Some problems regarding my cycle...

[depaero.livejournal.com]

Hello there!

I'm a new member over at this community. Looks like I have some problems regarding my menstrual cycle. For starters, I'm 20 this year, going on to 21 next March.

First of all, I have just lost my virginity early this month, and my boyfriend and I were going like bunnies since then. About 11-12 days ago, we had unprotected sex, but I took Plan B the very next day (and I know I took it correctly). According to the nurse, it was quite late in my cycle when that happened and it was very unlikely that I would get pregnant. Then, on last Tuesday, my boy found some blood on his condom and I got a very thick discharge after having sex.

Anyway, I have a *quite* regular cycle of 30-35 days, and the last time I had my period was on the 21st of November. Therefore, I'm supposed to get my period these few days. Over the last weekend, I kept having cramps in my lower abdominal area and I thought my period was going to come. Also, there is a slightly brownish discharge on my underwear. I also get all sorts of pre-menstrual symptoms such as getting some zits, being emotional and being constantly hungry. However, my period hasn't shown up yet. Needless to day, my boy and I are already freaking out over a possible pregnancy.

Also, I'm waiting for my period to come so that I can start taking my Microgynon 30. Any comments about Microgynon 30?

Here are some questions:
1. I've heard that having sex for the very first time can push a girl's period back. Is that true?
2. How far can Plan B (the ECP I took) push back a period? Is it normal not to have any bleeding after taking Plan B? The nurse told me that I might have some light spotting, but I didn't experience any.
3. Is the brownish discharge normal before a period? I hardly pay attention to my undies before this, so I couldn't know for sure.

Thanks in advance.

Comments

[urbandelirium.livejournal.com]

the brown discharge is usually normal, signalling the start and ending of a period. it's different for everyone though, i'm not sure about the other questions. hope it all works out.

[boobear34.livejournal.com]

1) yes.. it's true. If sex can regulate an irregular cycle for a few months, it can certainly throw it off a regular cycle for a bit
2) I don't know
3) Yes, it's normal.

also.. the more you freak out about a possible pregnancy, the later your period's probably going to be
just settle down.. I know, easier said than done. If it eases your mind, do extensive research on your Plan B.. BEYOND what your doctor has told you.

[depaero.livejournal.com]

An update on the situation:

I just got my period last night. :) Looks like it's really Plan B which has delayed my period by 3-4 days. No worries!