Re: possible pregnancy?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:09:12 -0500 (CDT)
This is most likely normal variation. Do the pregnancy test to put your
mind at ease. BTW, foam and condom work better than condom alone
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, anon wrote:
>
>Hi!
>
>The last time I got my 'real' period was on July 27th. Meanwhile I had
>intercourse with my boyfriend on regular basis, but always with condom.
>After my period I also had sex with protection. Last time I had sex was
>August 16th. I got my next period on August 29th, but it wasn't with
>lots of blood at all. I had to use pads, but there was not much blood
>at all. The period lasted for 5 days. I got another period on
>September 27th. First it had some really thick dark brown blood. Now
>the bleeding is not intensive at all. I am worried. Although I used
>protection and had belledings on exact time of the period that lasted
>for 5 days, do you still think I might be pregnant? Do you think I
>should do a pregnancy test? Thanks for the answer!
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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