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Asked May 25, 2007, 10:09 PM — 14 Answers
I had sex about 2 weeks ago and we used a condom and I'm on birth control. I was supposed to be getting my period this week but all it has been is brown discharge with some occasional blood mixed in. Could I be pregnant? And if not what is going on. This isn't normal for me

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May 25, 2007, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sophie21
i had sex about 2 weeks ago and we used a condom and I'm on birth control. I was supposed to be getting my period this week but all it has been is brown discharge with some occasional blood mixed in. Could I be pregnant? And if not what is going on. This isn't normal for me
When ever I a not sure, the first thing I do is buy an EPT. That way, I know and I am not left wondering? But my friend actually is currently having the same dilemna. Good luck.
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May 26, 2007, 01:14 AM
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i had sex about 2 weeks ago and we used a condom and I'm on birth control. I was supposed to be getting my period this week but all it has been is brown discharge with some occasional blood mixed in. Could I be pregnant? And if not what is going on. This isn't normal for me
Very common is the brown discharge may be old blood. You may have been pregnant and your body aborted and the build up is now leaving your system. Were you even a little late? Is it heavy? I know that it is fairly common to have brown discharge, but not in full long term place of a period. This is why you need to see a doctor soon. There could be a number of things causing this and you don't need advice from this site. Call your local health link provider and ask them. Or book an appt withyour gyno. Good luck.
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May 26, 2007, 08:04 AM
Could stress and change of environment be what's causing my abnormal period. My boyfriend thinks its because I moved home from school, got sick, our friend died, and I started a new job all in the same 2-3 weeks time. I'm afraid to take a test because I'm afraid of the results
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May 26, 2007, 08:49 AM
Sophie 21...Well....If you take the test it would tell you that you are very likely NOT pregnant. And if it say's you carry the pregnancy hormone it may be a false alarm because YOU MAY HAVE BEEN PREGNANT. Your body has a hard time sustaining a fetus when your cervix is open and releasing brown or red discharge. If you are spotting it would be more likely pregnancy is your state and it could be a success to full term. When you are having a serious amount of discharge...DARK. Your body has aborted or it is something else, and that is where seeking professional medical help comes into play. There are a lot of female gynecologist's out there that know so much on this subject, and you never know for sure unless you are examined.
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May 30, 2007, 08:58 AM
I took a pregnancy test 2 days ago and it was negative. I still haven't gotten my period and its about a week late. I tried making a doctors appointment but they won't take me until july. What do I do? I'm still worried something is wrong
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May 30, 2007, 09:21 AM
Are you still having a problem with the discharge? That is one seriously messed up health care system! July? Where are you? I'm in Canada and you can go to a walk in clinic any time of the day everyday. Must be American?
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May 30, 2007, 09:29 AM
This site has a lot of girls in the same situation as you, you can look around and see that this is such a common problem. Now, I'm not saying that their is nothing to worry about If you used a condom and the pill, you shouldn't be pregnant. But anything is possible.
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May 30, 2007, 04:47 PM
How long have you been on the pill? Are you good about taking it? This has happened to me before, where it just takes a few days for "the flow" to really come. I wonder if it might be because of the buildup of hormones in our bodies, or something related to the pill. If your test was negative, I would relax a little. If there isn't any pain or weird smell, etc associated, I really wouldn't worry too much. Our bodies are weird, and when we start adding hormones to them they get weirder. If you aren't having any other pregnancy symptoms, then I'd calm down a lot!

Will your doctor's office not give you advice over the phone since it's taking so long to get an appointment?
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May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM
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Are you still having a problem with the discharge? That is one seriously messed up health care system! July? Where are you? I'm in Canada and you can go to a walk in clinic any time of the day everyday. Must be American?

I know where I live there are what's called "urgent care center" it's not an emergency room, but a walk in doctors office, first come first serve and they are available for all your urgent non emergency needs.
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