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    Question Switched BC pills= new symptoms? Or...something else?

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    Last month I had to switch my BC pills (From Ocella to Zarah because it was discontinued), so I've been taking Zarah for about a month and a half. Does switching pills make you have to readjust to the pill all over again? (weight gain, bloating, headaches..etc). The past week I have been so bloated and some days I'm really hungry and others I don't want to eat. I've also been really emotional (more than usual) and crabby, and I have been getting cramping and more clear discharge then I'm used to...it happens randomly and will often go thru my panties and even a little through my jeans. Very awkward and gross. Is this because of my switch? If so, wouldn't this have happened the first month I took Zarah instead of the second month? If the answer is no, then could I be pregnant? My boyfriend and i have sex a lot, and never with a condom (hence the BC, haha). He doesn't pull out most times. We have sex every week at least 2-3 times almost every week. So..is there a possibility? Should I go get a HTP??

    Thank you for your help, it means the world to a confused 18 year old.

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    I totally meant HPT (home prego test)..sorry for the typo!

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    Never hurts to grab a hpt just to ease your mind. Most likely you're just experiencing side effects from BC, but anytime you think you "might" be pregnant, it's best do a test cause if you are preggo you don't want to be taking the pill.

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    Thanks BeautifulDisaster. It's common sense but I just don't want to freak myself out more than usual. I'll grab one after work today!

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