Women problems, or not?

Something has been playing on my mind a bit lately, so I'd like to please ask for peoples opinions..

Firstly, my periods have never ever been regular. Since they started, nearly 5 years ago, they've always come either once a month, or once every 3.

I was on the pill, Loestrin 20 (Might be spelled a little incorrect) from last October until Roughly May 15th, which is when I stopped taking it, about a week into the pack, because I was getting breakthrough bleeding. I took it to regulate my periods, aswell as a contraceptive method. It worked succesfully to regulate my periods, but the last few months it didn't which is why I stopped.. But I didn't see a doctor, I just hoped maybe my body would decide to be regular again.

I last had sex May 22nd. And it was unprotected sex. Which was silly, and as a very poor excuse, I was drunk. My next period came during the start of June sometime, I can't remember exactly when.

Mid-July to the End of July, I went to the family planning clinic to get a new type of pill, because my body had decided it didn't want to be "normal". The doctor gave me "Marvelon". I was told to start it on the first day of my period, or just to use condoms for the first week. I waited a week after my appointment, and as I'd not had a period for 2 months, thought I should start the pack, just for reassurance. I've had one period (on my "off" week, as it should be) that was far far heavier than it ever was when I was on the original pill I took, but a similar kind of heaviness to my non-hormone-affected periods. I've put on a bit of weight in the past few months, and have felt incredibly bloated. And it started to play on my mind.. Is there any chance I could maybe be pregnant, or is it very unlikely? I'll add in here, the last time I had sex.. The extrememly stupid and unreliable non-method of "withdrawal" was used...

Could anyone offer any advice? Do I just go back to the doctor and ask for a new type of pill? Stick this one out another 6 months, see if it settles? Or seriously consider that I could well be pregnant and just not realise...?

Apologies if this sounds silly. And more apologies for the detail used, but I guess the more information I share, the more you have to make an opinion on..

Reply 1

Flicker

13

it's very, very unlikely, but why not just take a test to set your mind at rest?

Reply 2

Coombe

10

Well you say you were on the pill when you used the withdrawl method? So my guess is no you're not pregnant, but if it's on your mind, which it obv is, then you should get a preg test from boots or whever it put you mind to rest.

When i went on the pill it bloated me loads - making me weight more, and made me feel really sick etc, so it is the pill probably bloating you. Go back the the family planning clinic. BTW, microgynon is what they suggested for me to go onto next which is apparently -least likely to bloat you, and best for beginners to the pill -least side effects i believe.

Oh, but remember....be safe against diseases

Reply 3

lou p lou

2

It is unlikely, most women put on weight when they start the pill and often their first period is heavier... but it's going to be on your mind for ages unless you get tested- go to your family planning clinic/ doctors and explain that you think there may be a chance and they will probably do a blood test (the most accuarte way of testing). If you are pregnant it can be very dangerous to be on the pill as well

lou xxx

Reply 4

michelle9876

OP

No, I stopped taking the pill (mid pack) about a week before, otherwise it wouldn't concern me. And the pill I was on first, I found really good (apart from obviously the reason I stopped it). I do have a very bad habit of making mountains out of mole hills, which is why I posted on here, just so I could see whether or not it seemed a likely possibility. I don't think I need a test to put my mind at rest, I'd just like to know whether its something I should worry about..

Reply 5

lou p lou

2

michelle9876

I don't think I need a test to put my mind at rest, I'd just like to know whether its something I should worry about..

but what we say isn't going to make a difference, the fact is you had unprotected sex and there is a chance you could be pregnant.

lou xxx

Reply 6

Sophdoph

1

I think you should have a test as it's better safe than sorry, and while at the family planning clinic get some condoms!!

I had bad experiences on Marvelon with feeling very sick, and having bad moods, some times it is worth changing your pill but you have to give them a fair trial of at least 3/4months.

Reply 7

viviki

14

loestrin makes your periods very light or can stop them altogether but that doesn't always happen with other pills. Its probably just your body readjusting but go to the doctors to be sure.

Reply 8

Little Girl Red

1

ive had the same experience with the whole withdrawel thing, and i know that it plays on your mind a lot. you have had TWO periods which is a good thing, especially if one of them is heavy - because obviously when you are pregnant, you dont have periods, and if somebody does have one (which is extremely rare) then it would be very light (because obviously the baby needs the lining and so not much can escape).
take a test just to put your mind at rest. but in my opinion (and experience), you're not pregnant.

Reply 9

Frogsofhope

2

viviki

loestrin makes your periods very light or can stop them altogether but that doesn't always happen with other pills. Its probably just your body readjusting but go to the doctors to be sure.

this doesn't work for everyone though, loestrin made my periods relaly heavy and unbearable! So i switched back to microgynon30 and figures crossed i haven't had many ocmplains yet except a tiny bit of weight gain, but that may also be to do with stress. Switch pills and when you find one you are quite happy with stick with it, i changed out of curiosity because i thought i had put on a tiny bit of weight, and things went terrible!

Also if you have had a heavy period since its unlikely but still possible you are pregnant, go to your docs and get a test(it shoudl be free that way!) and get tested for STIs while you are there, because surely that is playing on your mind too? Hopefully everything will be all clear and you will find a pill to suit you. good luck

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