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What Else Would Cause These Symptoms ?

I am 25 years old with a 7 year old daughter. My last period was in the end of January, I have been having cramping like my cycle is going to start, but nothing. I feel these cramps at least once a week, usually once every couple days. I have also had diarrhea, heart burn, extreme fatigue and mood swings, not sure if this is related or not. I took 3 home pregnancy tests, within about a 4 day timeframe in mid-March, all negative. I am sexually active and the only birth control method being used is the withdraw method. What is the probability of pregnancy ? What else would cause these symptoms ? I am not currently, nor have I recently taken and maeications, either OTC or perscribed.
Tue, 20 Apr 2010
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Withdraw method is not that effective in preventing pregnancy as such. So chances of pregnancy are there if you have had sex during your mid cycle. Cramps are not specific to pregnancy and as you have mentioned, it could be a premenstrual sign, that is true. So since it is more than 40 days after your last periods, I do suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test done and also report to a gynecologist for further evaluation.

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What Else Would Cause These Symptoms ?

Withdraw method is not that effective in preventing pregnancy as such. So chances of pregnancy are there if you have had sex during your mid cycle. Cramps are not specific to pregnancy and as you have mentioned, it could be a premenstrual sign, that is true. So since it is more than 40 days after your last periods, I do suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test done and also report to a gynecologist for further evaluation.