Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for your question and for being a part of the EmpowHer community.
Your boyfriend is right, if you're having your period, it's unlikely that you are pregnant.
An eighteen day cycle is short, but only by about 3 days. Most menstrual cycles for adolescent women range from 21-45 days. Have you contacted your doctor? What did they say? If you're really concerned, call their office and ask what they think--just for your peace of mind.
Otherwise, keep track of your cycle on a calendar. If you go a couple months like this, or have other symptoms (excessive cramping, migraines, etc.) call your doctor. There is treatment to help regulate your cycle (ex., birth control pills).
Here is an article I found on EmpowHer that I thought might answer some questions for you:
https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/what-normal-period?page=0,0
Good luck and let us know how you're doing or if you have further questions.
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Hi Anonymous,
July 26, 2010 - 2:36pmThank you for your question and for being a part of the EmpowHer community.
Your boyfriend is right, if you're having your period, it's unlikely that you are pregnant.
An eighteen day cycle is short, but only by about 3 days. Most menstrual cycles for adolescent women range from 21-45 days. Have you contacted your doctor? What did they say? If you're really concerned, call their office and ask what they think--just for your peace of mind.
Otherwise, keep track of your cycle on a calendar. If you go a couple months like this, or have other symptoms (excessive cramping, migraines, etc.) call your doctor. There is treatment to help regulate your cycle (ex., birth control pills).
Here is an article I found on EmpowHer that I thought might answer some questions for you:
https://www.empowher.com/menstrual-cycle/content/what-normal-period?page=0,0
Good luck and let us know how you're doing or if you have further questions.
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