what is this??? - Women's Health Message Board

angel_light · 05-24-2006, 01:46 AM

Hey I have a question...

I live together with my fiance,we do have unprotected sex. I am kind of worried about being pregnant.

I am on birth control, but for the past few days every thing I eat, esp. in the morning or evening has been making me ill. Like I feel nausaus. I want to throw up. It is like a flu like feeling, but the rest of me is great, no cough, no sneezing, no feeling sick. I am wide awake at 12:30 am. Last week I started getting really sleepy, and I was falling asleep earlier than I have before. I do not know if that has anything to do with it. Also I have been breaking out with a little acne, more than usual... could my body just be going through a weird stage with my birth control.. I have been on it since last fall... please help!!

rheanna · 05-24-2006, 05:47 AM

angel_light,

Uh, it's kind of hard for any of us to tell you if you're pregnant or not. Check out the pregnancy tests available over the counter in any drug store. You can use them pretty soon after you've missed a period.

So, the real question is, do you want to be pregnant or not?

--Rheanna

angel_light · 05-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Well I would prefer to wait and have any kids until after we tie the knot, you know. And I know what people will say, you should not be having sex unless you are looking to take that risk, and we know of it.

Now if I am on the pill would my period still come even if I could be pregnant? Would it be lighter or something?

rheanna · 05-24-2006, 10:57 PM

angel_light,

I don't know about periods when you're pregnant and on the pill, but I have heard that the hormones in the pill are not good for a developing fetus. I'd take the pregnancy test.

And I've also heard that 25% of first born children are born "prematurely" -- meaning that you would not be the first or only couple to "practice" before you're officially married.

--Rheanna