Charley confused, age 17, writes: I have had an almost constant headache for three days, on and off stomach, back and rib pains, constant hic ups, slightly sore breasts and a light period, do you think it’s likely that i’m pregnant? i understand some symptoms could be for a number of things and im very confused.
Dear Charley,
When was your last period? Have you had unprotected sex in the past month (or two)? Could you describe your “light period”? As you said, it’s hard to tell from the symptoms you describe. It could be a number of things. Until I have a bit more information, it’s going to be merely a guess on my part.
Thank you,
Hannah
Charley says
My last proper period was the 3rd of june and my “light” period was the 2nd of july. It lasted four days and each time i checked there were only small amounts of blood and sometimes non for hours. the blood was brown but i dont know weather that was because there were small amounts and i dont go to the toilet that often so it dried out quicker or weather it was brown right away. And yes i have had unprotected sex a few times between both periods.
Hannah says
Hmmm … the timing of the “light” period sounds like it was a normal period and not implantation bleeding (which would take place around a week or so after ovulation, well before the time when your normal period would begin). As far as why it was light, that’s a good question. Have you had a lot of stress lately, been ill, had a new boyfriend, just recently started having sex? All in all, it doesn’t sound like you’re pregnant.
Charley says
I have been with my boyfriend for 3months and i have been sexually active for almost a year. Its hard to tell because my periods are quite irregular. they started to become more regular until last november when i would miss one month but not the next. in april i thought i could be pregnant as i shouldn’t have missed that month and should have missed may but then i came on half way through may, the same day i bought a test which was rather embarrasing, could my light period be because it would have been a month i missed? or with my periods being irregular could there still be a chance it was implantation bleeding??
Hannah says
That makes sense then with your irregular periods. No, I highly doubt it was implantation bleeding. You could take a home pregnancy test to make sure, but I’m quite certain it would be negative. And, moving forward, I would strongly recommend you start taking daily birth control pills so you don’t have to run into these worries again!
Charley says
Yes that’s true and ok thankyou you’ve been very helpful
brandy says
i am wondering if i can get opinon of what going on with me my headacs are geting worce and my brest hert and had a light period start late on the 23 of augest and just about stoped today the 25 th of augest