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Having Delayed Periods And Didn't Use Protection. Have Cramps, Headaches, Sore Breast And Frequent Urination. Pregnant?
Question: hi. so for the last week i have had every symptom of my period, but my period hasn't come. its actually 6 days late now. i am sexually active and don't use protection. i have cramps, headaches. my breasts are sore, i'm very tired lately, overly moody and i have been going to the bathroom a lot more. usually i go number two maybe once or twice a day but lately i have been going number two as often as i go number 1. could i be pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Take a home urine pregnancy test to confirm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us.
All the symptoms that you describe are not specific for a pregnancy.
They can occur in early pregnancy, but it is not a rule.
They are as commonly seen in premenstrual syndrome also.
If you have skipped your period, please take a urine pregnancy test to confirm whether you are pregnant or not.
Take care.
Take a home urine pregnancy test to confirm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us.
All the symptoms that you describe are not specific for a pregnancy.
They can occur in early pregnancy, but it is not a rule.
They are as commonly seen in premenstrual syndrome also.
If you have skipped your period, please take a urine pregnancy test to confirm whether you are pregnant or not.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Mohammed Kappan
what is premenstrual syndrome?
Brief Answer:
EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BELOW
Detailed Answer:
When you are about to get your period ( menses ), you are in the premenstrual state.
Most women experience some type of premenstrual syndrome, wherein they experience one or more of a cluster of symptoms such as -
headache
bloating
soreness of the breasts
diarrhoea
increased bowel movements
cramping pains
irritability
fatigue
You could be having these symtoms because your period is about to arrive, thats what I meant.
EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BELOW
Detailed Answer:
When you are about to get your period ( menses ), you are in the premenstrual state.
Most women experience some type of premenstrual syndrome, wherein they experience one or more of a cluster of symptoms such as -
headache
bloating
soreness of the breasts
diarrhoea
increased bowel movements
cramping pains
irritability
fatigue
You could be having these symtoms because your period is about to arrive, thats what I meant.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Mohammed Kappan
thanks. that was all very helpful. I'm just worried cause half the symptoms i am having i don't normally have. But your answers have put my worries at ease. thanks
Brief Answer:
SAME AS ABOVE
Detailed Answer:
I understand, that you might normally not have all these symptoms, thats why I just put it as a possibility.
Just take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Thanks for the appreciation, and good luck.
SAME AS ABOVE
Detailed Answer:
I understand, that you might normally not have all these symptoms, thats why I just put it as a possibility.
Just take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Thanks for the appreciation, and good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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