Should I Take Another Test?

Stress can do crazy things to your body. I would call your doctor though. PMS and pregnancy can make your breast tender but its usually both of them. I have completely skipped periods before and had 2 in one month before. I dont think your pregnant. Plus when you are extremely stressed its hard to get pregnant. Do you have a lump? Not to freak you out but my mom had a lump in her breast that she had removed, it was non-cancerous but they said it could be caused by high amounts of caffeine and stress. I would see your doctor if it continues.

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You could take another pregnancy test, or you could have your OB do a blood test. I'd probably start with doing another home test because I wouldn't be able to wait to get into the doctor. Most home pregnancy tests these days will be accurate as early as the first day of your missed period, but it's possible that you could have had a false negative. It doesn't sound like you are pregnant since you did have a period, but who knows. Our bodies do funky things sometimes and some women have heavy vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. I'd take a test for peace of mind. If it comes back negative, it's probably negative. This could all be related to stress as well, it sounds like you might have a little bit of that in your life right now. Hang in there with the daycare, your daughter will do fine and she will reach a point where she really enjoys going. It will probably be more hard on you than on her. Good luck:)

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I've had 2 miscarriages that occurred in similar ways, I would test again.

M., you really should schedule an appointment with your doctor. Because you mentioned your period was "clotty" at times, it sounds very much like a very early miscarriage. That happens to women more than they realize. (My doctor told me that during an exam for an early miscarriage of my own.) If this is what has happened, you want to be sure your uterus has completely emptied so you don't get an infection. Also, it does not mean that anything is wrong with you, or that you won't be able to carry a baby if you should choose to get pregnant again. It just sometimes happens and no one really knows why.

Dear M.,
Make an appointment to see your doctor! It's great to get advice on a public forum and speculate about what's going on with your body, but your OB will know best and can run a test if necessary. Best of luck...try not to stress out or find another outlet to relieve your stress. That might help! Best wishes!

As others have mentioned, it is not unusual to have an unusual period when you are going through high stress and changes in life. I would not call the doc yet. Wait until you have gone past your next cycle before you worry. Even if you did miscarry, there really isn't much your doc can do other then confirm it. Some other mentioned a D&C. This really isn't necessary in most cases. Your body is fulling capable of cleaning itself out. It is also likely that you would just get another negitive from a pregnancy test. You body has to have time to build up hormones before a pregnancy test will show positive. Since it hasn't even been a month since your last period, even if you are pregnant, it is probably too early to tell. So wait a couple weeks before you test again and in the mean time, take a few precautions, no alcohol, careful with the OTC meds, that kind of thing, and you will most likely get your answer without having to make any appointments or spend any money. The waiting is miserable but that is all part of the program.

Back in June I had my yearly exam which included a pregnancy test because I needed anitbiotics anyway I thought stress and the medication along with the infection I had may have altered my cycle since my test was negative well a week later I found out I was pregnant had all the symptoms of starting my period really bad cramping which for me was unusual so they did an ultrasound I was 5 weeks along and the test came back negative the first time and several at home ones did as well.No bleeding but in your case call your Ob and thye can order a bloodtest before your appt if it'll be a few days to make sure your HCG levels are ok like as mentioned in other responses you could of miscarried at a very early stage causing the clotting.A ____@____.com is ok I had 1 done last yr not because of a miscarriage but for other reason and it was quick went home a few hrs later.

Hi M., If I were you I would do a pregnancy test again just to make sure. A few weeks ago I was having cramping and I thought that I was going to start my period and never did. I did have a period the month before though.I just thought that maybe I didn't start because I have cyst on my overies. I put it off and my breast started to hurt and I was feeling sick and finally I took a pregnancy test and it came back positive! I found out that I was 7 weeks along. I will be 10 weeks on Thursday! My husband and I are very excited! I hope that you take a test or that you go to the doctor and do a blood test ( that would be more accurate) just to make sure that you aren't. God Bless you and your daughter!

M.,
You need to go see your doctor. What you are describing sounds like a textbook "spontaneous abortion" (aka - early miscarriage). The doctor will probably draw bolld to see what your HcG level is and will likely order an ultrasound. They order an ultrasound to see if there is any "retained products." If there is not then you will go on your merry way, but if there is you will likely be scheduled for a D & C. This procedure will clean your uterus of everything left over from the fetal demise that your body has been unable to expel. These surgeries are done on an outpatient basis. You will have cramping and bleeding for a few days after and then you will go back to normal. Hope this helps!

Hi M.,

Any drastic changes can have adverse reactions to your body. The changes you've made recently (back to full time, daycare for your DD, etc.), along with the stress you're feeling, have probably messed up your cycle. I agree with the other moms and I don't think you're pregnant, but it never hurts to take another test to find out. It also isn't a bad idea to see the doctor as well - there are so many things out there today that are hard to recognize. Hang in there, things usually work themselves out, and you're DD wants to know her mommy's okay. :0)