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breeziers · Jul 30, 2009, 10:45 AM

Im 15yrs old and I had unprotected sex May 6th, I'm not on birth control but we used the withdrawl method. I started my period the next day, lasted 3 days but it was unusually light. June I had my period on the 14th which lasted 2 days and was really light then another on the 29th which was really light also. July 19th I had my period which lasted 3 days and was really light then another on the 28th that I'm still on and is extremely light like all my others. They have been more like spotting, I haven't had an actual flow. I'm really worried I could be pregnant, I did a pregnancy test about a month ago and it was negative, and I have some symptoms like bloating, change in appetite, fatigue and sometimes peeing a lot. I would really appreciate an answer asap, thanks.

HelpinHere · Jul 30, 2009, 11:35 AM

First off, the "withdrawl method" isn't a method, it's an excuse to have unprotected sex.
You knew it was coming:
You are too young and irresponsible to be having sex. Especially unprotected sex. Do you have any idea what would happen if you did get pregnant?
Nothing good, that's for sure.

Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway, it doesn't sound like you are pregnant. You do not have your period if you are pregnant. If this is your period, it could just be unusually light because your hormones are going crazy because you did have sex.
Also, you wouldn't be having all of these symptoms, as they usually don't show up until the end of your first trimester/beginning of your second trimester. You aren't there yet.

danielnoahsmommy · Jul 30, 2009, 12:07 PM

I meant to disagree. You can have a period or spotting during pregnancy.

having sex does not affect the hormones the cause period

withdrawal method = mommy

DoulaLC · Jul 30, 2009, 12:47 PM

Since the test you took before was negative, but your periods still seem to be off from their norm, along with other possible symptoms, try another test and see what results you get.

Keep in mind that the withdrawl method can be very difficult to use... you both need to know your bodies well. This is why, while it is used by many couples, it is not the most effective. Best to use an alternate method if you are going to continue to engage in having sex. Better still, use two methods... something for you and condoms for your boyfriend to increase your odds of avoiding an unplanned pregnancy. Remember, you are the one who can become pregnant... don't let your boyfriend sway you into not using appropriate protection every single time.

HelpinHere · Jul 30, 2009, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by danielnoahsmommy

I meant to disagree. you can have a period or spotting during pregnancy.

having sex does not affect the hormones the cause period

Yes, spotting is common. Also possible is a period when pregnant. However, this usually only happens right after getting pregnant, correct?

I've never heard of anyone having five periods while pregnant... that's what gets me.

As far as I knew, (I'm not an expert, I'll leave that up to Doula) in some girls, if they have sex young, their body reacts differently than if they have sex after completing puberty, it could throw their body all out-of-wack. I don't know for certain, but I've heard that extremely sexually active teens can sometimes not get their periods at all anymore. Why couldn't it become light instead?
Also, the OP says that she gets her period twice a month, and doesn't say that is uncommon, so maybe her hormones work just a little bit differently... :confused:

Again, I may be wrong. I'm no expert, just posting off what I've learned. (That info may be incorrect though... )
Feel free to give me a reddie on this post to balance it out. :) It's all good.

danielnoahsmommy · Jul 30, 2009, 01:38 PM

There is a new series on TV called "I didnt even know I was pregnant" most of these women had there period and surprise surprise they deliverd a baby, while thinking they were going to die in the hospital.

I think you facts are wrong but we can leave it to doula to set you straight!

DoulaLC · Aug 1, 2009, 11:55 AM

Sex close to a period will throw some women's periods off a bit from time to time, but it won't be a permanent situation.

A woman won't technically have a period while pregnant, since a period is getting rid of the uterine lining produced to support a pregnancy and usually an unfertilised egg, but many women certainly do have some spotting or bleeding in pregnancy. Usually just in the early weeks, but it can continue throughout and, at times, seem very much like their period. This is why you hear of women who didn't know they were pregnant because they still had bleeding. Sometimes, when they think back, they will recall that it was perhaps a bit lighter, shorter in duration, or came a bit off from their norm and the change was attributed to stress, illness, etc..