Could I be pregnant or am I just experiencing symptoms of being off the pill?

Question

I stopped using my birth control pills (Yasmin) in April of this year. My LMP was on May 21st. I suspect that I am pregnant, but the pregnancy test I took on Monday was negative (maybe I've tested too soon?) I've researched that stopping the use of birth control pills may irregulate your menstral cycle, but it seems that I clearly am having most of the symptoms of being pregnant (nausea, exhaustion). Could I be pregnant or am I just experiencing symptoms of being off the pill?

Answer 1

It could be either. But a blood test will show if you are pregnant or not 6 days after conception.

Pregnancy Symptoms — Early Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Order my pregnancy test

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.

Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.

Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.

Answer 2

I definitely think that they are just symptoms of coming off the pill.
I stop getting the Depo Shot (birth control in November). I experienced those symptoms for 2 complete months. Let me tell you it is horrible.
I would feel sick at night .... even get sick.
tenderness of the chest.... even growing of the chest
My family and friends would state i had a pregnancy glow... (like i really don't know what that means)
So I was nervous... every week for a month i went to the doctors and it was negative. Every-time I went.

So i don't know if you want to or don't... but i really think that you are probably not like me.

Answer 3

I had those symptoms when i got off of Yasmin, also. However.. go to your OG/BYN just incase. Pregnancy tests are not always right. I have had first hand experience. I took a pregnancy test 4 weeks after inter course .. and it tested negative. I was never experiencing nausea or exhaustion. So about 3 months into my pregnancy.. im growing a belly. Im like.. what the fu ck. So i take another pregnancy test--negative. Then i went to the OG/BYN. Uh.. yeah your pregnant, he told me. I was like.... god damn.

Doctor is the best way to go!!

Answer 4

it's probably just getting off the pill because I had pregnancy symptoms when I got off the pill too. They should go away in a week or so.

Answer 5

If you are the test should have come back positive if your last cycle was May21st.I think you should go to the doctor's just to be on the safe side,it could be something else going on with you,although birth control is known to throw you off a little.Goodluck!

Answer 6

i think maby you have tested to soon wait a couple more days and retest if its still negative you might want to go and get a blood test done much quicker and if your not pregnant the test will show up anything else GOODLUCK and with the symptoms again it could be either ways its just to hard to tell

Answer 7

My gyno told me that after stoping yasmin it would take about three months to be able to conceive. Your symptoms sound like mine after stopping. I also has spotting and headaches.wait another few days or a week if you have the patience and take another test or go to the gyno for a proper test.

Answer 8

go to the doc just in case. they say that you can't get pregnant within a year after you stopped using birth control. i was on depo provera and i got pregnant about a year or two years after. but anything is possible

Answer 9

You could be pregnant. If you suspect that you are I would recommend going to the dr they can do a blood or urine pregnancy test. Good Luck!

Answer 10

the best time to take a pregnacy test is in the morning it even says it on the directions. But if you really think you could be go to a clinc or your family doctor just to be sure.