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 am 17 years old, i have missed my period and it has never happend to me before. i am sexual active but i havent had sex in two months. it was june 2009 the last time i did, it is now sept 2009. the july and augest after i had sex i got my period and they were normal. but now i am about 14 days late. could i be pregnant?
Answer Tina,
If those weren't actually periods you were having, but spotting which sometimes occurs during pregnancy, you could be pregnant. However, it doesn't sound like you are pregnant. If they were really periods, there is no way for you to be pregnant. The embryo attaches to the uterine wall, and the uterine wall is shed during menstruation. Therefore, the embryo would have been shed along with the uterine wall (which is blood).
The only way to know for sure is to take a home pregnancy test.
