Okay, so i have never had unprotected sex; me and my boyfriend use a condom every time. I was due for my period almost 4 days ago. I know that its not that late, and we did use protection. (we had sex 6 days ago, and maybe about a week before that.)
when should i start to really worry about my period being late???
2006-11-07 13:06:57 · 26 answers · asked by megan m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you're that worried about it, go get a test. There are some very inexpensive ones and they're very accurate. You won't rest until you know for sure.
Also, please go to a doctor or planned parenthood and get on the pill or something. Condoms are great for preventing disease, but if you are going to be sexually active and want to prevent pregnancy, you need to take stronger actions. It is too easy to break a condom or "forget just one time". Take good care of yourself and good luck.
2006-11-07 13:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't sound like you are pregnant, as you have been using protection every time. When you are young, many things can affect your cycle, and when your period is late it doesn't always mean you are pregnant. But having to said that, it is very important that you do pregnancy test now. Even if you used a condom, you never know maybe it was not worn correctly or maybe slipped or something. Most of pregnancy kit can detect pregnancy from the day when your period was due, so you should be able to find out now.
Personally, I would start worrying about it as soon as my period is late. Check it now, then make sure what's happening.
2006-11-07 21:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by ono 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. Take a pregnancy test. Continue to test until you get your period or if you get a positive result. It's better to find out sooner than later. Then remember that talk you had with your boyfriend about what if we get pregnant? Heterosexually active people should always have that talk. Go back to that talk. Make a decision. If you are not pregnant, look into getting on hormonal birth control. If it's something you need to hide from your parents, planned parenthood is a great place to get it. When used perfectly condoms are 98% effective. The pill is 99% effective. Used together, you will have maximum pregnancy protection.
If you are pregnant, planned parenthood is a great place to help you. It's not just an abortion clinic. They'll help you no matter what you decide. You have three options. Adoption, abortion and keeping the baby. PP can refer you to adoption agencies and help you with prenatal care if that is what you decide. Good luck!
2006-11-07 21:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're really, really worried, you can get a pregnancy test and use it right now - they can be used any time from the day your period was due. The odds are against your being pregnant, but no method of contraception is infalliable, and 2% of women using condoms still get pregnant every year.
If you get a negative test and your period still doesn't turn up, take another test in a few days. Hope your period arrives soon and takes the worry off your mind.
2006-11-08 17:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 17 when I became pregnant...I was 3 days late when I took a test and it was positive right away....Take a test and find out if you are first before you start stressing too much. I wish you the very best!
2006-11-07 21:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by lighthouse_22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry too much, especially if you have been late before for no apparent reason. Periods can be irregular... some women go 1.5 months without getting it. I suggest giving it another few days. Have you thought of going on birth control? Not only does it add extra protection but it will regulate your period.
2006-11-07 21:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by LegalLinds 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Try not to worry if you have never had unprotected sex or a burst condom you should be ok.
worrying can make your period late anyway.
If you are really worried buy a pregnancy test.
2006-11-07 21:15:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 days isn't that late! If you were two weeks late, I would worry. Otherwise, relax. The stress of worrying is probably keeping your period for coming. If you really want to know if you're pregnant, go to a dollar store (yes, they are accurate) to to Wal-Mart and buy their store brand of pregnancy test.
2006-11-07 21:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the more you panic the more that in itself may be throwing off your cycle. Why not go to the drugstore and get an early pregnancy test? Then after that, stop off at the doctor or family planning clinic and get yourself a prescription for birth control (to add to your condom use).
2006-11-07 21:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by EQ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You really should take a test as soon as you can, expecially if your peroid is like clock work. Any time you have sex, unprotected or not, you have a chance of becoming pregnant or getting an std. I was sexually active when I was 17 and I so wish that I would have waited untill my wedding night.
2006-11-07 21:12:58 · answer #10 · answered by flesh_of_daisy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