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

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 26 Jul 1999 02:24:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 11 Jun 1999, Kelly Shanahan, MD wrote: >I took a home pregnany test about three days before my period was due and it turned out positive.
>At Thu, 10 Jun 1999, Scared wrote:
>>
>>Hi, I have a question. I have very regular periods that last about 5
>>days each. My cycles are usually between 26-30 days long. Nearly 2
>>weeks ago, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. It was the day right
>>after my period was over; in fact, it may have still been going on very
>>lightly. My boyfriend withdrew his penis long before he climaxed. My
>>question is, what are the chances of my being pregnant?
>
>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.
>
>--
>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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