YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2002: Re: had period but other pregn. symptoms

Re: had period but other pregn. symptoms

From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 May 2002 21:12:42 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 13 May 2002, Sandy wrote: >
>Hi,
>I have been on orthotricyclen for over a year. I missed the first pill
>of my pack but took it the next morning, as well as the regular pill for
>that day(which was taken in the evening). Late that night (at least 12
>hours after taking the first pill and 7 hours after I took the second
>pill) I vomited. 4 days later, I had intercourse using a condom, during
>which the condom broke and no ejaculation occurred. I tried to obtain a
>morning-after pill but was told that I was not a candidate for it, as it
>would not be effective for someone already taking ortho-tricyclen.
>
>Two and a half weeks after the intercourse, my menstrual period arrived
>on time and with regular duration and flow. Several days before the
>period, I began feeling symptoms of breast tenderness and fever, which I
>assumed were part of PMS. Five days after my period ended I was again
>feeling feverish and achey, so I took two over the counter urine
>pregnancy tests (four weeks after the intercourse), which both came out
>negative. Now I am still feeling achey in my muscles, fatigued, and hot
>(although I do not officially have a fever), and with diarrhea.
>
>What are the chances that these symptoms could mean pregnancy?

Doubt it.

Does the >period I had (which I perceived to be normal) mean that no pregnancy
>occurred?

Yes, most likely.

Or was the period too soon after intercourse to be affected by >any possible pregnancy? Also, if my period was not missed but four weeks
>have occurred since the intercourse, should the tests I took be capable
>of accurately detecting any HGC levels in my urine? Can I stop worrying?
>
>Thanks.

I would guess that you are OK, having just missed one pill a few hours with negative tests. Why don't you repeat the tests in a few weeks for peace of mind.

--
Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
Private Practice
Roswell, GA

No private emails; this advice does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship

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