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Side effects or pregnant?
Hi, I am 19 years old and I started using birth control pills (Trigestrel) for the first time 3 weeks ago. Me and my boyfriend have been sexually active for about 4 months now, and since we use the pull out method and not condoms (we tried using them, but it is much less enjoyable as even the lubricated ones caused me irritation, burning and pain during and after sex) I decided to get pills to play it safe. We decided to keep on pulling out untill at least a month after I started on the pills so that we know they will be effective...
In the past two weeks I have been experiencing many symptoms that I find are on both the lists of pregnancy symptoms and birth control side effects. (nausea, abdominal cramps, breast tenderness, fatigue, bloated, weight gain, moodswings and cravings- at first I thought I have an eating disorder because Im permanently hungry)
I dont usually get pms symptoms apart from cramping and my period is still in a weeks time. I'm feeling really sick and I really hope it doesnt mean pregnancy. Also am I using a pill that is bad for me? Cause I can't be on this stuff permanently if its whats causing the symptoms. And I have no libido feeling this sick...
Thanks for your advise :)
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The pull out method is definitely not a for sure thing...it can lead to pregnancy. I'm glad you decided to start using birth control however the pull out method without birth control or a condom just isn't safe. I've heard some people start taking the birth control pill and wait until you take it awhile for it to be effective.
I'm not a doctor but if you are expecting your period in 2 weeks. You should would wait until you are suppose to have your period. If you miss it you should would get a pregnancy test. Pregnancy test aren't always 100% correct so if you are still having those symptoms I would go to a doctor to get that checked out just in case. At the doctors they can do a urine sample as well as a blood test just so you know for sure. In the meantime don't worry or stress but that is only going to make matters worse. Just try to relax and don't think about it too much (easier said than done). Birth control pills work differently on everyone. Sometimes they may have a few bad effects on some people and others it doesn't effect negatively at all. Also make sure you take them correctly because that is another thing that can lead to pregnancy as well.
Let this be a lesson to you though so from now on use the birth control or have some kind of back up so you know you are safe and protected.
I'm sure everything is fine! Just take it easy and relax for now :)
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