AboutDeborah Expertise I can answer questions about pregnancy symptoms, contraception, abortion, adoption,and
teen parenthood. Specifically, I can give up to date, accurate medical information, latest
studies as well as statistics pertaining to health issues surrounding pregnancy, and factors
to be considered before deciding to become a teen parent.
Experience I have answered over 3000 questions in this area on other health sites, most in the area of teen pregnancy.
Education/Credentials I have a bachelor's Degree in Biology, and am halfway through a Master's Degree, also in Biology. I have access to and read many of the top medical journals, from which I also get the best, most thorough and accurate to answers to pressing medical and health related questions.
Past/Present Clients ehealth over 3000 posts
pro-choice talk over 6000 posts
Expert: Deborah Date: 7/1/2008 Subject: I think im pregnant?
Question I'm 14 and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 23rd and 30th June, he came up me both times and i think i might be pregnant. Four days after we did it i got really sore boobs and i just had a feeling i was pregnant thats why we didn't use protection the second time. I'm due on my period on 5th July so i was wondering if i dont come on my period when can i take a HPT?
Answer Dear Natalie,
The answer to your question about when you can take an HPT is, as soon as your period is late. Make sure to follow the directions exactly. For example, take the test first thing in the morning. This is when your urine will be the most concentrated with highest level of pregnancy hormone.
The soonest a person could realistically have pregnancy symptoms would be about two weeks after unprotected sex. That's because the hormone that causes the symptoms, called hCG, is made by an embryo that has attached itself to the lining of the uterus. It takes about two weeks
for this to happen. In other words, the sore boobs and the pregnancy feeling were not pregnancy symptoms.
The first reliable pregnancy symptom experienced by most women is a missed period.
