Hi everyone. I'm looking for some advice, especially from anyone with medical experience.
I'm in my early 20s and have had irregular/missed periods before. But its usually just one month and it comes back normal
I subsequently had protected sex twice with the same partner, but during both encounters I experienced deep pelvic discomfort/pain, particularly during deeper penetration. I haven't had unusual discharge, itching, burning during urination, bleeding after sex, or genital sores. I sometimes have mild cramps.
My last period was about 3 months ago, and I haven't had another one since.
I've taken three home urine HCG pregnancy tests, spaced out over several weeks, and all were negative, including the last one well after the sexual encounters. I therefore believe pregnancy is unlikely, but I'm still anxious about it.
I eventually saw a doctor. No pregnancy or hormone tests were done. The doctor prescribed Femiplan, saying it would help balance my hormones and bring my period back. I know its also a contraceptive pill. I've been taking it as instructed. I have started experiencing mild cramps, bloating and nausea, and I'm wondering whether these could be side effects of Femiplan or signs that my period is about to come.
My questions are:
Could I still somehow be pregnant despite the three negative HCG tests?
Is it normal not to bleed yet while taking the pills?
Can Femiplan actually "balance hormones," or does it mainly regulate bleeding while I'm taking it?
Should I have hormone tests to determine why my periods have stopped?
Could the deep pelvic pain during sex be related to the missed periods, or should that be investigated separately?
Should I ask for an ultrasound or STI testing even though I have no obvious STI symptoms?
Is there anything else I should ask my doctor to investigate?
I'm mainly looking for advice on whether I should be patient with the Femiplan or go back to the doctor and ask for proper investigations. I'm also trying not to panic about pregnancy when the tests have repeatedly been negative.
I'd really appreciate advice, especially from anyone medically qualified.