YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2002: Re: Can I be pregnant?

Re: Can I be pregnant?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 21:33:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Lina wrote: >
>My last period was on Nov. 3 and my menstruation cycle used to be 27 to
>28 days- very punctual!!. I took Yasmin (Birthcontrol pills) for 4
>months but due to an unexpected trip, I wasn't able to get a new pack to
>start taking after my period of Nov. 3. The nurse at my OB/GYN told me
>that I had to wait until my next period to begin a new pack. I have not
>gotten my period which was supposed to come on Dec. 3. Since I have
>had unprotected sex (with withdraw), I used 2 pregnancy home tests two
>and three days later after my missed period but the results were both
>negative. I am currently taking Flagyl (metronidazole-antibiotic) for
>an abdominal infection. Can the antibiotic be the cause for my missed
>period?? (it has already been a week) or can I be pregnant??

The antibiotic is not the cause, and it doesn't sound like you are pregnant either. Have your gyn treat you with progesterone to trigger a withdrawal bleed.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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