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Please note: The Pulse Te Auaha and Doctor G have previously referred readers to the 198 Youth Health Centre.

This service no longer operates, but 198 Youth Health Centre counsellors now work from Waipuna Trust, 349 Woodham Road, Christchurch.
Phone 386 2159 to make an appointment. They provide a youth support service.

Find more local youth health and social services from Webhealth Canterbury.

Dr G's frequently asked questions: Am I pregnant?

I have just had unprotected sex and I have been getting a sore stomach. Could this mean I’m pregnant?
Dr G replies:
In my experience the sore stomach has little to do with any  possibility of pregnancy and more because you are worrying about it. However because you have had unprotected sex there are a number of things to sort out. It would be a good idea to see your local doctor or youth health centre about an STI check up for infection and, if your period is over a week late, a pregnancy test as well. It would be a good opportunity to discuss the Pill and condoms for the future protection and freedom from worry.
If i have sex during my period and my boyfriend has an orgasm in me can i become pregnant? thanks. Anne, 17
Dr G replies:
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant while you are having your period - less likely, but possible. Also be aware that withdrawal i.e. pulling out is not reliable as there can be some sperm (precum) produced before the man has an orgasm. If you don’t want to have a baby you need to be using a reliable form of contraception such as the Pill. It may be time to go to see somebody about this. Go to your local FPA (Family Planning) Clinic, to a Youth Health Centre or to your doctor. Using condoms as well will also protect you from STIs.
Hi I’m 14 and I think I’m pregnant. What do I do?
Dr G replies,
The first thing to do is to check to see if indeed you are pregnant. You could ask your school nurse for a pregnancy kit, or your doctor's nurse. The other place for free pregnancy tests is The Women's Health Information Centre (WHIC) upstairs by Whitcoulls in Cashel Street. The sooner you can find out the better.
In the meantime some things to think about; how to tell your mother if you are. There is no easy way to do this, just tell her (no texts).
The next step, if positive, is to go to a doctor to talk about your options. That is your family doctor, 198 Youth Health Centre at 198 Hereford street, or Family Planning. Let's hope it's just a late period because you've been worrying. If you are OK this time, seems like it would be a good idea to talk to a doctor or nurse anyway, about safe sex.  You know, condoms and the Pill. Good luck
I just had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, but he swore he took it out of me before his cum came out, can I still get pregnant if he swore he took it out?
Dr G replies,
Yes, even him swearing he pulled out won’t make a difference. Any contact between an erect penis and a vagina can transfer cum and sperm. So it would be a good idea to get a check up for sexually transmitted infections and if your period is late, a pregnancy test. Please consider using condoms, that way you will have less to worry about, as they give good protection from babies and infections.
What is the process of a medical abortion?
Dr G replies:
If you are considering an abortion it is important to get onto it as soon as possible so talk to your doctor, Family Planning Centre or Youth Health Centre. They can refer you on to your local abortion service. Two doctors need to agree that you have legal grounds for abortion. The safest time to have an abortion is before 12 weeks. The process includes counselling to make sure this is the right decision for you. Talk to your doctor about the medical aspects of having an abortion.
I was messing around with my girlfriend and I wasn’t wearing anything and she was just in her underwear. We were kissing and rubbing against each other. Can she get pregnant?
Dr G replies:
Any contact between a penis and a vagina can cause a pregnancy. To be more precise, precum (the fluid present on the end of an erect penis) can contain sperm. Therefore, any contact with your girlfriend’s vagina, or in some cases underwear, and your penis could lead to a pregnancy. Be smart, use a condom every time. Practice using condoms now even though you may not be having full sex.

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