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About Deborah
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I can answer questions about pregnancy symptoms, contraception, abortion, adoption,and
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You are here: Experts > Teens > Health for Teens > Teen Pregnancy > Could i be pregnant?
Expert: Deborah
Date: 6/25/2008
Subject: Could i be pregnant?
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QUESTION: Alright! I had sex on may 3 & 4, as well as, on the 17. I had started my
period five days later! I usually start my period the day after the previous
month. Well I haven't started yet. I had taken a pregnancy test on the 23 of
June (around 5ish) and then the next morning, they both came out negative. I
still haven't started. I have been having the following syptoms: abdominal
cramping, lower back pain, going to the bathroom a little more, my breasts
have only gotten a little bigger, wanting to eat more (like 45 minutes after
being full), burping more manly, farting a tiny more, and it just hurts to lay on
mu stomach or just sit (i have to just lay back if i was sitting). Im just
confused! Could i be pregnant? My best friend (who is also pregnant), her
boyfriend, and my boyfriend is going to get me to take another next week
though if I haven't started my period yet!
ANSWER: Dear Krystal,
Let me see if I am understanding you.
May 3, 4, 17th, you had sex. 5 days later, 17 + 5 = 22 May 22 you got your period.
During the month of June, no sex?
Then when June's period was due, no period, right?
The pregnancy test you took at 5 on June 23 would not be accurate because you took it at the wrong time. You have to take the test the first thing in the morning when your urine is the most concentrated.
The test you took the next morning, however, should have picked up a pregnancy.
All I can suggest is what your boyfriend already suggested. Test again. Just be sure to take the test first thing in the morning.
Best wishes,
Deb
---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------
QUESTION: Yes, I haven't had sex in June. My bestfriend said it may be just to early to
know. Is that possible?
Answer
Dear Krystal,
Some women get negative results for months and they actually are pregnant. This is rare but it does happen. If the next test you take is negative and you still haven't had your period, get a blood test done at a medical facility.
The rule of thumb, however, is most pregnancy tests work as soon as you have missed your period, or two weeks after the sexual intercourse that may have impregnated you. These two dates usually are pretty close to each other.
Take care,
Deb
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