I suffer from tokophobia, the fear of becoming pregnant;  what to do?

I suffer from tokophobia, the fear of becoming pregnant; what to do?


The follower claims to have taken a pregnancy test 23 days after the suspected relationship




Doctor, I suffer from tokophobia. I took a pregnancy test 23 days after having sex and it came back negative, is that ok?

Tokophobia is the fear, panic of becoming pregnant or experiencing a lot of pain, a lot of discomfort during childbirth. In this regard, it is important to understand the causes of this fear, and if it is very difficult to face the prospect or fear of becoming pregnant, it may be a good idea to consult a mental health professional.

Now let’s move on to the practical part. You took a test 23 days after the suspected affair and it was negative. This means you are not pregnant. Pharmaceutical tests start to show an answer about four or five days after intercourse that you may have become pregnant, so 23 days later, you are probably not pregnant.

If you feel concerned about this information, I think it’s a good idea to seek out a healthcare provider, a gynecologist, and also listen to the guidance he or she can give you.

Source: Terra

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