Medical Questions > Pregnancy Forum > Pregnancy Calendar Conception : When did I Conceive ? Forum

possible that I could have been pregnant since...

Pregnancy Forum
freaking out possible preg
is it possible to get pregnant buy penni...
is it possible that a baby could hide on...
Pregnancy Calendar Conception : When did I Conceive ?
is it possible that my one night stand c...
which date is my possible conception day...
possible that the first guy (me) is the ...
Related Topics
congestion for the past 2 months now Pos...
i have a 7mm l5-s1 bulge. Is it possible...
Stress fractures/non-runner - possible c...
User Profile
February 29th, 2012
I had protected sex on January 6 when my boyfriend ejaculated he took off the condom. I was worried about being pregnant so the next day 1/7 I took the Plan B one step pill within 24 hours. I got my period 2 weeks later on 1/16. I went to the emergency room on 2/1 for chest pain and took a pregnancy test and was not pregnant. On 2/17 I took a pregnancy test and sure enough I was pregnant. When I saw my doctor they assumed that I got pregnant after my period and that I was only 4 weeks pregnant. Do you think it's possible that I could have been pregnant since early Janauary or there is no way possible?


Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
replied February 29th, 2012
Pregnancy Q and A Answer A32165
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
There can be chances of contraceptive failures. Emergency contraceptive pills usually work in preventing pregnancy if taken within 48 hours of unprotected intercourse (provided you were not sexually active without protection after taking it). Since the emergency contraceptives contain high dosages of hormones, these can at times cause period pattern abnormalities and delayed periods. Visit your doctor/gynecologist at the earliest for thorough examination (to confirm pregnancy related changes/signs in body) and blood/serum HCG level test (to confirm/rule out pregnancy accurately). If pregnancy gets confirmed, consider getting serial HCG levels estimated. Doubling up of the hormone levels in 48-72 hours will show that pregnancy is going on smoothly. An early ultrasound scan done will help to know if pregnancy is intrauterine or ectopic along with confirmation of gestational age and viability. Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor/gynecologist and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately.
Take care.



|
Did you find this post helpful?
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Pregnancy Calendar Conception : When did I Conceive ? , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.