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I was sexually assaulted three weeks ago and was afraid to tell anyone. Now I feel really strange. Could I be pregnant? When is the time of the month that I am at highest risk to be pregnant? What are the pregnancy symptoms that I might be pregnant?
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A woman is at highest risk of becoming pregnant during the 2 middle weeks of her cycle. For example, a woman with a regular, 28-day cycle would start her period on day 1 and could bleed until day 5-7. Days 14-21 would be high risk. However, women's cycles vary and can change due to things like stress.
The following are possible signs of a pregnancy:
- Missing your period or having a lighter than normal period
- Tender and swollen breasts
- Having to go to the bathroom (pass urine) more frequently
- Nausea or queasiness
- Unexplained tiredness
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