Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Original poster

Two months late from a rape Light period

11 replies

Mtjts85 · 25/10/2018 02:02

Hi. I was unfortunate to be raped on the 10th of September in my house by someone I know. Anyway. I was due last week if the month and missed my period. I'm due around now, second month. It's been very light. A few spots one day, nothing the next and then a few spots today. I've not had to wear anything it's very minimal. I've done two test both negative. I don't know whether to ring the docs in the morning x

OP posts:
tuttifritti · 25/10/2018 02:09

So sorry to hear you were raped. Do you want to talk about it? How do you feel about being late?

Leyani · 25/10/2018 02:15

Sorry to hear about what happened to you. Flowers

The test should be positive by now if you were pregnant so it’s more likely a stress reaction by your body, but you should get it checked out to be sure. You’d have to mention to the GP what happened as they don’t usually do anything to confirm pregnancies if there’s no special circumstances ( I think). All the best to you Brew

Original poster
Mtjts85 · 25/10/2018 02:36

Thankyou. I mean a baby is a baby to me so I wouldn't go into to meltdown. It is probably just stress but I'll try and get a call back from my gp if I'm awake. I'm not going to sleep until six am atm. It's a good job I'm on sick with a bad back

OP posts:
catmum94 · 25/10/2018 02:39

You went through something very stressful and stress can affect your cycle so I would imagine that's why. Hope you're okay and finding a way through 

Original poster
Mtjts85 · 25/10/2018 02:43

It was someone I've known for fifteen years that was in love with me. I put myself in a vulnerable position. I'm kinda half to blame. I just don't get what my body is doing ATM x

OP posts:
blooddiamond · 25/10/2018 03:03

Op whatever the circumstances please try to not think of this as being your fault in anyway. Be kind to yourself, you've obviously suffered a really horrible thing and you don't need to place any blame on yourself at all.
Is there any local support for people who have suffered assaults? That might be helpful for you if you are blaming yourself.

blooddiamond · 25/10/2018 03:08

Also seconding prev post about stress possible being the cause. If two tests are negative 6 weeks after the event then they are unlikely to be false negatives. Hopefully the doctor will be able to reassure you.
FlowersFlowers

Ifeelinclined · 25/10/2018 03:31

You are never at fault for rape or sexual abuse. I am so sorry this happened to you. Stress can definitely cause your period to be late. Maybe a trip to the GP would help, possibly for a referral for some counseling? You've been through a terribly traumatic ordeal. 

Original poster
Mtjts85 · 25/10/2018 03:45

Thankyou everyone. No doubt I'll be awake at 8am anyway. I keep telling myself to go to the dr but put it off thinking today will be the day I have a proper period and not just spotting. I have a key worker who is lovely but the police aren't perusing it and I've been moved onto other services. You know what it's like. Thankyou for all your kind words tho x

OP posts:
Original poster
Mtjts85 · 26/10/2018 00:56

I think finally getting all this stress off my head with your kind advice did something. I feel like i've started a normal but light bleed. It probably was stress. I wouldn't have been angry if I was pg but I can now chill and focus on the child I have and get my sleep back to normal. Thankyou everyone for your kind words x

OP posts:
blooddiamond · 26/10/2018 21:50

Glad to here you're feeling a little better, please still consider help with the emotional impact if you can.
Thank care of yourself x

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread