I think I may be Pregnant. What are the earliest signs of being pregnant??

Question

I had unprotected Sex with my 16 year old Boyfriend and we are scared to death of what may happen. My period is due at the end of the month. And if I am Pregnant my parents will kill me. Can anyone tell me what to do?

Answer 1

If it has been less than 72 hours since you've had sex, you can get the morning after pill or Plan B from your local planned parenthood/sexual health clinic. If you're Canadian, you can get it over the counter from your pharmacist. If it's been more than 72 hours, it's too late for pregnancy protection and you're just going to have to wait! If you miss your period, take an at home test. False negatives do occur so keep testing until you either get a postive or get your period.

If you are not pregnant, see your doctor about getting on a regular form of contraceptive like 'the pill' and invest in some condoms. If you go to Planned Parenthood, they won't tell your parents even if you're under 18 or 16.

If you are pregnant, you have three options. which are abortion, adoption and keeping the baby. Each choice has it's pro's and con's and I'd start thinking about them now. Visit www.plannedparenthood.org for more information and good luck!

If you're worry about sexually transmitted infections, get some testing done at the PP/sexual health clinic.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, You're just going to have to wait it out until you either get or miss your period. If you don't get your period take a test asap and start deciding what you're going to do.
How old are you? I got pregnant when I was 16, and I was fairly sure my parents would kill me. However, if you ARE pregnant you need to be an adult about it and make the decision thats right for you and your baby. MY decision was to keep the baby..and I wouldnt change a thing about that decision...but you have to make your own decision, whether you want to keep the baby, have an abortion, or give the baby up for adoption. Be open and honest with your parents. Are they going to be jumping for joy when you tell them? hell no. They WILL be upset..but they'll get over it. If they're decent parents they'll sit down with you and talk to you about your options and what you want.
If you're NOT pregnant, then you obviously need to be more careful next time you have sex or give up sex until you're ready to deal with whatever might happen.
Good Luck.

Answer 3

The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before pregnancy symptoms kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all. The early pregnancy symptoms listed here generally can be felt once implantation occurs (8 - 10 days from ovulation) and will lessen after the first trimester.

It is frustrating to realize that many pregnancy symptoms are very similar to those that occur right before menstruating. However, combined with high temperatures and a longer luteal phase - they are key indications that you are pregnant!


Nausea and Vomiting


Nausea and vomiting may come as early as a week into the pregnancy. Many women experience illness in the morning (morning sickness), some in the afternoon or evening, others feel nausea throughout the entire day. There is no explanation as to why pregnant women feel this or even a solution as to how to prevent it - however, eating small frequent meals, and snacking on saltine crackers seems to give some kind of relief. Eating a protein/carboy hydrate at bedtime (try an apple and a glass of milk) tends to lessen the nausea that occurs in the morning.


Breast Tenderness


Breasts may be very tender, swollen and start to enlarge. Many times the veins within the breast will become more visible. Your nipples may start to darken in color, become more erect and be extremely sensitive. These symptoms are due to increasing amount of HCG hormone that begins at implantation.

Frequent Urination


Pregnancy causes the uterus to swell and it will start to enlarge for the growing fetus immediately. The uterus puts pressure on your bladder making you feel the need for more frequent urination. Many women start to feel this symptom within a week or two after pregnancy has occurred.

Feeling Tired / Sluggish


This one is pretty obvious. When pregnant your body is going through some major hormonal changes. HCG levels alone go from 0 - 250,000 mIU/ml in just twelve weeks. Your temperature is also higher due to the amount progesterone circulating through your body which will also make you feel a little sluggish.

Missed Period / Light Bleeding


Light bleeding (spotting) may occur approximately 8 - 10 days from ovulation. It usually happens around the same time you would have gotten your menstrual period. Some women assume they have started their period when in fact they are pregnant. The spotting is caused from implantation which is when the fertilized egg burrows into the endometrial lining.

Dizziness and/or Fainting


When standing in one place you may feel dizzy or even faint. The growing uterus compresses major arteries in your legs which causes your blood pressure to drop making you extremely light headed. Skipping meals or going too long without eating may cause you to feel dizzy or faint. When not eating frequently enough it causes low blood sugar. Blood sugar is the primary source of food for your baby so it will be depleted much more quickly.

Constipation


Pregnancy hormones will slow down bowel functions to give maximum absorption time of vitamins and nutrients. Unfortunately, this symptom usually only gets worse as the pregnancy progresses.


Irritability


Raging hormones are the cause of this...along with having to put up with all the other symptoms. This symptom should decrease soon into the second trimester but until then, a healthy diet, moderate exercise and plenty of sleep should help the crabbiness somewhat.


Heartburn


The uterus is very swollen and starts to push upward as it grows. The increasing levels of HCG will also slow down digestion making your stomach not empty as fast which increases the stomach acid.

Answer 4

OK, first of all - You stupid, stupid girl!!!

Boyfriend or not, at 16 you never, ever have unprotected sex!!! Was the sex that great that it was worth giving birth for. Or dying of aids for?? Cause trust me it's as painful as hell! At 16 - you don't know what great sex is - wait until you're older. Is it too late to take the morning after pill? Ask your GP. Don't mess around - ask them now!

I hope you're not pregnant because it's hard enough to handle when you're in your 20's/30's let alone 16. Good luck to you- do what's best for you and please have protected sex in future (the pill is not protected sex!)

Answer 5

slow down hun, Just see if you get your period this month.. If you don't them i guess maybe you should tell your mom n dad.. If you do get your period this month i would still go see your doctor.. You are at the age hun where what you tell your doctor he can tell anyone.. Or take a home pregnancy test.. there are 99.9% I hope some or one of these help you.. Next time ALWAY USE THE COMDOMS then you wouldn't have this problem..

Answer 6

I think one of the earliest signs is getting on the Yahoo question boards and asking total strangers if they think you are pregnant.

Answer 7

Sorry to say this as bad as it sounds. Im two sided on abortion. If you are finanically stable and can support a child and do an abortion thats just wrong. But if you are 16 and are pregnant you need to get an abortion. But first of all find out if you're pregnant, a pregnancy test.

Answer 8

First of all being mad is not killing

you are probably just worried.****get on something and fast!!!
you are really going to get preg if you don't

first signs are your boobs will be sore and your period will be late. you might be sick in the morning.
i know how it is to have a baby young... please get some help somewhere

Answer 9

Well looks like you may have to wait on your period.Just depending on when you had sex.You may still have your period this month,because your body may not know its preg.yet...

Answer 10

sore nipples and change in breasts are the most common symptom. if you think u are then go to a doc and get a blood test