Sexuality & Sexual Health

Could I Be Pregnant?

Published: November 05, 2019

Dear TeenHealthFX,

Hello I have a question ..since 2019 my periods usually come on the 26th or 28 of each month..wat happened is that on August 2019 I menstruated on the 26 until 30 ..then I had unprotected sexual intercourse the following week until the 7th of September... Then on the 17nth is sept my periods came back(I was shocked because it was too early)...since then I have not seen my periods.... Could I be pregnant or there is a problem?

Signed: Could I Be Pregnant?

Dear Could I Be Pregnant? ,

Most people do not know this, but the menstrual cycle starts on the first day of your period, not when it ends. Because of the current situation, it is possible that you could be pregnant. The first step would be to take an at home pregnancy test. Then, it would be equally important to reach out to a parent/guardian and follow up with a medical professional.

We would also like to mention the importance of practicing safe sex. TeenHealthFX encourages all teens to use condoms every time they have sexual intercourse. Not only are condoms 98% in preventing pregnancy when used correctly, but also equally effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.

If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.

Signed: TeenHealthFX

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