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 okay, so on february 1st me and my boyfriend had sex, he had a condom but
later on my mom told me that sometimes it can go over the top of the rim.
my boyfriend said hes positive it didnt but im still worried. my periods are
very irregular because i work out however they are usually heavy. i got a light
period two weeks after we had sex that was more like red colored discharge,
but ive also been running really hard lately. the other day my legs felt weak
and i felt dizzy but it was one day. i dont have other symptoms of pregnancy
but im not sure and im too scared to take a test. my mom says its not likely
but im still not sure. i feel like im gaining weight, but i cant tell if its bloating
from a period (even thought its light). and i havent been hungry at all. please
help me figure it out
Answer Dear e,
You are going to have to take a pregnancy test. Don't be scared. Being pregnant is not a terminal illness. Abortion is legal, adoption is another option, and of course you can always have the child. Then again, YOU MAY NOT BE PREGNANT.
For the record, I have never heard of semen coming out over the top of the condom. All condoms have an extra pocket at the tip to collect the semen as it comes out of the penis.
