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Well I am 13 and a girl and I have not had sex but I have not come on my period for this month and there are 7 more days of this month left?Could I be pregnant?Is my cycle not regulated or something?
P.S-My last period was on June 12 and it lasted for about 4-5 days.
Also,what if I end up having 2 periods in August?
And every since school ended on June 6th,I haven't even been around boys actually.
Corrina,
I'm confused on why you'd even consider pregnancy if you haven't been near a boy in the past month. No, it's very, very, very (very) unlikely that you are pregnant.
It's quite common for cycles to fluctuate at your age due to growth, hormones, stress, etc. You most likely will just skip this period and resume at a later date, not having 2 periods in August.
There are many, many adult women who don't have a period every month for the same types of reasons. So, give it a couple more weeks and if it hasn't started, then you may want to visit your doctor to find out exactly why, as it could be a problem with your thyroid or something similar.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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