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signs I should look for to see if she is pregnant?

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I could be over-paranoid but I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend for about 15 seconds (messing around) I did not cum and I don't believe I pre-cummed either. Before we had sex she was rubbing me with my shorts on and I noticed wet markings on my shorts (is this precum?). I don't mean to get personal but I have to add that she gave me a oral sex before I put it in and if I remember correctly my penis was dry (no cum). The following night she told me she was having cramps in her stomach, she insisted it was her having her period soon. So my question is what are signs I should look for to see if she really is pregnant? I'm looking for weeks 1-2 signs of pregnancy. Again, I could paranoid but I need enlightment.

I really do apologize for being annoying, please don't post "oh another youngster having unprotected sex". I've learned my lesson big time. I'm such a worry wart...
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replied September 30th, 2011
Hi,
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Do not depend on appearance of symptoms alone to confirm pregnancy. The appearance of the symptoms depends on how the body reacts to changing hormonal status during pregnancy. Few women can experience symptoms as early as 24-48 hours after fruitful intercourse while few women do not experience any symptoms at all. The symptoms suggestive of early pregnancy include: fatigue, increased tiredness, increased appetite, increased sleeping, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to smell, constipation or other bowel habit changes, abdominal cramps, spotting, brown/orange/pink discharge, shorter or lighter periods, breast swelling/tenderness/soreness, sensitive nipples, darker areolas, appearance of Montgomery tubercles around areolas, heavier feeling in breasts, breast discharge/colostrum discharge, appearance of veins over breasts, pelvic discomfort/heaviness, increased/altered vaginal discharge etc. Few women can experience majority of these symptoms whereas few can only experience a few of them. Wait and watch for her next periods. She should visit her doctor/gynecologist for further evaluation and assistance if she does not get her periods within 10 days of expected period dates, or if she develops any new symptoms suggestive of pregnancy. If pregnancy gets ruled out, and if you intend to remain sexually active, she should consider getting started on suitable regular birth control measures to be protected (after her periods). She should be regular with birth control use as instructed. Avoid having unprotected sexual contact.
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