Menstrual changes can occur for a number of different reasons. Early menstrual periods are usually caused by imbalanced hormonal levels. Hormone levels change for many reasons – pregnancy is just one. Illnesses and certain medications can sometimes change hormone levels. Anxiety and other forms of emotional daily stress can also affect the timing of periods.
However, since your period was lighter than normal, I would take a preganncy test just to be on the safe side. I am assuming that you used a condom during the sexual intercourse on December 15. Condoms are effective if they are used correctly. Did you use the condom from start to finish (was the penis covered before there was any contact at all with the vagina)? Was the condom intact at the end of intercourse and did he immediately remove the penis from the vagina after ejaculation by holding onto the rim or base of the condom while removing? Sometimes semen can leak out of the top of the condom if the penis is not immediately removed. Sometimes it can come off inside the woman during removal if the condom is not held in place. Did he check the expiration date of the condom? If he used a latex condom, did you use any oil-based lubricant during intercourse? Any type of oil can damage latex, causing holes and breakages.
If you would like more information on correct condom use or other methods of birth control or if you would like to make an appointment for a pregnancy test, please give one of our offices a call. Good luck.
5. January 2012
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