so my period nomally runs aroung the first wee of the month. i have been on birth control but i stopped using it in dec. lately i have been feeling so nausous and tired (i slept for 12 hrs. last night). at first i thought i had the flu but i dont feel any of the other symptoms (such as aches, throwing up, sore throat, etc.) so i am just wondering if am pregnant am sick. i hate having to wait 2 more weeks to take a preg. test. please help and thanks in advance:)
2006-12-20 04:46:59 · 19 answers · asked by guppy 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Your symptoms sound like their hormone related, coming off of your BC pills.
But why don't you do an OTC pregnancy test to rule out your not pregnant. This might ease your worries. :)
2006-12-20 06:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, when you stop taking birth control your body goes through hormonal imbalances similar to those of pregnancy, except for the fact your body isn't producing mass amounts of HCG which is the factor pregnancy tests are measuring in your urine. A flux in hormones can give you headaches, make you nauseous, and even make you really tired. If you have been having unprotected sex, however, there is a possibility that you could be pregnant...since even missing a single dose can put you at risk. The best thing to do would be to relax, and not assume you are pregnant. You can take a pregnancy test as soon as the day after your missed cycle, and in my case, I took it way before my missed cycle because I didn't feel right. The test showed a very faint positive, so I went to the Doctor and got a blood test. It showed that I was 7 weeks pregnant, and I hadn't even missed my cycle yet. So that means, I had what seemed to be a period while I was pregnant.
Also remember there are three types of a nasty flu going around, a lot of which sounds like your symptoms. The best thing to do would be just to go to the doctor and explain your concerns. :)
2006-12-20 12:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Destiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you been having sex? if not, i doubt your pregnant. Some people do feel weird when they stop taking the pill. The pill works by tricking your body into thinking its pregnant, and without that, you can feel rather odd. You can get pregnancy tests that are sensitive enough that you don't have to have missed a peroid yet. With your symptoms, i doubt thats what it is, though. You're probally just sick.. It could be mono. Go to a doctor
2006-12-20 12:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by paintmeblue719 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had unprotected sex more than one week after stopping the pill, it is possible to be pregnant.
After stopping BC pills, I went through 3 months of heavy bleeding, nauseua and feeling wiped out all the time. Stopping the pill can have just as many side effects as starting - your body has to readjust to the new horomone levels. If you have been feeling this way for more than 2 weeks - go see your doctor.
2006-12-20 12:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by bethvant42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you'll have to wait the two weeks to find out for sure, things no yes or no answer to your question. You could be depressed or feeling exhausted lately and that's why your sleeping. But your the only one that truly knows how you feel. Try not to think about it and keep yourself busy so the two weeks can fly by and you can take a test.
2006-12-20 12:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by sarabmw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be but then again usually it takes a little while for your body to adjust to not being on birth control... I was off it for about 6 months before I got pregnant but everyone is different..
2006-12-20 12:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happens to me, because I often cannot get the birth control right away. So I skip it some months. It is your body going back to normal after all the hormones being in your body.
2006-12-20 12:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by Tifferkins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to see your doctor. You could be pregnant or anemic (low iron). It might also be the effects of the pills. Either way, you should see your doctor asap. If you are pregnant, the sooner you know the better. Early prenatal care is VERY important. Good luck and God Bless.
2006-12-20 12:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by ArkiePeg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wait 2 weeks? Take the test.
2006-12-20 13:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Vette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few of the girls I have dated have had a similar issue when they quit using birth control. your body is having to re-adjust to the lack of the addidtional chemicals that come from birth control that your body makes on its own. I had one girlfriend that when she quit using birth control she wound up with a period that lasted three weeks. now don't discount the possibility of pregnancy, if you have had unprotected affairs since you have quit using birth control it does have a possibility, but each person's body reacts differently to chemicals and the removal of them. I hope this helps.
Best of luck in your endeavors.
2006-12-20 12:56:07 · answer #10 · answered by fencing_gentleman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