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Could I be pregnant?
Okay so I had unprotected sex, I know, not a good idea. However, I got my period about 2 weeks afterward for 5 days. I haven't had sex since but my period is 7 days late. I have only had my period since I was 12 (16 now) so I could just be irregular although lately I haven't been. I know I'm young, please don't hate & say something judgmental I just need your advice.
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Ok it could be as simple as stress that can cause this don't worry about it to much ryte now don't stress and see what happens if u wish to txt me my lines open16067330447 just send me a txt but ur probally worring to much
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I don't think your think your pregnant. Getting your period means your womb has cleaned itself out to prepare for the next time you are fertile so an egg can implant. This does not mean you could not have an ectopic pregnancy which is where the egg grows outside the womb, though you could still get a period, I think.
Ectopic pregnancies are very dangerous and are life threatening for the mother if they rupture something. The best thing is to get a pregnancy test to make sure. If it is negative and you still do not get your period you should check in with a GYN. I am unsure if a negative test would rule out an ectopic pregnancy, I don't think it would so seeing a GYN is important if you do not get your period considering you had unprotected sex.
Now that you are over 14 you come under a Federal Law called HIPPA. This law states that anyone over the age of 14 may seek a doctors care for health of their reproductive systems with complete confidentiality.
This means you may seek a doctors help or consultation on your own without parental consent. Mom cannot be in the exam room with you during the examination and the doctor can tell her nothing of what is said or what you are examined or treated for without your written consent. They or their employees can go to jail for releasing any information without your consent. This law was written so that young people such as yourself can be totally truthful with their doctors.
This means if you wish to be put on birth control the doctor will write a prescription for you for what ever medication the two of you decide is best for you. Parental permission is not required.
When you make the appointment to see your doctor just tell them something to the effect that you wish to invoke your rights under HIPPA. They will take it from there.
While I think you are to young to be having sex I at least want you to be properly protected now that you are sexually active. This is why I am passing this information on. In the future you should not have sex, even i you are on birth control unless the boy is using a codon. This is for your own protection against some of the STDS and HIV that condoms will protect you from. Not all STDS can be prevented by using a condom but the do protect you form many of them.
There is an old saying that hopefully is still used today. "No rubber no lover." Keep this in your mind when your with a boyfriend it is your best protection.
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Getting your period doesn't mean you're not pregnant. You should get a pregnancy test (and not some shitty 99 cent one). If you're really concerned, go to a doctor.
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Well, I'm going to lean towards no since you had your period after. BUT. Let's play it safe, and say you should take a test and be sure. What a relief it will be when it comes out negative, right? I'm sure you're just having an irregular month. It happens when you're a teenager. But like I said, play it safe and be sure.
Got Dollar General Stores in your area? You can get a test for 99 cents, and believe me, they work just as good as the expensive ones. Or go to your county health department. If you don't have any money, they'll test you for free.
I'm not being judgmental, but I am going to say that always, always, ALWAYS use a condom. Even if you get on birth control, because, honey, you don't honestly know where he's been and what he could be passing on to you. Ya dig??
I get it- You're 16, you're sexually active (at least a little, obviously) Do yourself a big favor and do some research on STDs. Know your enemy, that way you truly know how important it is that you should always carry a condom in your purse, and make that guy wear it!
Like I said, not being judgmental, just speaking from a mother's perspective, and I'm a realistic mother.
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I dont think that you're pregnant, simply based on the fact that your period came. Periods can get knocked off their track when intercourse occurs so thats totally normal
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