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I am wondering if I am pregnant or if I am sick.

Sent to Health Experts September 19 2006 at 2:08 PM
   

I am wondering if I am pregnant or if I am sick. There is a stomach virus going around my school (I am a teacher) and everyone in my family except for my son has had it. I had a tubal in 2001 but it is the kind that can be reversed. So, I am now 6 days late, have bloating, tender breasts, vomiting (which could be from the stomach virus), mood swings, and fatigue (again, possibly from the stomach virus.) Should I be worried or just wait this out for another week before checking into testing?

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September 19 2006 at 2:19 PM (10 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
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If you've had unprotected sex and you have normal periods, there is always a reason to believe you may be pregnant - tubal or not. Your chances, obviously, are decreased, but not completely gone - it has happened before.

You're stating that you're 6 days late - most home pregnancy tests are sensitive enough to pick up hcG in your urine now. If you take one, the results should be fairly accurate - however if it is negative and within a week you haven't started your period, it is advisable to make an appointment with an ob/gyn in order for them to run a blood pregnancy test.

Until you know for sure the best thing to do is to treat your body as if you are - no smoking, drinking, or medications.

Good luck!

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