Not to sound like yet another woman asking some random question about her period, with the question "Could I be pregnant?" in the back of her head but I'm a little concerned. My period was supposed to start sometime between the 3rd and the 7th of this month (its been fluxuating alot). On the 3rd, I began having a light but consistent brown discharge. Not to be graphic, but it was enough to need a panty liner otherwise it was staining my panties, but not heavy enough to need pads or tampons. It didn't feel like my period; I've been a little tired and moody, but there has been no cramping, bloating, or major PMS (not that I get any major symptoms anyway, but this was even less than usual). At first, I just thought it was old blood like I've read about and my real period would start afterwards. However, it ended today (the 6th), and I haven't begun my period yet. Maybe I'm just being premature and it will start soon, but should I be concerned that I'm pregnant? (I say concerned because I'm only 21...) The last time that I had sex was on the 11th or 12th of last month; I am not on the pill and we don't use condoms, just the "withdrawal method". We've only ever had one other scare in the past and I miscarried really, really early...back in March.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

A brown discharge is common in early pregnancy. According to my Pregnancy and Childbirth book, the "Pull Out" method is only 15% effective, so it could be a strong possibility that you are pregnant. If you havent taken a test yet, I would do so :)

Not to sound like yet another woman asking some random question about her period, with the question "Could I be pregnant?" in the back of her head but I'm a little concerned. My period was supposed to start sometime between the 3rd and the 7th of this month (its been fluxuating alot). On the 3rd, I began having a light but consistent brown discharge. Not to be graphic, but it was enough to need a panty liner otherwise it was staining my panties, but not heavy enough to need pads or tampons. It didn't feel like my period; I've been a little tired and moody, but there has been no cramping, bloating, or major PMS (not that I get any major symptoms anyway, but this was even less than usual). At first, I just thought it was old blood like I've read about and my real period would start afterwards. However, it ended today (the 6th), and I haven't begun my period yet. Maybe I'm just being premature and it will start soon, but should I be concerned that I'm pregnant? (I say concerned because I'm only 21...) The last time that I had sex was on the 11th or 12th of last month; I am not on the pill and we don't use condoms, just the "withdrawal method". We've only ever had one other scare in the past and I miscarried really, really early...back in March.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
ok...thanks for answering. how soon do you think i should take pregnancy test? i usually expect my period no later than the 7th (and that's giving it a 4 day range). today is the 9th...would it be too soon or could i get an accurate test? and should i try a home-test or just go to one of those "pregnancy crisis" clinics? (kind of sad...i used to volunteer at one. never thought i'd ever be on the other end of the counter...)

You can do either one. I would wait until you are about a week late to ensure an accurate reading :)