HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

On Pills, Using The Pulling Method. Cramps, Sore Breasts, Diarrhea And Brown Spotting. Am I Pregnant ?

Hi! I had been taking the Pill for about four years and quit last September. Well I am back on the pill as of two months ago, but my boyfriend and I have been sexually active for approximately three months. He doesn t wear a condom but instead pulls out. I don t have exact dates for anything, but I m on the pill. And I KNOW I should have started my period Saturday. Today is Monday and still no period. On this pill I normally have terrible cramps but theres been no cramping as of yet. I ve had sore breasts for about a week now and diarrhea as well. I ve had a brown spotting that only comes when I wipe down there for about a week now as well. ( Implantation bleeding? I m not sure) Anyways. I just wanted to know what you would recommend I do. Is it too early to take a pregnancy test?
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you have been regularly using the pill for the past two months now, you should have a protected cycle. So, chances of failure are less. Though you have been having unprotected intercourse even before the start of the pill, if you had the normal withdrawal bleed in every cycle, the risk is negligible. Your symptoms are suggestive of a hormone imbalance and hence, a breakthrough bleed. Home pregnancy tests may not read well now and you can get benefit from the blood test for pregnancy. This can be aided by a trans-vaginal sonogram to know the status of the pelvic organs. Further management can be planned accordingly. Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive


Loading Online Doctors....
On Pills, Using The Pulling Method. Cramps, Sore Breasts, Diarrhea And Brown Spotting. Am I Pregnant ?

Hi, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you have been regularly using the pill for the past two months now, you should have a protected cycle. So, chances of failure are less. Though you have been having unprotected intercourse even before the start of the pill, if you had the normal withdrawal bleed in every cycle, the risk is negligible. Your symptoms are suggestive of a hormone imbalance and hence, a breakthrough bleed. Home pregnancy tests may not read well now and you can get benefit from the blood test for pregnancy. This can be aided by a trans-vaginal sonogram to know the status of the pelvic organs. Further management can be planned accordingly. Hope this helps.