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Pregnant?
So I'm 16 years old; my boyfriend of 2 years is 18. We're pretty serious (although we are young). I've never been on birth control and my periods are pretty consistent and normal. On April 12th, I started my period. It ended on April 16th. I had sex April 18th (early morning). So it was whatever then on April 26th it looked as if I was starting my period again, only it was light and stopped after a day. I googled it and it said I could have been spotting. I wouldn't be concerned with this normally but I've never spotted, ever. Also it says that I was ovulating (and was extremely fertile) the following week after I had sex. It's also a fact that sperm can live inside of you for 3 to 5 days. I started ovulating on April 21st or 22nd I believe. April 18th is only 3 or 4 days from that. So I'm a little worried. I haven't missed a period yet because my period isn't due until May 10th. I'm just wondering if this sounds like I could be pregnant or am I just worrying over nothing. Please help. Thanks in advance. xx.
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I dont want to critisize, but how can you be having a serious relationship and being sexually active and not be on birth control?
You're only 16! If by some lucky chance you arent pregnant you need to get on birth control ASAP.
No one can say if they think you are pregnant or not. Only a test can tell you for sure. But to me it looks like you could be. I'd say theres more of a chance you are then you arent.
My advice comes from getting pregnant (by choice) at 17, so i kinda know a bit about being young and having kids... Its not easy.
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Spotting can actually be an indication of a fertilised egg implanting - so it's right that you are concerned.
A pregnancy test will not be accurate until you have missed a period - there are a few on the market that claim to be accurate beforehand, but these can be misleading if you test too early. It's best to wait till your period is expected; also keep in mind that stressing about this could cause your period to be late this month.
If your period comes, then that answers that. If not, test - a positive means you're pregnant. If you get a negative but your period doesn't come, wait a couple of days and try again.
Hoping everything is all okay for you. It might be worth getting a book called 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility' - it's covers the complex area of ovulation, fertility, and avoiding/trying to get pregnant in really clear language.
If you aren't pregnant, I would suggest you and your boyfriend do some serious talking about birth control. If you aren't ready for a baby, it really is best to protect yourself as much as possible from that situation.
All the best.
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Did you use a condom?
I don't know if there's any way to tell before a missed period other than taking a pregnancy test
(which may not work if it's too early) if you're pregnant. Sorry, but I'm afraid you're just going to have to wait it out...
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