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Ok on May 1st me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex and we did everyday up until the 13th. I got my period on the 21st of May, it was really heavy the first day and now its pretty lite could i still be pregnant even though i got my period and when should i test if I could be??
Hi Nicole,
Well having unprotectd sex, ofcourse theres a chance of pregnancy. You have to wait 19 days after having unportected sex to test for an accurate answer.
Although, if you're not wanting to get pregnant you have to have a form of contraception. Now whether it be a condom or something a more reliable its up to you. But you can't go around having unprotected sex and the risk of falling pregnant. It's selfish honey.
There are many great contrapcetives there are 100% effective. Thing's such as:
The Coyle 100% effective. The coyle gets inserted into the vagina in a painfree procedure. It relasises hormones to kill any sperm trying to enter the tubes. It lasts for up to 5 years and you don't have to remember to take it. If at any point during those 5 years you wish to start a family the coyle can be easily removed and you can start trying to concieve as early as the next day.
The rod 98% effective. The rod gets inserted into the underarm under local anthestic. It relaises hormones into the body to stop any eggs being reliased, resulting in no chance of pregnancy. It also stops periods and pains for the durating you have the rod in. It can also be tooken out at any point during the 3 years it lasts and you can start trying to concieve the next day.
The jag:
95%
The jag is a small injection into the lower back that you have to get every month. It numbs the falopian tubes not alowing any eggs to be relaised. After the month if you don't get another jag you can fall pregnant withing 2 hours!
There are many more, those are just my favourites. To find out more information on the contraceptives contacnt your local Doctors Surgery,Hospital, Family Planning, Sexual Health Clinic or Planned ParentHood.
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Kimberley, Expecting Mother.
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I am 20 years old, and have a beautiful 21 month old daughter, a 7 month old son and pregnant with my third child. I can answer any questions about dealing with teenage pregnancy, telling your partner/mother/father etc. I can help you find out if you are pregnant, how to cope through-out pregnancy, the birth and raising your child. I can help with the different options of child birth. How to recover after birth and preparing for the arrival of the baby. I can also help you deal with abortion or thinking about abortion. I myself have had an abortion so I know how it feels. Dealing with an abortion isn't easy, so I will help in any way I possibly can. I can answer most questions on teen pregnancy, and I may not have the perfect answer every time but I will always try my best.
Experience
I am a 19 year old mother, I have two beautiful children. I am pregnant with my third. I have learned how to cope and support myself during my pregnancy, and raising my child.
Organizations
I belong to a group in my local community to help teenage mothers. It is for support for mothers expecting or mothers that have had children in their teenage years. I also belong to a group helping mothers who have children with learning difficulties.
Education/Credentials
I have 2 children of my own, and am expecting another. I have worked in a nursery with children with learning difficulties. And days during the week I work in a local nursery caring for young children.
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