Here are some previously asked questions from young people worried about Pregnancy.
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Hello, I had sex with my boyfriend over 3 weeks ago, but we didn't use any protection. We don't think he came inside me, but now I’m showing a few symptoms of pregnancy and I’m really worried. He withdrew after only 5 minutes and didn’t climax, but lately, I’m peeing more frequently, and I’ve been getting lower abdominal cramps, but they aren't my period. My period was on time, but it was a couple of days late of finishing, which is unusual for me. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? And what options are there for me if I am? I'm really worried because I’m only 15 and in the middle of GCSE's.
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If your last period was normal then from what you have described it does not sound like you are pregnant. There are other reasons why you may feel like you do anxiety being one of them. A pregnancy test should be accurate by now if you want to make sure. Either get one from a chemist or go to a contraception clinic. If you were to be pregnant the staff at the clinic would talk to you about all your options and help you with any decisions you needed to make. I don't think you are pregnant though and it would still be good to go to a clinic to talk about contraception so that you don't have this stress at this time in your education.
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If you had sex would you fall pregnant even if you are not on your period and it was really hard sex because I am not on period and I am pregnant
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Thanks for your question. Yes, you can get pregnant when you are not on your period. If you think you are pregnant, it is important that you talk to someone about it, either someone you trust, and visit your family doctor or go to one of our clinics to get support and advice.
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My last period was on the 14 June and I had sex on the 28th June and was expecting my period on the 12 July, but it never came so I took a pregnancy test (four test infact) and they all came back positive... what shall I do now? Help!
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Only you can decide how you feel about this pregnancy. I hope you have support from your partner, family and friends in what you do next. If you want to discuss your options then you can go to your GP surgery or a Family Planning clinic. If you need counselling because you are unsure of your decision, then they should be able to direct you to what is available in your area.
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I keep craving foods, my mood swings are intense and ive felt sick the last couple of evenings, and I have a pain just under my bottom rib. Im On the pill but Could this mean Im Pregnant??
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No contraception is 100% effective so if you are concerned then you need to check by doing a pregnancy test, but perhaps you should also go and see your doctor about the pain you are experiencing. This is unlikely to be related to an early pregnancy and you may not be pregnant anyway.
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I had sex last week with someone that wasn't my partner. We used a condom but when he pulled out it come off, now Im worried I’m pregnant. It has been a week since it happened and I have started my period on time and took the morning after pill 11 hours after it happened. Is there any chance still that I’m pregnant?? Please let me no thank you.
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There is always a chance, but from what you have described, it is extremely unlikely. You took the emergency pill within 24 hours and your period was on time. As long as it is a normal period then it is likely that all is OK. It sounds like your anxiety (and maybe feelings of guilt) are overtaking your thought processes. If you really want to be reassured then do a pregnancy test 3 weeks after the time you could have conceived. Don't forget to get a check up for sexually transmitted infections, as the condom came off you will have put yourself at risk of that as well.
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My and girlfriend were doing 4 play and I came. I went to the toilet and cleaned up, but then after about 5 mins we was sort of back at it and I tried with out a condom. I don't know why I just did, but only for a second or two and I didn't ejaculate, but she said to me today she had a dream that she was pregnant and I freaked out. She's on the pill but it’s not a very high dose I'm panicking. It happened about Thursday 5-6 o’clock. Is there a good chance of her being pregnant? Should we consider the morning after pill? I know it’s cutting it short but please help.
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Please stop panicking. If your girlfriend is on a contraceptive pill (all contraceptive pills now are considered low dose compared to a few years ago) and has taken it correctly, then there is no reason to worry about pregnancy. The emergency contraception pill Levonelle should be taken within 72 hours so it is too late for that. The new one EllaOne, should be taken within 5 days, but then will affect how the contraceptive pill will work for a few days (depends on which pill it is) after that, so I really don't think it is needed. What you both might consider is screening for infection though, especially Chlamydia.
