I'm 19, and haven't been very sexually active in my life so far. I lost my virginity at 16 in my previous relationship and afterwards I was so paranoid that I was pregnant I made myself ill. I even went to the doctors for a test which was of course negative. We'd used a condom which didn't break and I simply felt very strange and didn't know much better. Fast forward 3 years and I have a new relationship. I'm older and know more about sex and the precautions we should all be taking, but I also have anxiety. My partner and I only started sleeping together 3 weeks ago, and we have used condoms every time so far. I went to the doctors and got the pill this week but have been waiting on my period to start it. I'm due my period any day now, though it's hard to tell as I have a 32-34 day, very irregular cycle. Since yesterday I've been having cramps (not uncommon in the days leading up to my periods), my stomach's felt a bit bloated, and I've felt constantly sick. Due to this constant nausea my appetite has been a bit up and down. I was recently on a diet, and since coming off it I've ate all the wrong things and a lot of it and been drinking nothing but fizzy drinks, so I think that's probably causing the bloated feeling and the nausea. However, back-track to the anxiety and I'm so paranoid I could be pregnant. My partner isn't worried in the slightest, as we used protection and we would have known if any split. My plan is to give it til Monday and if the period is still a no-show, I'll take a test. I feel silly, really, thinking I'm pregnant as countless intact condoms don't usually cry out pregnancy but it's just in my head and I worry myself sick on a constant basis. I guess I'm looking for some reassurance, because this all sounds silly to even me. I'm just concerned about the weird feelings and the little cramps and the feeling sick. I've confided in my older sister and she doesn't think it's anything to worry about, but it's easier for her to say that. Any thoughts?
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It is unlikely that you will be pregnant if you used protection correctly. If taking a pregnancy test is what you need to help put your mind at rest then there is no harm in taking one =]
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