Re: Am I pregnant? I need help, please.

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Slim, but not zero. The fertile window encompasses the day of ovulation and hte 5 days befoer ovulation -- if your period lasts for 8 days and you usually ovulate on day 12, you oculd be within that window.

.....My period is not yet late. I have talked to three medical >professionals and they have all said they really don't think I am
>pregnant but I guess I am just trying to get all the opinions I can. I
>tried getting a blood test but it was a real run around so I gave up.
>Any home tests that will work this early?

Most home tests, such as First Response, will detect pregnancy as soon as the first missed day, but not much sooner.

Sorry about so many questions, >I am very young and very concerned. And no more unprotected sex for me.
>Thank you very much.

Well, at least you've learned a lesson from this -- no condom, no sex! Also, you should be screened for STDs since you had unprotected sex.

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Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered -- especially now that I have a new baby to take care of!!

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