play here. They might go away as stress alleviates and your body adjusts. But I would also recommend that if they are concerning you (or not going away) to give your doctor a call and discuss your symptoms. They definitely would have better insight.
I hope it's okay that I'm jumping in here. The symptoms you mentioned could be a combination of stress and your body adjusting to the pill. Endometriosis symptoms can also be at play here. They might go away as stress alleviates and your body adjusts. But I would also recommend that if they are concerning you (or not going away) to give your doctor a call and discuss your symptoms. They definitely would have better insight.
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Re: I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
Thank you! I was waiting until I got my tests to reply. So I tested twice approx. 19 days later and both were negative. I tested again 27 days later and negative as well. I'm supposed to get my period next week and the symptoms I've mentioned have subsided with time so I should pretty much be in the clear correct?
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Re: I got my withdrawal bleed yet I'm worried about pregnancy
Hi seuniemonki,
Yep, as long as you took the tests according to the directions about when and how to test, you can assume those results are accurate!
Yep, as long as you took the tests according to the directions about when and how to test, you can assume those results are accurate!
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