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Pregnancy...Am I/Is She?
Can I get pregnant if I haven�t started having periods yet?
Yes, you can. Anytime a guy and girl have intercourse, pregnancy is possible.
Girls usually start ovulating, which means releasing eggs, during puberty. This typically happens between the ages of 9 and 13. Ovulation happens first and then, if an egg isn�t fertilized by sperm, a period starts about two weeks later.
So, if you have sex and then ovulate for the first time, you could become pregnant. Since you�ve never had a period before, you won�t even know you�ve ovulated and should be getting a period. That means it could take longer for you to suspect you might be pregnant.
Maybe the better question, though, is whether a girl so young is ready for the responsibilities of sex. Many people would say no. Having sexual intercourse with another person is a heavy experience, both physically and emotionally. Often, it�s better to wait until you�re older and better able to handle the responsibilities of sex. You have your whole life. What�s the rush?
