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Am I Pregnant?: Myths and Facts About Sex

 
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I Missed My Period! Am I Pregnant?

There is a good chance that you are pregnant if you missed your period and had unprotected sex. However, irregular periods and skipped periods can occur because of hormonal imbalances, stress, stringent dieting with prolonged and severe weight loss, and excessive exercise like rigorous athletic training.

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