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I had unprotected sex 7/4 & I started my period twice last 7/15 & 7/26 both were light ((only used panty liner which is abnormal for me)) How do i calculate when my next period is due do i count 28 days from 7/15 or 7/26? Could i be pregnant?

Only a pregnancy test will be able to answer that question.  If you have had unprotected sex it is always a possibility.  Though typically pregnancy stops your menstral cycle.  There is a phone app that is helpful for calculating your cycle and you can make notes on symptoms each day like cramping, acne, fatigue...etc.  It is called MyCycles.  It takes a few cycles to calculate.  You calculate from the first day of your last period.

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You may want to talk to your mother or other female family member about it as well.  Perhaps it isn't unsual in your family or they may agree seeing a doctor would be a good idea.

If you are a teenager your menstral cycle can get unpredictable at times.  Try some ginger tea no more than 2-3 cups a day, each day.  Just grate some ginger into a cup add a small bit of honey and cinnamon.  Ginger and cinnamon both help to regulate period cycles better than other medicinal methods, it is all natural, has many health benefits and is tasty!  Let tea steep 3-5 mins and SIP the tea to get best results.

 

I hope this is helpful to you.

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Thank you for the response. I havent taken a pregnancy test in the hopes that i will start within the next week. Ive always had a regular cycle and it is always on time. Im in my early 30s and this is a first for me. Im told that i need to count 28 days from 7/15 vs. 7/26 tjats where the confusion comes into play o_O
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I would suggest a pregnancy test. Most dollar stores carry them for $1 and they are decent I have used them myself many times. I usually got two cause I was too impatient to wait till morning lol...most of the time I didn't need to do the second test. Of course, I wanted a positive result, don't know why I bother I always know for some reason.

If it is negative I would suggest the ginger tea with cinnamon to help regulate cycle. My cycle was fairly normal about 32-35 days each cycle...I took ginger tea for 3 days for an upset tummy and it came 4 days early! Now my cycle is 28 days! I also had issues with a super heavy flow...adding some cayenne to my diet really helped there too! Both of these herbs will be a mainstay in my diet from now on.

If you have ovulated ginger tea will stimulate the period to start. Again no more than 2-3 cups a day...moderation everything in over excess is bad for you.
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I will try a hpt if i dont start by the end of next week. If negative. I will definitely try what youve suggested. Thank you so very much for the advice :)
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I didn't think of it earlier...partially cause I don't know many women besides myself that ever experienced it. A woman can experience implantation bleeding in some cases. Though it wouldn't explain your first period being so light.

Definately make sure you aren't pregnant before trying the ginger tea as I don't know how that would affect your body.

your quite welcome, not a biggie, I feel it is important to share knowledge with others. Hope all goes well for you!
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