[tulther09]

I am 23 and have been having sexual intercourse with my partner for about 8 months. We discovered several months down the line, he has an allergy to latex. Therefore with the doctors, family planning clinic etc I am on the pill (as my only form on contraception) I am aware of the consquences but do take this very seriously.

Basically I keep worrying all the time about what if I get pregnant. This past week, I have been on the break from the pill, during this time I will not allow sex, as I know it does protect you, but its extra mesaures to being safe. Every time I worry what happens if I do not bleed.

Recently I have been bleeding as normal, so I understand I must therefore not be pregnant, as this is my indication, however this past week it has been extremely heavy. I have noticed that my periods have actually got heavier since being on the pill, but this time it is unbelievable the lengths I have had to go to.

This is an awful thing to say, but if you miscarry really early, as in 1 or 2 weeks, could this cause excess bleeding?

Also my friend was in same position as me, and she actually had periods for 7 months whilst still be pregnant.

Can anyone help me put my mind at ease in any way at all?

[happynlove]

You could be bleeding heavie or irregular from being on and off the pill. The only way to really know is to go to the doctor and get a blood test. It doesn't sound like a miscarriage, because I just had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago, and I experienced cramping and light spotting for a few days, and the bleeding was heavier and there was clots. I had to have a D&C to clean out my uterus. So to ease you mind make a doctors appt... Good luck!