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I don't know the exact date of my last period, but I believe it was around August 18th. I've always had a very irregular cycle, going anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks between periods. I had unprotected sex and my boyfriend came inside me on September 11th & 15th. I have several questions. What are the chances that I am pregnant?? At what point, if I don't get my period, should I take a pregnany test (& the results be accurate)?? Is it possible that I might get my period anyway, and still be pregnant? I've read that it is possible, but it's usually an irregular period. Mine are usually fairly light & only last about 3 days. What might be different if I am still pregnant? Also, I can usually tell when I am about to start, I get really awful cramps for about a week before hand. I have not had this at all or any other signs that I might be getting ready to start my period, or that I might be pregnant. Except that I have had to pee a lot. Any information and advice would be helpful, thanks!
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It's hard to say what your chances of getting pregnant are. You do have irregular periods, which make ovulation hard to predict. Any time there is unprotected sex involved, there is a chance of pregnancy.
Regarding your other questions: You can get a period and still be pregnant but it is usually a much shorter, lighter period. Very rarely will you get a regular period and be pregnant. And as far as when to take a pregnancy test...Again, due to irregularity since your period varies between 3-6 weeks I would test after 6 weeks. You may even test after 5 but for better accuracy I'm going to go with 6 weeks.
Good Luck!
September 18, 2009 - 5:44amThis Comment
Test 6 weeks after my last period, or 6 weeks after I had sex?? Since my period is already short & light, will it really be even shorter and lighter if I am still pregnant. & I've read things about that some women get pregnant, but then lose it with their first period, & never know- or they test positive, & then have there period & lose it. Is that true?
September 18, 2009 - 7:19amThis Comment