Re: Maybe pregnant?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 19:08:57 +0000
PCOS symptoms can start any time, and 19 is a very
common age.
But if you've used the withdrawl method, yes, I would
get thee to a test quickly. <smile>
And please let us know how things turn out, positive or
negative.
Best wishes!!
Donna in Utah
> When does PCOS usually start? She's 19 and this is the first time she's
> experienced either of those two symptoms. Is polycystic ovary syndrome
> something that can come on spontaneously like this?
>
> BTW, we were irresponsible and used the withdrawal method twice, instead
> of a more reliable form of birth control. I don't know what the odds
> are of pre-ejaculatory sperm impregating a woman, but lately the odds
> seem pretty good, if you know what I mean ;)
>
> Also (Sorry about all the questions :), was I right when I said a mid
> cycle bleeding can be a symptom of a missed ovulation? I read it
> somewhere and have since not been able to find it again.
>
> Thanks to everyone for your help so far.
>
> At Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Sonnet wrote:
> >
> >If your girlfriend has PCOS, then bleeding mid-cycle and missing a
> >period are not unusual symptoms at all. Not to mention not ovulating!
> >
> >I'm glad you'll take a test and find out together, I hope it can be
> >soon! Best of luck either way.
> >
>
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