Hi,
I'm sorry you are scared. Do you know how long your cycle is, typically? If your LMP (last menstrual period) was April 28th, and today is June 7th, that puts you at 40 days. When were you expecting your period (in other words, how "late" are you?). The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a HPT, visit your doctor or a local clinic; your late period could be caused from pregnancy, stress, new medication.. many things "cause" late periods.
Taking a HPT would not "jinx" the results, as you are either pregnant or not pregnant at this point. The HPT would provide information that you need to make an informed decision, and the earlier the better.
Please think through your options if you are pregnant, and if you are not pregnant. Do you have a trusted friend or family member whom you can talk to, regardless of your results? If you do have an unwanted pregnancy, you will need someone to talk with, and beyond family/friends it could also be your doctor, a school counselor, or Planned Parenthood. If you are not pregnant, you will still need to speak with someone about getting on birth control, and learn about emergency contraception to prevent an "accident" in the future (taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex to help prevent a pregnancy).
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Hi,
I'm sorry you are scared. Do you know how long your cycle is, typically? If your LMP (last menstrual period) was April 28th, and today is June 7th, that puts you at 40 days. When were you expecting your period (in other words, how "late" are you?). The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a HPT, visit your doctor or a local clinic; your late period could be caused from pregnancy, stress, new medication.. many things "cause" late periods.
Taking a HPT would not "jinx" the results, as you are either pregnant or not pregnant at this point. The HPT would provide information that you need to make an informed decision, and the earlier the better.
Please think through your options if you are pregnant, and if you are not pregnant. Do you have a trusted friend or family member whom you can talk to, regardless of your results? If you do have an unwanted pregnancy, you will need someone to talk with, and beyond family/friends it could also be your doctor, a school counselor, or Planned Parenthood. If you are not pregnant, you will still need to speak with someone about getting on birth control, and learn about emergency contraception to prevent an "accident" in the future (taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex to help prevent a pregnancy).
Here are some resources for you below, if you do not have a trusted friend or family member to talk with. Please let us know if you need any support or additional information, either way:
June 7, 2009 - 6:56am- Find a Health Center, Planned Parenthood
- Birth Control Options
- Emergency Contraception
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