Question 1

does brown spotting indicate a pregnancy? i am 17 years old and have been quite nervous about becoming pregnant. i was once on the pill but got off of it about 2 months ago. me and my boyfriend have protected sex but i have missed a period now by 3 or so

Accepted Answer

It : It could be either and it's impossible to know unless you take a pregnancy test.

As doctors, anytime a fertile, sexually active woman has an abnormally light or missed period, the first thing we do is rule out pregnancy. You can either take a home pregnancy test as long as it has been 5- 6 weeks since your last normal period, or you can go see your doctor and they can test you. A home pregnancy test is 97% accurate if taken a week or more after the missed period. A blood test can tell if you are pregnant as soon as 7 days after conception and a doctor's urine pregnancy test can tell if you are pregnant around when you next period should come.

Question 2

missed period (13 days late). sex with protection. fasted during month of missed period. 3 neg tests last test yesterday.brown spotting. cramping. ?

Accepted Answer

Late period: You could be having a late period. Remember a normal cycle can be 21-45 days and last 2-7 days. If you think you are pregnant ask your doctor for a blood pregnancy test.

Question 3

had sex a few times this month protected but missed period i had uti this month can it cause late period?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBLE: It maybe due to the UTI and stress. You did not mention what sort of protection that you use. Take over the counter pregnancy check if you are still concerned.

Question 4

i have clumpy/stringy/white/yellowish discharge.no smell.missed period(mp)i didn't necessarily have sex but protected anyway, changed my workout routine.a bit stressed could these contribute to my mp?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but need eval: You described 2 different issues. 1 is the vaginal discharge and the other is the missed period.  Yes the things you mentioned such as stress can cause a change in your menstrual cycle. However with the discharge you have described the infection itself can cause you to miss your cycle.  You should have both things checked out. You need to see the doctor for the discharge & take a pregnancy test.

Question 5

had sex 3 months ago.used protection.7neg preg tests.no missed periods.&i still cant stop stressing about preg.im getting suicidal thoughts now. help?

Accepted Answer

You are not pregnant: Your stress appears to be more related to having had sex than to the possibility of pregnancy.  There is something else bothering you beyond pregnancy.  Please talk with your doctor about this as soon as possible as there are ways to help you feel better as you navigate the emotions leading to your distress.  If you feel you might harm yourself, please call 911 or go right to the emergency room.

Question 6

missed period... no sex in past nine months what could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Missed period: Hi, too many causes including stress, heavy exercise, excessive weight loss, some medications including birth control pills, hormonal imbalance, polycystic ovaries among other causes.

Question 7

could rough sex cause a missed period?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: However, missed menses for non-pregnant reasons are common post sexual assault due to the nature of the traumatic event.

Question 8

missed period at 15 when had regularish periods before never had sex?

Accepted Answer

: A lot of things can affect periods, and at age 15 they may not be very well established even if they had previously been regular.  Continued observation is all that is necessary at this time.

Question 9

havent had sex for 2 months and now have a missed period. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Possible reasons: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 10

missed period im a week late. now i spot only after sex. but no period. i never had this issue before, what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Late periods are almost always due to late ovulations or pregnancy. A home pregnancy test is a good start if you are sexually active.  This also happens due to persistent cysts.

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Does brown spotting indicate a pregnancy? i am 17 years old and have been quite nervous about becoming pregnant. i was once on the pill but got off of it about 2 months ago. me and my boyfriend have protected sex but i have missed a period now by 3 or so

A member asked:

Missed period (13 days late). sex with protection. fasted during month of missed period. 3 neg tests last test yesterday.brown spotting. cramping. ?

A member asked:

Had sex a few times this month protected but missed period i had uti this month can it cause late period?

A member asked:

I have clumpy/stringy/white/yellowish discharge.no smell.missed period(mp)i didn't necessarily have sex but protected anyway, changed my workout routine.a bit stressed could these contribute to my mp?

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Had sex 3 months ago.used protection.7neg preg tests.no missed periods.&i still cant stop stressing about preg.im getting suicidal thoughts now. help?

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Missed period... no sex in past nine months what could be the cause ?

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Could rough sex cause a missed period?

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Missed period at 15 when had regularish periods before never had sex?

A member asked:

Havent had sex for 2 months and now have a missed period. what could it be?

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Missed period im a week late. now i spot only after sex. but no period. i never had this issue before, what could cause this?

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