Is my girlfriend pregnant?

My girlfriend and I just had unprotected sex Jan 08, the day right after her period. What are the chances she could be pregnant and what are the earliest physical signs of pregnancy?

Theoretically, a woman ovulates about the mid point of her cycle, so it's not statistically likely your girlfriend is.  However, it should be noted that some have gotten pregnant on the first day after the end of their period, and I have even read of some that got pregnant during their period.

If the unprotected sex was on Thursday, there's no way to know right now - I don't think the hcg would show up this early on any test.

The earliest sign of pregnancy in most women is that their period is late, although I had a little bit of breast tenderness as well.

Echoing the others, it's not likely she's pregnant.  As for the first signs of pregnancy, they can be very similar to PMS symptoms.  Some women experience breast tenderness, cramping, headaches, etc. just as they would immediately before their period.  Some women may still even have a period after conception.  Really, all you can do now is wait, but more than likely there's nothing to worry about. 

Original Post by counselork:

Do you know how long her period was? Women are "safe" the first five days of their period, and the evening of every "dry" day afterwards. "Dry" in reference to their normal cervical fluid.

Odds are, you're fine.

 Her periods usually last about a week, and she gets them the first week of the month. January 7th was her last day, and we had sex January 8th.

Okay now I'm really getting scared. My girlfriend is telling me that her stomach has been feeling weird lately, and that she wakes up nauseous every morning. Could this be a sign or is it just the nervousness of her possibly being pregnant making her act this way?

first, it's highly unlikely that her period is the first week of the month, every month.  our cycles don't follow the calendar.

second, your question is asked and answered.  there's no way to know this early whether or not she's pregnant.  of course anxiety could make her feel nauseated; doesn't it do that to you?

implantation takes 7 to 10 days after intercourse-- and no symptoms can possibly occur BEFORE implantation, and most symptoms dont show up until approx 4 weeks after sex SO... stop freaking out and use a condom. Plus, if you had sex the 8th you can still go get the morning after pill.  Do that, keep the gene pool clean.

Original Post by drea99:

implantation takes 7 to 10 days after intercourse-- and no symptoms can possibly occur BEFORE implantation, and most symptoms dont show up until approx 4 weeks after sex SO... stop freaking out and use a condom. Plus, if you had sex the 8th you can still go get the morning after pill.  Do that, keep the gene pool clean.

 look I can't help that I'm worried about this kind of stuff. I mean this is the first time we've had unprotected sex, and honestly i'm not ready to be a father. So excuse me for worrying about my future and hers.

Original Post by pgeorgian:

first, it's highly unlikely that her period is the first week of the month, every month.  our cycles don't follow the calendar.

second, your question is asked and answered.  there's no way to know this early whether or not she's pregnant.  of course anxiety could make her feel nauseated; doesn't it do that to you?

 well I didn't honestly mean that...... it was just a rough guess. And now that I think about it, anxiety does make me nauseous. Thanks for your advice

If you arent ready to be a dad and dont understand the mechanics, dont have sex, and certainly dont have unprotected sex.  Highly unlikely she is pregnant but go get the morning after pill... for 40 bucks you can have peace of mind.  I wasnt trying to be bitchy just... facts of life kid, facts of life. 

Original Post by murphy9029:

Okay now I'm really getting scared. My girlfriend is telling me that her stomach has been feeling weird lately, and that she wakes up nauseous every morning. Could this be a sign or is it just the nervousness of her possibly being pregnant making her act this way?

Morning sickness generally begins 4 to 6 weeks into pregnancy, at which point most women are already aware that they are pregnant, i.e. she's missed her period and has taken a home test and/or a urine test at the doctor's office.  It really is too early for her to be experiencing morning sickness.  I'd chalk it up to nerves.  As we've said before, it really is highly unlikely she's pregnant.  Not impossible, just not likely.  Please try to relax. :)

Not trying to scare you but it is possible. .. I also had sex on the last day of my period once... It resulted in a baby.  So you should really just roll with the punches, if she's pregnant, step up and deal,

But if she's not be more careful(I know this can be difficult, I am not stupid)

I just want to say thank you to everybody who replied here. You have helped me to calm myself down and realize to go with the flow and not worry about it. and to drea99, I'm sorry for snapping at you like that. It's just whenever I get stressed out I tend to act without thinking.......you know how guys are. And again, THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!

I need someone to help me out again.... My girlfriend is telling me that she wakes up exhausted, and is exhausted throughout the rest of the day. She's having mood swings and seems to cry for no reason. She has cravings everyday, and even after she eats a big meal, she's still hungry. Her lower back is starting to bother her. She's going to the bathroom a lot more than usual. And she seems to be gaining a little weight. Could these be early signs that she is pregnant? Also, she wants to wait to see if she misses her period to take a test, but can she take it earlier and still get an accurate result?

P.S. I've come to face reality. If she is pregnant, then I'll just have to accept it. I just wanna know if these are symptoms of pregnancy.

Honestly...I think it's too soon for any of those 'symptoms.'  Most women I know, including myself, didn't experience the extreme fatigue until a bit into our pregnancies.  I think mine started when I was about 6 to 8 weeks pregnant.  My lower back pain started a few weeks before I delivered.  That's typically a sign that labor is on it's way. 

Lower back pain and frequent urination could also be a sign of something else.  She may have a urinary tract infection. 

She could also be depressed.  Depression can cause appetite fluctuations, physical pain, and sleep issues. 

Or she could be pregnant.  Or she could be so worried about being pregnant that she's projecting these symptoms.

