“With my current girlfriend, there is a lot of T-A-L-K about sex, pleasure and contraception. It is equally important, if not more, that she enjoys sex as much as me.”
—Russell, 18, Canada
What are some common signs and symptoms of pregnancy?
The first clue is usually a missed or especially light period. Other signs are breast soreness or tenderness, having to urinate (pee) more often, feeling really tired, feeling nauseous and throwing up. Any of these signs can start happening as early as two weeks after conception. But, they can take longer to show up. And some women never experience any of these things, while others get them all. Every pregnancy is different.
But remember, many signs of pregnancy are a lot like the things you’d feel before getting your period. Or, other health problems could be causing you to feel nauseous, for example. So, if you think you’re pregnant, get a pregnancy test. You can go to a clinic or use a home test kit, available at drugstores.
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Your Comments
RE: Another Juno?
Posted by: DanR on Nov 14th, 2008 11:00am
It's impossible for me to say for sure if you are pregnant
or not...but it is possible that you could be. The spotting
could be from torn tissue in the vagina caused by lack of
lubrication. The fact that you are feeling sick could be a
stomach virus, or nerves, so if that is the only symptom you
have, I wouldn't stress too much. Stress can slow down and
even stop your period, so try to relax. If you are late,
then I would suggest getting a pregnancy test and either
way, you should also consider STD testing as well.
Another Juno?
Posted by: mischa92 on Nov 12th, 2008 9:38pm
About two weeks ago I had unprotected sex and the guy pulled
out. Two days before that I had just gotten off my period
and then after we had sex I spotted blood. I'm not supposed
to start my period for another week or so but I've felt
nauseous this past week. Am I pregnant or is it just
nerves?
RE: confused....
Posted by: DanR on Nov 4th, 2008 3:00pm
If you have had penile-vaginal intercourse and you have not
had your period in 2 months, it sounds very possible that
you could be pregnant. I suggest that you get a home
pregnancy test or go to a local clinic to get tested as soon
as possible. The longer you wait, the less time you will
have to consider all the options that are available to you
if you are pregnant. If you need to find a clinic near you,
check out this link: http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/.
confused....
Posted by: angie25 on Nov 3rd, 2008 8:03pm
while i was having sex i bleed...my period was about 2 come
in 2 days but it never did..3 days later ma period came but
only for 1 day day...i havent got ma period in 2 months i
threw up in school and im always tried i went 2 da doctors
bcus i had an infectin n dey tool a pee sample but didnt
tell me i was pregnant but i told dem i was not havin
sex....WAT DO U THINK?
RE: pregnant....?
Posted by: DanR on Oct 21st, 2008 11:15am
Yes, it sounds like it is very possible that you could be
pregnant. I would suggest going to the store and getting a
home pregnancy test or visiting your local clinic for a
pregnancy test as soon as possible. The longer you wait,
the less options will be be available to you if you are
pregnant. If you need to find a clinic near you, check out
this link: http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/.
pregnant....?
Posted by: Lady Red on Oct 17th, 2008 9:59pm
Okay so like the last time I had my period was on July 28,
2008.... && I havent had a period since then... I have been
sexually active... && lately I have been eating like crazy a
bit and I'm almost always tired.... Is there a chance that I
may be pregnant?
RE: should i worry or not?
Posted by: DanR on Sep 22nd, 2008 12:22pm
Unless there was a hole in the condom or the condom was too
big, the condom should not leak. The wetness you were
feeling was probably just the natural lubricants that the
vagina creates when you are sexually aroused. Also, if this
just happened five days ago, it is HIGHLY unlikely that you
would be feeling any kind of symptoms of pregnancy that
quickly. I would try to relax and wait for your period to
come. Too much stress can causes changes to your cycle, so
relax!
should i worry or not?
Posted by: island_chick_2006 on Sep 21st, 2008 1:04am
i just had sex 5 days ago and we used a comdom and
everything but im just still worried if im pregnant or not.
is it possible for the condom to leak?because when we were
done i was really really wet! my boobs hurt alot and ive
been peeing all day. but i feel fine and everything im just
worried and really stressed out. HELP ME PLEASE!!
RE: is there a chance?
Posted by: DanR on Aug 18th, 2008 11:00am
As I said in my previous reply, it is possible, so if you
are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, you
should get a home test or go to a clinic and get a pregnancy
test. If you need helping finding a clinic, check out this
link: http://www.sexetc.org/page/get_tested/. I would
suggest doing this as soon as possible so that you don't
miss out on any of the options available to you. Good Luck!
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Another Juno?
Posted by: mischa92 on Nov 15th, 2008 12:45am
Well that's not the only symptom. I've also had headaches
and am more tired than usual. I'm pretty sure it's just
nerves though. Thanks for the feedback.