[Zelda]

Hello everyone. Some background: I am 20, always have very regular periods. I am on birthcontrol and have been for about 2.5 years now. I last had sex on Dec 16th. We ALWAYS use condoms and I take my pill religiously at the same time each day.

Last week (Dec 27th-Dec29 or 30), I had a stomach flu. I wasn't vomiting, but I barely ate anything, had awful diarrhea, and a high fever (102F). I was due for my period this Sunday, Jan. 2nd. I had some light brown spotting yesterday and today. BARELY any. I only changed my pad once each day, hardly any was visible. Is this my period...?

Is it possible that the flu has cause my cycle to get tripped up? I doubt I am pregnant, but it is possible. I was just curious if the stress of travel (I've been out of town since Dec 17th) and the issue of illness could be messing with my cycle.

Please help?

[LanaBear]

It is very possible the flu tripped you up a bit. I firmly believe if the wind blows wrong it can trip up a cycle.

It sounds like you take the appropriate precautions to prevent pregnancy. Take a pregnancy test, just to know for sure. You may just skip this month all together. If you don't resume a normal cycle in the next month and your pregnancy test is negative, think about getting into the Dr for an exam.

[Zelda]

Thank you, that is sound advice. I'm unsure about how to get a hold of a pregnancy test since I'm visiting my parents without any transportation of my own, but I suppose I could make the attempt. lol Normally I keep a box on hand for emergencies, but obviously I'm not at home presently. If I skip more than twice, I'll definitely get into the doctor.

I was worried all of the diarrhea might affect my pill, but I didn't think it was too big of a deal because I am away from my fiance at the moment. Now I'm worried the illness has caused me to skip the period altogether..