Bleeding = period?

[Crispy]

Does some vaginal bleeding signify 'coming on'/start of a period? Also, a aching back & poorly tummy.

Or could it mean something totally different? Like potentially possibly being pregnant?

Thanks in advance for any help:)

.:Crispy:.

[Kentish]

Could be either. What's with the questions?

[Life of Kate]

For me it means a period, especially if it's at the right time of the month. However, I've never been pregnant, so....

[Crispy]

Originally posted by Kentish
What's with the questions?

Sorry got a bit carried away with the ? marks shoulc have used . instead.

[SuzyCreamcheese]

Originally posted by Crispy
Does some vaginal bleeding signify 'coming on'/start of a period? Also, a aching back & poorly tummy.

Or could it mean something totally different? Like potentially possibly being pregnant?

Thanks in advance for any help:)

.:Crispy:.
sounds like period due. Doesnt sound like pregnancy to me at all.

[Olive]

the aching back and poorly tummy sounds like classic period starting symptoms.

especially with the bleeding.

[Crispy]

Further info:

Some bleeding last night but no bleeding @ all today. Is it possible to have a 1 night period?

[Olive]

with the female body, anything is possible.

if you are worried about pregnancy, take a test. none of us can tell you over the net if she's pregnant or not.

[spanner]

Periods: the facts (http://www.thesite.org/youthnet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=160&a=316)

Premenstrual syndrome (http://www.thesite.org/youthnet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=160&a=321)

These links should give you more info. Also, if you have any specific questions, try calling one of these guys:

Brook Advisory Centres
Advice, counselling and medical help around contraception, pregnancy, abortion and sexual health.
Telephone: 0800 0185023
www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association
Information service on family planning and all aspects of sexual health.
Helpline: 0845 3101334
www.fpa.org.uk

:)

[Crispy]

Originally posted by kaffrin
with the female body, anything is possible.

if you are worried about pregnancy, take a test. none of us can tell you over the net if she's pregnant or not.

That's what we've putting it down to her body playing nasty tricks on her :mad: She is very stressed @ the moment which could add to her body being bizarre.

We've been very very careful & there isn't any doubt of 'what if when we did this' as we've never done anything silly & sex has always been protected.

How soon can you take a pregnancy test?

[girl with sharp teeth]

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[*TiNK*]

Sounds like a normal period too me :yes:

[Crispy]

Originally posted by girl with sharp teeth
I'm guessing your girlfriend is quite young - quite often menstrual cycles don't settle down until you are out of your teenage years.

She's 19 the same age as me(well i'll be in a weeks time).

With my limited knowledge & no personal experience (being a male;)) of periods then all the symptoms do sound like typical things related to a period.

Could taking a pregnancy test give a definite conclusion to put our minds @ total rest?

I'm not going to worry much anymore:)

.:Crispy:.

[*TiNK*]

Originally posted by Crispy
[B]Could taking a pregnancy test give a definite conclusion to put our minds @ total rest?


Yep it will give you a definate answer.

[lisa simpson's saxophone]

Is she on the pill yet? I remember you saying she might be going on it soon. The pill can fuck up your periods big time.

Was her period due? Or is it really early? If her period was due then it's most likely here and just extremely light. Having said that, occasionally light bleeding occurs when the fertilised egg implants itself in the lining of the womb (I think!) but if you haven't put her at risk of getting pregnant then this is very unlikely.

I was in exactly this situation last month - my period only lasted a day, and then disappeared. I was worried so I took a test (do a search if you want to read about it!) and it was fine. The test will be over 99% accurate if she does do one, so coupled with the fact that she's very very unlikely to be pregnant, it would probably put your mind at rest completely. They're about £8 and take about 1-3 minutes.

Is she stressed/ill/losing weight etc? This could potentially make them lighter.

[Crispy]

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Is she on the pill yet? I remember you saying she might be going on it soon. The pill can fuck up your periods big time.

Nope she's not on the pill yet.

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Was her period due?

Well to me yes as its been 4 weeks since she had her last one.

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Or is it really early?

To her it was a week too early than normally expected.

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
but if you haven't put her at risk of getting pregnant then this is very unlikely.

We've always had protected sex & checked the condom with a fine tooth comb for any form of leakage & there hasn't been any at all.

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
I was in exactly this situation last month - my period only lasted a day, and then disappeared. I was worried so I took a test (do a search if you want to read about it!) and it was fine. The test will be over 99% accurate if she does do one, so coupled with the fact that she's very very unlikely to be pregnant, it would probably put your mind at rest completely. They're about £8 and take about 1-3 minutes.

We'll have a talk about her taking a test when I see her this weekend. Atleast the test will bring some closure to the situation.

Originally posted by lisa simpson's saxophone
Is she stressed/ill/losing weight etc? This could potentially make them lighter.

I'd say she's very stressed with being a fresher @ uni & a list of work to do the length of her arm. Also, she's really run down & tired a lot of the time.

[swank]

*gone*

[Crispy]

All has come good & the period has started as normal now:yes:

Thanks for all the help given:)

[*TiNK*]

Glad for you :D