Re: 15 and pregnant?
From: Fadette (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:41:58 -0500 (CDT)
I recommend that you shop around a little. Those pregnancy tests can be
very expensive. I think the cheapest can be found in stores like
Walmart and Target.
If you think you're pregnant, I recommend you find Planned Parenthood.
Call 1-800-230-PLAN or go to their web site:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ to find the nearest location.
Planned Parenthood is an organization that supports choice. They will
tell you what your options are. They will be on your side, no matter
what choice you make.
Good luck!
At Mon, 1 Jul 2002, Laura wrote:
>
>There is no age requirement to buy a pregnancy test at the drug store.
>They are very easy to use, and your mother will never have to know--I
>would go buy one of those and see what the result is before you worry
>about what comes next.
>
>At Mon, 1 Jul 2002, Hannah wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>I don't know where to begin this. I guess I'll start by saying I'm 15
>>and seek help from someone. I know you've heard this a million times
>>before but please, for my sake, listen just once more. I had
>>unprotected sex and am late. I'm scared I'm pregnant but I can't tell
>>anyone. I think I have all the symptoms including: bloating, sore
>>breasts, gained weight (especially my stomach), and of course the missed
>>period. Okay, so the thing is I can't get tested because if my mother
>>found out she would die. Should I just go and get one of those home
>>pregnancy test from the drugstore?... am I old enough to buy one? And
>>if I do get one and am pregnant, what do I do from there? Can I get an
>>abortion without a parent's permission? How much do abortions cost? Are
>>there other alternatives to abortions? I mean I know its to late for the
>>morning after pill... but still. Oh God, I don't even know what I'm
>>saying. Most the time I just walk around rubbing my stomach... is
>>there reallysuc thin as women's intuition? If there is then I have it.
>>Okay, well its been nice to get some of this out. Please respond...
>>please. Thank you.