What do you think is going on?

Question

My last period was very light and painful, lasted about 7 days with spotting pretty much. The one before that was also spotting but for only 3 days, without any cramping what~so~ever. Between both periods I was having alot of lower abdominal pain. I've also been getting painful headaches alot, pretty moody, craving milk, and the smell of bell papers has been making my stomach do cartwheels. I went to get a pregnancy test about a week and half ago, the lab tech. did the test twice and both came back negative. I've also noticed that my abdomin feels reall hard especially when I stand up. I have another appointment in 4 weeks for a pregnancy blood test.

I hope I gave enough detail, it's all I can think of at the moment. My doctor told me that if the blood test is negative then she thinks it's stress. But I don't think I've been stressed lately, not really any more than usual. So if you could please tell me what you think it might be, I'd be soo grateful. Thanks in advance!

I just found out today another appointment that I have just gained about 10+ pounds since my last appointment which was a week and half ago. I don't know if that means anything but I just wanted to add that.

Answer 1

In addition to the stress possibility a hormone imbalance could be playing in to the issue such as with thyroid problems. Ask your doctor what she thinks about the possibility of a hormone imbalance causing this.