Understanding Potential Pregnancy Symptoms & Concerns

Question
Hello, my girlfriend and I have had sex only about 3 times. We always use a condom except for this past time. I pulled out before I came. Her period is supposed to be in about 2 1/2 weeks. However, we are just concerned because the past few days her stomach has been aching. Along with that, she has had diarrhea. She also said that normally around her 2nd week after her menstrual cycle, she will have a day or two where this white stuff with come out of her vagina. However, it has been happening for around the past 4 to 5 days. Is there really any way to know if she is pregnant? Do you think that she is or does she just have a stomach virus. The time we had unprotected sex was about a 1 1/2 week ago. Thanks for your time.

Answer
Ronald,

Any time you have unprotected intercourse, pregnancy may result.  Pre-ejaculate fluid contains up to 4 million sperm, so withdrawal is not a form of birth control.


It's too soon to tell at this point.  She may just have a virus or could be pregnant.  She should wait to take a test until after her period is due to be certain.


Best,
Catherine