Hi worriedgirl,
Thanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER. There is a risk of pregnancy when using the withdrawal method. It is not a very reliable method. However, that being said, pregnancy tests are pretty accurate after a missed period. It is more accurate if you wait a week after a missed period, but I understand it may be hard to wait that long. If you don't get your period in the next week, take another test so you know if you are late or missing your period, or if you're really pregnant. It is not uncommon for adolescent women to skip periods sometimes. If you go 90 days without a period, call your doctor.
Here is an article that I hope will help answer some questions you may have: Answers for Women Needing to Know: Am I Pregnant After Unprotected Sex?
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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Hi worriedgirl,
October 14, 2010 - 2:08pmThanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER. There is a risk of pregnancy when using the withdrawal method. It is not a very reliable method. However, that being said, pregnancy tests are pretty accurate after a missed period. It is more accurate if you wait a week after a missed period, but I understand it may be hard to wait that long. If you don't get your period in the next week, take another test so you know if you are late or missing your period, or if you're really pregnant. It is not uncommon for adolescent women to skip periods sometimes. If you go 90 days without a period, call your doctor.
Here is an article that I hope will help answer some questions you may have:
Answers for Women Needing to Know: Am I Pregnant After Unprotected Sex?
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.
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