WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Are we having another baby?????

Re: Are we having another baby?????

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Jan 1998 22:24:03 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 26 Jan 1998, Robb wrote: >
>I have a question for you that is maybe not down your line of expertise.
>My wife (20) has endometriosis. She has had this condition for
>approximately 3 1/2 years. On September 11, 1997 we had our first
>child. Immediately following the birth of our son she began taking
>Ortho Tri-Cyclen (28 day) for birth control and the control of her endo.
>On December 9th she started her last cycle and on December 15th she took
>her last dose of Ortho. We left the next day for vacation and forgot to
>take any alternative contraception and once (Dec. 23rd) let passion get
>the better of us. We attempted the old fashioned version of
>contraception but my wife has not yet had a period for the month of
>January. On January 21st she took a home pregnancy test and the result
>was negative but we are quite concerned with the fact that she is now 19
>days late. This is the latest she has ever been and she has never
>missed one without being pregnant. I should also tell you that with the
>pregnancy of her first son she took a home pregnancy test at 5 months
>that also came back negative. We previously had medical insurance and I
>have made a career change therefore losing that presious privilege. I
>hope that you may be able to shed some light on this subject as it would
>save us a costly visit to our local doctor. I would appreciate your
>time.
>
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Not uncommonly after going off the pill, a woman's cycles may become irregular and she may be late. Does she have any other symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, breast tenderness or fatigue? If she does, then I suggest making an investment in a doctor visit. If not, wait a little while longer to see if a period starts. Of course, use condoms in the meantime, unless you want to risk pregnancy if it hasn't already happened.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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