Expert: Diana Archer - 7/28/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi. I'm 16 years old and i started using the depo shot in March of 2009. I was due to take my shot at the beginning of June 2009 however, I missed my shot. In the middle of June I had unprotected sex and it is now the end of July and I havent started my period. My nipples are sore and I have a dizzy spells  a few times. Could I be pregnant?

ANSWER: Hey,

Yes it's possible you could be pregnant.

Having unprotected sex can always cause pregnant, and you definitly seem to be having some of the symptoms.
Have you had any:
- Tiredness
- Vomitng
- Nausea
- Back pain


I suggest you do a test as soon as possible.

Diana

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QUESTION: Hi, thanks for answering my first question. I have been feeling really tired and my back has been hurting a little. I also been having these little cramps in my lower stomach. It's not quite like period cramps. I don't know if that has anything to do with it?

Answer
Hey,


Sounds very possible that you're pregnant.
Is the boy still around? It's important you let him know, because he could be very valuable support for you throughout this.
Have you done a test yet? This is the best way to tell.

If you're pregnant, you have several options.
1. Abortion. This is where you end the pregnancy, and it is usually a great option for people your age. Positives: Don't have to go through the pregnancy, no social pressure, safe. Negatives: Many people suffer depression after abortions.

2. Adoption.
This is where you go through the pregnancy, and give the baby to another couple. This could make someone else very happy, but you also would have to go through te pregnancy and then give up the baby at the end, which isn't easy to do.


3. Keeping it.
Huge commitment, but you also get a baby out of it.
Do you think you're ready?


Diana