Aug. 2nd, 2013

[identity profile] neumeindil.livejournal.com
On June 10th, when I was 7 weeks 3 days gestation, I elected to terminate my pregnancy. In 2007, I was told that the severity of my endomitriosis and ovarian cysts might not prevent me from getting pregnant, but would most likely keep me from carrying to term. At that time, I also elected to terminate, and that was done by suction, as I'd already started to miscarry. It, appropriately on a number of levels, sucked.

This time, I chose to attempt the prescription route. Looking back, I probably would have gone with suction, if I could know then what I know now. Explanation under the cut: possibly triggering for abortion/termination complications including GI and stomach issues.
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Please don't take this to mean that everyone who chooses to terminate, or terminates in this way, or chooses an IUD in spite of the risks will go through what I have. This is simply what happened to me, a string of "bumps in the road" as some would say.

I do caution you, however, to think carefully about the seat you purchase for the toilet in your first apartment. Think carefully about the furniture in the bathroom as well; something on which to rest your feet may one day turn out to be a good idea.

And finally, don't overlook or underestimate the depth of care you can get from a Planned Parenthood or similar reproductive health clinic. Knowing how your reproductive system works, how you *want* it to work, and owning it is one of the most precious rights we have as humans.
[identity profile] rosalindbeatric.livejournal.com
Background: I have been menstruating since the age of 10. I am now 27. During that time, I have always been extremely regular. My cycles are between 28 and 30 days, with ovulation occurring around the 14th. I can always tell when I'm ovulating. I've only ever been late a couple times in my life, but the next month my cycle is back to normal. I've never been pregnant and I've never been on hormonal birth control.

Problem: A day or two before my period last month, July 18, I experienced cervical mucus tinged with blood. Prior to that I had a lot of clear discharge like once might have before cervical mucus. I've never had cervical mucus around my period, only ovulation. My cycle was around 6 days, somewhat long, and the entire time I never had bright blood, only brownish and never too heavy.

Just a few minutes ago I went to urinate and found that I am experiencing moderately heavy brown spotting. This is roughly day 15 of my cycle and I should be ovulating, but I haven't had any signs of cervical mucus yet. In fact I haven't really had any discharge since my period ended. And now that I think of it, my husband and I had sex on the 30th and I had spotting afterwards (although not as extreme as right now). I've never had post-sex spotting before. I took a cheap pregnancy test on Monday, but it was negative.

Other symptoms: For about three weeks, I've had tender breasts. I feel hormonal, on and off. I lift weights 2-3 times a week and walk 3-4 times a week, but I don't exercise excessively. ExpandRead more... ). I'm on anxiety medication and do not feel particularly stressed.

I'll be making an appointment with Planned Parenthood for next week, but I feel a bit panicked right now as I've always been regular as clockwork. Should I take another pregnancy test? What could this be? Thanks in advance.
[identity profile] thusbands.livejournal.com
I am having some pain in my lower abdomen and I'm not sure what's going on. It's right inside where my pubic bone is. I've had it for a few weeks now and I just got my period so I know it isn't period cramps. It feels very different and lower. I don't really have any other symptoms. It doesn't hurt to pee and I wasn't spotting or anything. Sex does hurt if he hits certain spots. I've been constipated since it started so I'm wondering if it's because of that. It would make sense except I thought my intestines were closer to my back. Does anyone have any ideas? Is it something that I should get checked out? It's not super painful so I'm hesitant to go into the doctor in case it's really nothing.

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