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October 9, 2009 (Also posted in General Pregnancy Questions)

I'm 23 years old, recently married. I do not use birth control other then the withdrawal method, for various medical and personal reasons. My menstrual cycle is typically 4 to 6 weeks, with 6 being the normal. My last menstrual cycle started on July 28, 2009, which would make me 3 weeks late as of Oct 7. I have been irritable, moody, hungry, I have experienced weight gain around my midsection, I continue to be very bloated and have experienced a lot of cramping in my abdomen and lower back, at times very painful. Indigestion, heart burn, gas, sleeplessness, frequent urinary tract infections, a lot of clear discharge, frequent urination and occasional head aches. I have taken home pregnancy tests on Sept 23, Sept 30 and Oct 7, all of which have come back negative. I will test again on the 14, and I have scheduled an appointment with a Planned Parenthood clinic on the 16th. Should I request a blood test be done? I am beginning to think that I might be pregnant with a false negative or suffering from a medical condition that would cause missed period, such as poly-cystic ovarian syndrome. Would anyone have information about the symptoms of poly-cystic ovarian syndrome or false negatives on pregnancy tests. Any advise is wonderful. Thank you!