Join Our Community!
Pregnancy Forum > Am I Pregnant Forum > Scared!! (Page 1)
Birth control is helpful in preventing pregnancy. Need to know more about birth control? Start here to learn more about popular methods of birth control....
You have many birth control options. Each works differently. What are the choices and what should you consider in order to help you make your decision? ...
Each method of birth control comes with risks to your health. What are the general problems you could encounter?...
Avatar
Q: Scared!!
asked by: tooworried8 on December 28th, 2007
New User
Im 17 years old..Im a senior in high school everythin is going according to my "ultimate goal" but I had unprotected sex on a drunken night and I have since missed my period but I do not have any symptoms. I "should" get my next period in a couple of days. Is is possible that Im pregnant? Even though I dont have any symptoms.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(39)
Avatar
young Girl
replied on December 28th, 2007
Especially eHealthy
if you had unprotected sex then yeah sorry but you could be
you havent missed your period yetr if your supposed to get it in a few days

stop haveing sex if you dont want kids

oh and you also may have an std
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
wow...I was acutally looking for somethin a lil more helpful...
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
mrsJ
replied on December 29th, 2007
Experienced User
I am really sorry for your scare but the fact that you had unprotected sex and have since missed a period is not a good sign. However there are several reasons you can skip a period other than pregnancy, stress alone is one reason. Also if you are not very regular to begin with you never know for sure when your next period is. Obviously you should be wearing condoms or not having sex at all but if this happens in the future (and I hope it doesn't) you can always take the morning after pill which is available at Planned Parenthood. That needs to be done within the first few days though and you are obviously way past that. At this point you need to take a pregnancy test. If it is positive you need to start considering your options and deciding what you want to do. Like I already said, if you had unprotected sex and have already skipped an entire period and due for your next one already odds are not in your favor right now. Again I am really sorry you had to go through this hopefully next time you will make a better choice.

Also you should get tested for STDs, I know it sucks to think about right now but the girlfriend is right you could have had an STD exposure.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
Thank you for you advice. Acutally I have had protected sex before and I have always been pretty careful. But unfortunatley I put myself in a bad situation. I honestly dont know what to think. For some reason Im too scared to take a test because Im worried of the results. Stupid I kno...this is not somethin that I can say I planned on.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Verizon-y
replied on December 29th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
The sooner you take the test the sooner you can decide what to do, You can abort the pregnancy, if you are pregnant, or have the child and put it up for adoption, or keep it and find a way to support yourself and your child.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
I havent really thought of what Im goin to do if I am. The guy knows but he is a year younger than me and has a girlfriend. He said he would help..but his parents just cant find out..which means I should prolly just forget bout that one.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Verizon-y
replied on December 29th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
tooworried8 wrote:
I havent really thought of what Im goin to do if I am. The guy knows but he is a year younger than me and has a girlfriend. He said he would help..but his parents just cant find out..which means I should prolly just forget bout that one.


Well, having a child is hard enough, and to bring one into this world with no father, and no financial support, is even harder. It would be better, in my opinion, to wait until you are older, have a good job, and are married before you have a child.
Did you find this post useful?
|
User Profile
Marianne0558
replied on December 29th, 2007
Supporter
tooworried8 wrote:
I havent really thought of what Im goin to do if I am. The guy knows but he is a year younger than me and has a girlfriend. He said he would help..but his parents just cant find out..which means I should prolly just forget bout that one.


How the hell would he expect to help you and this potential baby out without telling his parents??? That isn't possible. If you are pregnant, and decide to keep this baby, his parents (and yours) should be one of the first people to know.

Parents seem scary in these situations, and can be. Once the initial shock fades, things will be okay.

Next time you decide to go out drinking illegally, make sure to bring condoms.

And yes, you COULD be pregnant. You COULD get pregnant ANY TIME you have unprotected sex.

Just go buy a test. I'm sure if you are too scared to buy one, a trusting friend would be glad to go get one for you.
You could even go to the free clinic and test confidentially and FREE. They can give you birth control at a discount (or FREE), along with free condoms and good advice.

PROTECT YOURSELF!
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
I kno its just things all happened really fast. I never thought something like this could or would ever happen to me. Im just taken back by it. I come from an extremely small town. There is no planned parenthood here. The only clinic here is the health department and I have family that works there. I want to be sure before I get my parents involved because I dont want to hurt them for no reason. As for him..he comes from a pretty wealthy family and something like this would be the worst thing possible. I kno I kno that shouldnt matter but it does and in a small town thats all that matters.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
amethyst eyes
replied on December 29th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
Of course this can happen if you have unprotected sex. You said you were careful but if you are not using a condom and you are making unintelligent decisions while drinking (underage I might add) then you are quite obviously NOT being careful.

Since you have already missed a period you can take an at home test and it will be accurate.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
Thanx...
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
Moo
replied on December 29th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
Before you start worrying about your options buy a test (or you can order them online if you are worried about people seeing you buying one) and take things from there.
Obviously there is a chance you are pregnant and, if you are, the sooner you find out the better - you can then think about what would be best for all involved but you may be worrying yourself over nothing
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
thanx that really helps alot..I just havent thought it was possible to get one off the internet. I kno..thats why I havent really been thinking about it too much but its been in the back of my head.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
j_n_k
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
yes it is possible that you may be pregnant.. I to am kinda in the same situation i a m 17 and a senior in hs but i am 3 1/2 months pregnant. I hadnt had any signs other than a missed period up into my second month. I still to this day have not thrown up...had to frequently use the restroom or have been extremely tired all of the time...everyone's body reacts differently you may never have any serious symptoms that you'll recognize.. your best bet is to get a pregancy test because women miss their periods for many different reasons but in your case im afraid you may have a little one on the way.....
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
When did you take your test?Im kinda releaved that I found someone that understands me a lil bit more.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
impulser23
replied on December 29th, 2007
Supporter
you should take the test about 2 weeks of having unprotected sex.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
ok..well it happened the 8th of November.
so is it possible for it to show already?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
impulser23
replied on December 29th, 2007
Supporter
yea it should, its been more then 2 weeks.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
tooworried8
replied on December 29th, 2007
New User
Ok thanx..
Its just a lil overwhelming.There is no way on earth I want this, but if I am there is not way on earth I could get rid of it either.
Did you find this post useful?
|
12 >>
Quick Reply
Search