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AIBU to think that the doctor should have done a pregnancy test?

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onebridenobump · 06/02/2013 12:52

Hi, I posted this in Family planning but I'm getting more and more annoyed about it so hope you can help.

I decided to come off my contraceptive pill at the end of July/beginning of August and went back to having normal periods almost straight after. Relatively regular etc.

My last period was on the 20th November and was as far as I can remember normal.

Nothing since!! I've POAS 4 times in the last 2 months and each time it has come up not pregnant.

Any way, I went to see my GP and he couldn't have been less interested in what I was saying. He made me feel stupid that I had even come to see him and told me to come back if I still haven't had one in 6 months. He also told me that he didn't know why I was bothered unless I was trying to start a family.

He then started to question my reasons for coming off the pill (fair enough) and then said "and I suppose you've not been using any other form of protection, you do know what we call "safe sex" is don't you"

So 3 questions

AIBU to think that the doctor should have done another pregancy test/blood test to be sure that the 4 negatives that I have had is correct?

AIBU to complain to my GP's practice that I was made to feel stupid and accused of having unsafe sex in such a rude manner?

Thirdly, should I be worried about still no period or is it normal?

Thanks in advance

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coraltoes · 07/02/2013 13:02

hello
just to let you know, i had no periods for a yr after the pill, but got pregnant. it is not a sign of anything untoward, but is worth monitoring and mentioning to a gp for sure. it takes ages for things to settle after the pill, so try not to worry too much.

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McNewPants2013 · 07/02/2013 13:56

Stress can delay a period, it maybe because your are stressing about no period that could be delaying it.

How old are you

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onebridenobump · 07/02/2013 14:24

I'm 25, we're not trying to get pregnant I just want to be sure that I'm not.

I've got another gp appointment next thursday so I will find out then

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onebridenobump · 14/02/2013 15:08

Quick update,

Went to see a different doctor today who was very reassuring. Said that it was VERY unlikely that I was pregnant and that at this point I would be around 12 weeks and would more than likely know by now if I was.

He was slightly concerned that periods started normally after coming off the pill and have now stopped and has asked me to come back in 3 months if they dont return.

He also said if I wasn't reassured I could go for a private scan just to see for sure that I wasn't pregnant, recommended a place and gave me some leaflets and stuff.

I feel much better now and although not entirely sure that there isnt a problem, I feel like someone took me seriously and recognised my anxiety on the matter.

Thanks again for all your input xxx

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