If you have had unprotected sex within 24 hours, and you don't want to risk being pregnant, you can take the morning after pill. You can obtain the emergency contraception at: If you have had unprotected sex, or you think there was a problem with a contraceptive, and your period
is late, the best thing to do is to take a pregnancy test as soon as
possible. The earlier you do the test the more options there are
available to you and depending on your desired outcome, it can be an
anxious time. Of course there are many reasons why a period can be late,
not just because of pregnancy, e.g. stress and illness. Whether
you are concerned that you are pregnant or it is your girlfriend who
thinks she may be pregnant, you can seek advice from your doctor, a
sexual health or young persons clinic or the Sexwise confidential helpline on 0800
282930. You can find your local clinic by entering your postcode into
the NHS Choices website. Source: www.direct.gov.uk
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