Pregnancy: Could I Be Pregnant? / Question
Published: April 24, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Please help me... I'm just shy of 17 years old and i think i lost my virginity today. I've been dating this guy for a long time and we've already done "everything but" and today 'in the heat of the moment' he put it in me.. just for a few ...thrusts (for lack of a better word). He pulled out though, saying 'no, we can't do this' (he never wanted to in the first place). He wasn't wearing a condom and some of his stuff got on me, really low. I tried to wipe most of it away but it seemed really close. And I know that he always pre-cums right before, and I wonder if he did inside me. I'm expecting my period next week. Could I be pregnant? I'm SO scared. I can't talk to my parents about it. I simply can't, so dont tell me to. How can I find a health center near my town? (I live in the midwest.) Please answer this soon. I'll check back every day. -Am I??
Signed: How Can I Find A Health Center Near My Town
Dear How Can I Find A Health Center Near My Town,
It would be impossible for TeenHealthFX to tell you whether you are pregnant or not but you are right to be concerned. Anytime pre-cum (sperm) comes near the vaginal opening the possibility of pregnancy exists.
To find a clinic near you call the Planned Parenthood Clinic Locator at (800) 230.7526 and they will be able to advise you of the nearest clinic in your state or any state in the U.S. Not only will you be able to find out about pregnancy but they can also educate you on the practice of safe sex so that you can avoid this predicament in the future. These clinics can see you on a low/no cost basis and without parental consent.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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