Female, 18, Straight

I was wondering what pregnancy symptoms would be discernable when you are on the pill. I've been on the pill for three years, getting my period every three months. So I'm constantly afraid I am pregnant because some symptoms are the same when you are on the pill (water retention, sleepiness, etc).

Are you on a type of birth control like Seasonale? It’s a kind that allows a woman to only menstruate four times a year during usage. If you aren’t, I would suggest consulting your doctor and switching brands. Getting a monthly period offers some women a sense of peace they are not pregnant, and it obviously does for you as well. However, if you are taking the pill regularly and at the same time everyday, then you have no reason to think you are pregnant.

And common symptoms of pregnancy can include breast tenderness, fatigue, morning sickness, mood swings, the constant need to pee, and weight gain.