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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

I wonder if I might be pregnant. I have been on the pill for about 6 years. I came off the cerelle pill after being on that one for about a year or two - 3rd February was my first pill free day. While I was on the cerelle I didn t have any periods. I had unprotected sex with my partner about 3 or 4 times within three weeks. We have now decided we are not quite financially ready for a baby, and will go back to having protected sex. I have had backache, headaches, bloated stomach, spotting, fluttery tummy. I did a pregnancy test (first response) this morning (24th February - 3 weeks after coming off the pill) which came back negative. But I don t know if I did it too early as I don t know when I should expect my period. 1. how soon should I expect to get my period after coming off the cerelle pill? 2. is there a change I might be pregnant, even though the test came back negative?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Most women get their period within 4 weeks after stopping Cerelle pill. You have quite chance of being pregnant as you involved in unprotected sex on pill free days.

It is too early too confirm pregnancy. I suggest you to repeat the test after 1 week (i.e 4 weeks after pill free days). Blood test for beta-hCG is more reliable in your case.

In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period are PCOD, ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin.

Here, I suggest you to undergo complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan.

Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require hormonal pill to induce period.

Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.
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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Most women get their period within 4 weeks after stopping Cerelle pill. You have quite chance of being pregnant as you involved in unprotected sex on pill free days. It is too early too confirm pregnancy. I suggest you to repeat the test after 1 week (i.e 4 weeks after pill free days). Blood test for beta-hCG is more reliable in your case. In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period are PCOD, ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin. Here, I suggest you to undergo complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan. Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require hormonal pill to induce period. Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.