Re: possible pregnancy...?
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:47:11 -0500 (CDT)
Megan
Probably pretty slim. doc will check for cyst and may do some
bloodwork. May give you some hormones to bring down a period
At Sun, 29 Sep 2002, Megan wrote:
>
>I'm 17 years old, and although I've had my period for 6 years, it has
>never been regular. It generally spans from 31-45 days but I've gone 13
>months without getting it. In late May, my boyfriend and I had sex,
>with a condom and he did not ejaculate in me. I got my period in June,
>4 days late, but it was normal duration, color, heaviness, etc. I
>haven't had sex since the one time in May or other experiences that
>could lead to the possibility of being pregnant. I should have gotten
>my period in early August, but I didn't. Around that time, I was going
>through a break-up and suffering from mild depression and extreme
>stress. There would be days that I wouldn't eat, and I ended up losing
>7 pounds in less than a month. My eating habits have improved and my
>stress has decreased, but I still haven't gotten my period. I realize
>that when it comes to sex, almost anything is possible. I also know
>that there could possibly be another problem besides being pregnant. I
>have a pregnancy test scheduled in a week, but I was just wondering what
>to expect from the doctor such as possible problems. I also was
>wondering what the chance of me being pregnant is. Thank you.
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
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