When does she expect her period to start?  Some of the home pregnancy tests say they can accurately detect pregnancy up to 5 days before a missed period, but it really is better to wait until she's actually missed it.  Often the hormone levels aren't high enough yet to determine a positive result.  They may not be high enough after her missed period.  I really suggest she make an appointment to talk to her doctor about this.  He/she can do a blood or urine test and evaluate her for other potential causes of these new issues.

It is kind of early but there are tests that claim they can detect the pregnancy hormone early. Go take a peek at the drugstore, maybe talk to the pharmacist. They're not going to tattle on you or anything. If you do buy a test, get the 3 pack. That way, you can test once now and once in the morning and maybe have one for future scares.

She needs to calm down though because worrying about it can make you feel as if you are pregnant. I've been scared like that before too and every little symptom was magnified because I was terrified.

You can always visit your local health department or planned parenthood. They will usually run the test for you and it's private. Just be aware of your options and plan for the future...I'm sure you already discussed stuff like that by now anyway.

She sounds super manipulative... you had sex Jan 8, it is now 17 days later so you should be able to get an accurate result from a pregnancy test, assuming there was any real likelihood of her being pregnant, which I dont think there is.  So get a FREP, take it first thing in the morning, and then breathe a sigh of relief and GET THEE TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD.  Get you some condoms, get her the pill or depo or a diaphram, whatever, AND get you all some education.  Learn about sex, women's periods, fertile times, stds, etc.  Get tested.  And stop this drama.

Original Post by drea99:

She sounds super manipulative... you had sex Jan 8, it is now 17 days later so you should be able to get an accurate result from a pregnancy test, assuming there was any real likelihood of her being pregnant, which I dont think there is.  So get a FREP, take it first thing in the morning, and then breathe a sigh of relief and GET THEE TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD.  Get you some condoms, get her the pill or depo or a diaphram, whatever, AND get you all some education.  Learn about sex, women's periods, fertile times, stds, etc.  Get tested.  And stop this drama.

Drea's post made me realize that your gf should start her period soon.  So, she can probably go ahead and take a home test now, though it could still be too soon.  I took a home test the day of my missed period with my first pregnancy, and the line was so faint that I wasn't sure if it was positive or not.  I mean, you had to nearly go cross-eyed to see the line.  But there was no mistaking it when I retested 3 days later.  With my second pregnancy, I tested the day of my missed period, and the positive result was loud and clear just seconds into the test.  Get a multi-pack of tests and try first thing in the morning if you just can't wait for her period.

Again, Drea's got excellent advice in visiting Planned Parenthood.  They can also test your gf, and they can counsel the two of you as to what your options are, pregnant or not. 

I'm interested in how this all turns out.  Please keep us updated with your situation.  Good luck!

The reason I say that it is plenty enough time to test is that, assuming that she did ovulate within 3 days of sex (which would be required for her to get pregnant from that sex-- despite the fact that it was at the end of her period), then implantation has to occur 7 to 10 days after that (average time to implantation and required for the release of HCG--which gives you both a positive test and pregnancy symptoms after a certain threshold).  As it has been 17 days since sex, 3 days for the latest ovulation time, and 10 days for approximate implantation, and a few extra for good measure, any test that they take now should be accurate.

If you have a "normal" 28 day cycle, you should ovulate on day 14 of the cycle, implantation occur 7 to 10 days after that, and your period is due on day 28.  The most sensitive tests will detect the presence of HCG within 5-7 days of implantation (it doubles every 48 hours at this point). So based on this calculation and the above, a First Response Early Pregnancy Test (FREP for short), widely considered to be the most sensitive, should detect an appropriate amount of HCG should they actual be pregnant, which I doubt.  Get the one with the red lines, not the plus or minus.

See peeonastick.com for more info on preg tests and sensitivity.

Original Post by cecilyb03:

Original Post by drea99:

She sounds super manipulative... you had sex Jan 8, it is now 17 days later so you should be able to get an accurate result from a pregnancy test, assuming there was any real likelihood of her being pregnant, which I dont think there is.  So get a FREP, take it first thing in the morning, and then breathe a sigh of relief and GET THEE TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD.  Get you some condoms, get her the pill or depo or a diaphram, whatever, AND get you all some education.  Learn about sex, women's periods, fertile times, stds, etc.  Get tested.  And stop this drama.

Drea's post made me realize that your gf should start her period soon.  So, she can probably go ahead and take a home test now, though it could still be too soon.  I took a home test the day of my missed period with my first pregnancy, and the line was so faint that I wasn't sure if it was positive or not.  I mean, you had to nearly go cross-eyed to see the line.  But there was no mistaking it when I retested 3 days later.  With my second pregnancy, I tested the day of my missed period, and the positive result was loud and clear just seconds into the test.  Get a multi-pack of tests and try first thing in the morning if you just can't wait for her period.

Again, Drea's got excellent advice in visiting Planned Parenthood.  They can also test your gf, and they can counsel the two of you as to what your options are, pregnant or not. 

I'm interested in how this all turns out.  Please keep us updated with your situation.  Good luck!

 I just want to say that you seem to be one of the few who at least cares about what I'm going through, and are able to offer me good advice. I mean no offense to Drea, her advice is great as well, but she seems to have something against what I'm going through. I assume there is a website for this Planned Prenthood center, and if so, I will definitely look into it.

I'll try to talk to my gf about taking the test early. But like you said, she may just be experiencing these symptoms because she's worried about being pregnant. I'll also see about arranging an appointment with her doctor to get at least a urine test done.

And again, thank you for your help and support, and I will keep you updated on the situation.