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Pregnancy






How do I find out if I am pregnant?
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Can I have my period and still be pregnant?
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I've just found out that I'm pregnant, and I don't know what to do.  How can I decide which choice is best for me?
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What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
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My current boyfriend and I have been together for nearly five years and have never used any type of birth control whatsoever, and I have not gotten pregnant with him once. My periods have always been extremely irregular, and sometimes I skip several months without seeing any spotting at all. Does it sound like I am sterile?
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Is it bad to have sex with someone who is nine months pregnant? Is it bad to have sex with her just before she is due?
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How soon after sex can pregnancy be detected?
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I missed my period. I should have had it last week. Do you think I'm pregnant?
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Some time ago you answered "no" to a question about whether or not a woman could ovulate more than once a month. But, isn't that what happens in the case of fraternal twins?
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How accurate are pregnancy tests after abortion?
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I heard that a woman can't get pregnant from being raped. Is that true?
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Can my girlfriend get pregnant if we have sex when she has her period?
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My friend says that life begins when the egg and sperm join together. I say that it begins when a baby takes its first breath. Which of us is right?
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What if you didn’t know you were pregnant and drank and smoked the first month, could that harm or affect the growth and development of the fetus?
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Is it possible to become pregnant if you've never started your period?
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This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.