question about pregnancy..

[-D-]

Originally Posted by arcadefire

If you're stressing, take a pregnancy test. They are pretty accurate and inexpensive.

I'll wait until this week is over, because my periods are very regular. And if it's not this week, somehing is up.

[arcadefire]

A missed period can be caused by a variety of things, not just pregnancy, but stress, diet, etc. But yes, the closer it is to your period start date the more accurate the test.

[Godless_Heathen]

Originally Posted by -D-

Hmm, yeah. So I dunno why I'm worrying..

Most women who are on the pill have sex without any other form of birth control tens of thousands of times without getting pregnant. What you're thinking of as "unprotected" is actually normal for a lot of couples.

If you take it regularly and don't screw it up by taking antibiotics or something, your chances of getting pregnant after a year of having sex with no other form of birth control is about 1 in 1000. If we're talking twice a week or so, that's 100 times having sex for those odds. Getting pregnant after just once is about 1 in 100,000. Your odds of being in a car accident are much higher.

Actual failure rate is about 2-3 in in 100 after a year of sex, but the difference is all in use. Either forgetting a pill and having sex anyway, or taking medication that interferes with it.

Even though the pill is far more effective than a simple barrier method like a condom, it's natural to worry when there's nothing visibly protecting you from pregnancy. My ex used to convince herself she might be pregnant 3-4 times a year when we were using the pill.

[-D-]

Originally Posted by Godless_Heathen

Most women who are on the pill have sex without any other form of birth control tens of thousands of times without getting pregnant. What you're thinking of as "unprotected" is actually normal for a lot of couples.

If you take it regularly and don't screw it up by taking antibiotics or something, your chances of getting pregnant after a year of having sex with no other form of birth control is about 1 in 1000. If we're talking twice a week or so, that's 100 times having sex for those odds. Getting pregnant after just once is about 1 in 100,000. Your odds of being in a car accident are much higher.

Actual failure rate is about 2-3 in in 100 after a year of sex, but the difference is all in use. Either forgetting a pill and having sex anyway, or taking medication that interferes with it.

Even though the pill is far more effective than a simple barrier method like a condom, it's natural to worry when there's nothing visibly protecting you from pregnancy. My ex used to convince herself she might be pregnant 3-4 times a year when we were using the pill.

Very true.. the odds are not high. I guess I've always just been very cautious and before I ever had sex I always told myself I wouldn't do it without a condom AND birth control at the same time. I don't think I trust either of them seperately, even though I know both are quite effiective. Maybe it's like you said.. it's because I can't physically SEE the protection so I worry. I won't worry anymore, unless I miss my period, which would be highly unusual for me. I don't think I've ever missed one or had anything irregular.

[sunshine1]

Originally Posted by -D-

Very true.. the odds are not high. I guess I've always just been very cautious and before I ever had sex I always told myself I wouldn't do it without a condom AND birth control at the same time. I don't think I trust either of them seperately, even though I know both are quite effiective. Maybe it's like you said.. it's because I can't physically SEE the protection so I worry. I won't worry anymore, unless I miss my period, which would be highly unusual for me. I don't think I've ever missed one or had anything irregular.

If you are on the pill, you are MOST likely not pregnant. I would not worry. I am on the pill and have sex all the time (without any other protection) and I'm fine. Don't worry about it - you're fine!

[MandyJade]

I noticed "right away" just a feeling (butterflies in my stomach)
after 1 week some soreness in my breasts and bloating.
Other than that not to much.
Everyone is different, so I would take a test and good luck!

[jadenrain]

Its good that you do two forms of bc the pills and condom because they both can work together very well

[dangletsbang]

I had no symptoms until I was 6 weeks pregnant but like it has been said, it's different for everyone. Wait and see if you miss your period, then take a test.

[-D-]

Haha, no worries. I got my period today!

[jadenrain]

Good for you, hope though you learn from this