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Somewhat an unusual period!

06/17/2008 06:44PM

Question:

I`ve started my period normally with cramps and a heavy flow. The first day was normal but on the third day it was very light, to where I could wear one pad the whole day and it wouldn`t fill up...my period ususally last about 5-6 days. My boyfriend and I always use a condom during intercourse and he also "pulls out". I know the "pull out" theory doesn`t work, but he always wears a condom. I have been under a lot of stress lately with summer classes and work and I`ve started exercising again like I used to. Could I be pregnant? or just thinking about it too much...I tend to over react and stress on things for no reason...so I may just be over reactting again.

Answer:

Neither condoms or withdrawal ("pull-out" method) are perfect birth control methods so it is possible, but unlikely, you are pregnant.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Arthur T. Ollendorff, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Arthur T. Ollendorff, MD