Pregnancy

 

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:

  • some pharmacies
  • a contraceptive or sexual health clinic
  • a GP surgery that provides contraception
  • some young persons' clinics (call 0800 567 123)

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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