To Test Or Not To Test??? - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

sammieP · 10-20-2004, 03:15 PM

Um well, i have been on that horrible depo for 5 years, last injection was march, i have been to the doctor about my swollen boobs, the fact that they have grown a size, cramp in my lower abdomen, weight loss, tiredness (need i go on) she says that it is just my hormones kicking in.

Now though i am having nose bleeds nearly every day, my question is, is this a sign of pregnancy and should i test again, or is it another after effect of depo? I have done 8 so far because of these symptoms and really, i dont mind about the money i am peeing away its the heartache and sadness i feel when i get a BFN.

So ladies i need your advice, should i or shouldnt i?

kierrasmommy · 10-20-2004, 03:51 PM

Hi Sammie,
I had nosebleeds when I was pregnant with Kierra! I asked the Dr because I would sit up in the morning or as simple as rolling over at night and would get a nosebleed...he said it was because your muscus membranes are thiner during pregnancy and easily irritated, I put a humidifier/vaporizer in our room only at night and it solved the problem....come to think of it, talking about bleeding, I have had bleeding gums this week...another symptom? I hope so! Good luck hun! How are your cycles? (range) and when would you think it would come? I had low HCG in early pregnancy so tend to need to wait until much later than most people to test, I also know people who didn't have + signs until into their 2nd almost 3rd month. Your Dr wouldn't do a blood HCG for you?

rach12 · 10-20-2004, 10:01 PM

Nose bleeds can be a sign of being preggo but I had them and i got a BFN. I hope you get your BFP very soon though. I know what you mean about the dissapointment.

Just remember when you do get preggo it will be all worth it.

Ev_wants_a_baby · 10-20-2004, 10:22 PM

Hi Sammie, when was your last period? This can help us tell you whether or not you can test yet.

sammieP · 10-21-2004, 02:26 PM

I dont get periods because of the depo but the doctor says i can still ovulate without, i havent had one for well over six years!

They dont do blood tests here for pregnancy, well i dont think they do anyhow they just do urine samples so i really dont know, saying that i havent had a nose bleed today, i think im just getting my hopes up, god, i just dont know what to do, depo really has messed up my system