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 Psychology and 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
Question I have been on birth control for what maybe almost a year....i have been sexually active for 2 years. I recently had sex but we used a condom and when we did it again we used to POM pull out method. After, having sex i began to experience bad cramps whenever i had to pass gas and also i was very sore. After 2 days i thought i was back to normal. So, 1 one week passed and my period was suppose to come on as of now my period is 5 days late....and i am really worried that i might be pregnant! But I took 3 home pregnancy tests 1-2 days after my expected pregnancy was suppose to come....and they all came out negative. Even though the results negative im and still worrying and stressing that i am pregnant i mean im only 17.....do you think that there's a possibility that im pregnant. Prior to having sex...the Sunday after my previous period i took 2 active pills of my birth control then waited almost two and took another active pill after we had sex; do you think that this could be a factor. Even though i haven't had my period i still have that funny feeling. What should i do?
Answer Dear C,
In order for a pregnancy test to be accurate, you should wait at least 2 weeks after you had sex before you take the test. It sounds like you took the teat too early. Take it again after 2 weeks have passed since you last had sex. If it still is negative but you have not gotten your period, go to the doctor to find out what is wrong.
