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Hey,

So I’m on the pill and had sex a few times and used a condom each time with my boyfriend. The two times I’ve come off the pill (after my 3 week being on it) I’ve got my period. I’m just panicking a bit because today is my due date and I’m barely bleeding and concerned I might be pregnant! I stuck my finger up my vagina with a tissue and there was a bit of blood there but the tiniest bit. Then I put a tampon up there and when I pulled it out there was bits of blood on it. I’m just freaking out a bit because I’ve been saying I’ve been bloated but I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and a common symptom is bloating. Also usually I do have blood on my first day but I’m barely getting any and today I did experience that period feeling. Please just settle my anxiety

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