confused

[bobbikay]

my friend thinks she might be pregnant. she had sex on the last day of her period, and even though it's not likely to get pregnant on your period, she has some symptoms: nausea (she looked at a piece of my ham and almost puked), persistent headaches, abdomen pain, gas,changes in appetite and she's always tired. if she were pregnant, she would be 3 weeks. do these symptoms occur that early? i've heard that teens are WAY more fertile than adults, and they can ovulate at weird times. so i'm wondering, what are the chances that she is pregnant? (also, no protection was used)

[janeo]

She might be pregnant. Best thing is to do a test.

[Eve]

If she had unprotected sex at anytime there is a chance that she may be pregnant.

Every woman is different but symptoms can occur very early.

The best way is to take a test although at 3 weeks it may be a bit early for the pregnancy hormone to show on som shop bought tests, some tests are more sensitive than others so best to check on the packet if buying one when the first time is she can take it. If she buys a couple of tests then if the first one is negative then she can wait until after her period would have been due to take another to check.

A trip to her doctor is probably the best idea all round as they have very sensitive tests and can also do blood tests. Whatever the result then if she isn't pregnant they can investigate the other symptoms if needs be.

If she is pregnant and having abdominal pain, which can happen in a normal pregnancy, this should be checked out as soon as possible by a doctor in any event to check that it isn't the sign of something like a threatened or early miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. A doctor or midwife would be able to advise better and refer for tests or a scan if appropriate.

If he pain is severe and she has a fever or any bleeding or pain in her shoulder then she should go to the hospital urgently.

[redcrx]

having unprotected sex at any time of the month can result in pregnancy and other nasties. I suggest your friend takes a trip to a family planning clinic and asks for advice, not only on the worry of pregnancy but also contraceptive and the risks of STDs. Young girls may be more fertile but they dont seem to now much about precautions.

Of course, she may be lucky and just have a stomach bug or aneamia (sp)

[Pippa68]

Very true, caz ~ Mr P is off work puking right now..and I don't think he is pregnant ;o)

[bobbikay]

thanks!!! :-D