Alice, age 20, writes: So, I think I might be pregnant. I’ve been having irregular periods recently because of a cyst found on my right ovary and I haven’t been quite sure of my cycles. Anywho, My husband and I had unprotected sex on June 5 or 6th and then on June 7th I was […]
Skipped 3 Periods in a Row, Negative Pregnancy Tests
Helpless (age 16) writes, Okay, so. Long complicated story short. I use a low dose birth control pill and take it very dependantly. I never miss pills. Problem is, back in april during the week that I was off birth control for my period, I had unprotected sex. My cycle usually runs about 31 days, […]
Skipped Period, Had Sex with Condom, Pregnant Now?
Not too smart chick (age 17) writes, Okay… Well since I started my period when I was 12 it’s always been irregular sometimes maybe for like 2-3 months. But kinda recently it has been the same day each month for 3 months in a row. Well I’ve only had 2 sex partners and I use […]
No Period, But All Pregnancy Tests Negative
Confusednegative writes: Hi I’m 22 years old. I have been on bc since I was 16. I have been with my bf for 4 years now. We use condoms and my bc for contraceptives. Usually I may be a day late if that but it’s never a bug deal tome. I sometimes forget my pills […]
Will You Be Seeing Pink or Blue?
If you’re like most pregnant women, you ache to know all you can about the tiny person growing inside your body. The more you learn about your baby, the more focused those dreams will become, and gender is a huge factor involved in your baby’s identity. Anxious to know more, many women rely on Old […]
Period 7 Days Late, 2 Negative Pregnancy Tests
Torrie asks, I’m now 7 days late for my period, I’m a little worried and i really want too know if i could be pregnant! I have had a sore back, feeling sick but not actually been sick, I’ve been tired alot more then i usually am, i have itchy nipples, i don’t eat as […]
Missed 4 Days of Birth Control Pill, Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Annie, age 17, writes, I had sex 3 days ago and I’m on the pill, I had missed 4 days of the pill and I suffer from poly cystic ovarian syndrome. I drank the pill of the 4 days that I missed right after having sex, he pulled out before he ejaculated. Is there a […]
Had Unprotected Sex, Throwing Up, Gaining Weight
Jayne writes, okay I’m 18 and i went to a mud hole concert for the days April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. i had my period somewhere around March 19th. well April 1st i had unprotected sex with my ex and i didn’t think anything of it because i have irregular periods, but about 6-8 weeks […]
First Time Sex, Used Condom, Period Is Late
Celise (age 15) writes, My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time on June 6. We used a condom and it did not break or slipped off. I was supposed to get my period the 12th but I never did and I’m still waiting. I haven’t experienced any pregnancy symptoms. I’m scared that […]
TCC after Contraceptive Injection
Jeeb (age 25) writes, “Hi there. My husband and I are TTC (trying to conceive). I was on the contraceptive injection but I had three completely regular months to the day. Last month my period was 11 days late and when it came it was very light compared to my usual and at least 3 […]
13 years old and hoping I’m not pregnant
O.K. I am 13 and in two months will be 14. I am like 3 weeks late!!! My last “visit” lasted for one day. I can’t understand if I am just over-reacting or miscalculating or what but I am sooo scared. What if I am??? What would I do? I don’t believe in abortion and […]
Prolonged bleeding & negative pregnancy test
Dear Hannah, I have had 2 miscarriages since Christmas. I have had a period since, but it lasted 13 days: my period started on the 8th of July and lasted 13 days. I haven’t had anything since. Should I see my doctor? I have done a pregnancy test, and it came back negative. Bobby
5 Important Tips When Choosing a Baby Name
Now that you have found out you are pregnant, people will begin constantly asking you when you are due and what you are having. After you find out the baby’s sex, people will then direct their questions as to what you are planning on naming the baby. Perhaps you aren’t even sure of this yourself. […]
Am I Having a Miscarriage? Elevated hCG but Heavy Bleeding
Megan writes, “Hi my name is megan me and my boyfriend have had sex we normally use condoms but a couple times have just pulled out I got my period on April 4 and then I started feeling sick my breasts were tender and my boyfriend had mentioned my mood changing fast by may 10 […]
Sex a Week Ago, Now Faint Line on Pregnancy Test
ayvasmommy (age 20) asks, “Ok I usually always have my period the 1st of each month that being said i usually ovulate 12-16 im not on any birth control and i had unprotected sex on th 8th an the next day i went an got a plan-b!!! Ok well on 15th i had unprotected sex […]
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