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Hi. I am freaking out because I was intimate about 3 weeks ago, but with protected sex. I am almost positive he pulled out as well. I always freak out about being sick or anything like that so I could just be overreacting but last night I spotted, which I read was a sign of pregnancy. I normally never have spotting or random blood stains when I wipe. I did have a yeast infection or a UTI earlier so that might have been something involving that. I just started school and am totally stressed out right now so that could be why my period is delayed as well. I don't remember when I last had my period, so I can't tell how late I am (or if I'm late at all). Is there any way I could be pregnant even with the protected sex? And if I were to be pregnant, would it be too late to get an abortion? I'm in high school and am really really scared right now about it all. I'm so scared to take a pregnancy test but might have to put on my big girl pants and do it soon.

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