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I've had unprotected sex, but could I be pregnant? Please advise!

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I'm 18 years old and have been on the POP pill since I turned 14 due to discharge problems. June 2013 I went onto the depo shot instead of the pill. I came off any contraception December 2013 as I was not sexually active. Recently, I have been having unprotected sex (past 2 or 3 weeks). I also had unprotected sex during what I thought was my period, though I then read online it may not have been a period, and just spotting. Since first becoming sexually active again, my discharge has become a lot heavier and quite watery. Sometimes it smells, but not fishy. 

It sounds stupid, though I didn't think I was ovulating again due to not having any periods for so long. 

A couple of questions;

Can you get pregnant on your "period"?

should I take a test? 

Are these signs of pregnancy? 

How early can I take a test? 

Am I more likely to get pregnant due to not knowing when I ovulated? 

Any other points you can add would be taken into account generously. 

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  • Tqqkers
    Tqqkers Guest

    Posted

    Typically you can't get pregnant on your period. You only ovulate 72 hours a month. Your period is the shedding of the Non-fertilized eggs and thickening of your uterus lining which builds up to get ready for pregnancy. When pregnancy doesn't occur, it sheds. You period could range from full blown bleeding to very light spotting. 

    Discharge is normal and can happen when you are ovulating. In that case it tends to be clear and slimey. (Like snot) odorless. Milky or cloudy discharge can be related to an infection. Like bacterial vaginosis or yeast. BV tends to have a fishy odor but doesn't always. Yeast can have no odor or just be off from your normal. 

    To rule out infection, you should be seen. 

    Pregnancy can be detected as early as the day you miss your period. If you're concerned about being pregnant you could take a home test. 

    If it is a simply yeast or BV infection it's easy to treat. Even at home with simple things like lemon juice, vitamin C capsules, etc. Both infections tend to occur when the pH is disrupted in your vagina. Creating an acidic environment makes it unpleasant for bacteria and yeast to thrive so they die. 

    Hope this helps. 

  • ClaireR080613
    ClaireR080613 Guest

    Posted

    I agree with Tqqkers, though to ensure you aren't pregnant either don't have sex, or use protection. And even then if you are unsure take several tests and if you still aren't sure then consult your GP. x
  • Chrisy
    Chrisy Guest

    Posted

    If you live in UK you can visit STD clinic anonimously if you wish and can be tested for infections if you are at all concerned. It is not added to your medical notes and is in total confidence. They check for lots of infections not just the obvious ones. Lots of signs can be or not be signs of pregnancy. By taking a home pregnancy test you will stop worrying about being pregnant or not, the tests are very accurate these days. Good luck x
  • caters
    caters Guest

    Posted

    Some women have their ovulation during their period so the "You Can't Get Pregnant During Your Period" that doctors often tell you is a myth.

    I would expect the heavier discharge to not be noticed till at least 6 months.

    Yes you are more likely to be pregnant if you don't know when you ovulate and just when you menstruate.

    You can take a test as early as 10 days before your missed period if you use a FRER or first response test because those take the lowest HCG concentration in urine to turn positive out of all urine tests for HCG.

    If you think you might be pregnant and you have missed a period you should take a urine test but then again that could give you a false negative so you should confirm that with a blood test.

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