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Hi I have missed my period and I think I am pregnant I am going to book an opionment at my local doctors but dont know what to say down the phone,I would like a female nurse and I dunno what details you give down it or anything so please could you help me????
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If you ring your surgery, ask for an appointment with a practice nurse (don't say doctor) you can then check if it is a female. If the receptionist asks you what it is for you can say politely that it is personal and you wish only to discuss it with the nurse. The receptionist does not need to know, but is probably only asking you to make sure you are booked in with the nurse who has the right skills. For example: if it was for a Cervical Smear test it would not be useful to you to be booked in to see someone who was not trained to do them. If you want a pregnancy test please understand that not all G P surgeries offer them and they may ask you to buy your own. You do have another option of going to your local Contraception clinic (Family Planning) if you are unsure of your feelings about the pregnancy. These clinic do not offer routine testing if someone is planning to be pregnant. They will be able to do a pregnancy test and discuss all the choices you have if you are pregnant. If you did not want to continue with the pregnancy they will be able to help.
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Does it mean am pregnant, because my period 6 days late???
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Missing a period is a possible sign that you could be pregnant, but there may be other reasons for it. If you have been having sex without any form of contraception, there is a risk of pregnancy. If you have not yet started this late period, then you should go to your local family planning clinic and ask their advice, they may be able to do a pregnancy test for you.
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I had sex about 7 months ago and I haven’t started my period since then... does that mean I’m pregnant?
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It doesn't mean that you are pregnant, but missing periods when normally you have a regular cycle is one of the main signs of pregnancy. You need to go and see a Doctor as soon as possible, because if you are pregnant it could be 6 to 7 months by now and you will need some antenatal care from a midwife. If you are not pregnant, the doctor may want to do some tests to find out why you are not having periods. Please go and talk to someone.
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I had sex 2 months ago without protection. I took day after pills about 36 hours after sex. And have had 3 periods till now, each around 3-4 days long and the bleeding was quite normal. There are about 26 days between each period. The last, one that I had, seems to be quite normal but it stopped on 3rd day after I took a shower, and after 12-13 hours it started again but this time the bleeding was so less, and continued for a couple of days and finished now. Is there any chance for me to be pregnant?
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It doesn't sound like you would be pregnant from the time of unprotected sex 2 months ago if your periods have been normal, but if you have had sex since and something has gone wrong with your contraception then you may be pregnant from that. The simplest way to find out is to do a pregnancy test and then you will know one way or the other.
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Hi just wondering can semen go through material as not sure whether I’m pregnant because of this? Thanks
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It depends on the type of material and how close together the weave is. It would be very unlikely, but if you are worried you need to do a pregnancy test if you have missed a period.
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I'm pregnant, I know I don't want to keep the baby because I'm only 16 and have just finished my GCSE's. The father knows about this and how I feel but the problem is that I'm too late into the pregnancy to take the morning after pill and I don't know where to start getting advice on abortions. Please help!
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Hi, Well done, you have taken the first important step. I suggest that you go to the nearest family planning/young persons clinic as soon as possible, like today. They are very used to helping people in your situation and will be very kind to you. You could take your boyfriend with you or any one else who will be supportive. The clinic staff will listen to you, answer your questions and discuss all the options you have. If you tell the staff at the clinic reception it is an emergency and the website suggested that you attend you will be seen even if they have no appointments left. Good luck.
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I think I might be pregnant!
I need to get the morning after pill and I am scared to talk to my parents, I am scared they will hit me!
So what shall I do, go into a chemist and buy some or see my GP? Please help me this is a big problem and I don't know what to do? Help wanted.
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It is really hard to be in this situation but there are people who can help you. The addresses of places where you can get the morning after pill are on this site, you can also go to your GP or any of the Young People's Clinics or Family Planning Clinics. When this is all over you may consider going to the young person's clinic to talk over what you have been through and get some advice on how to prevent this happening again. Most parents are caring and supportive in such situations even if they do not approve of what has happened but you know them better than anyone else.
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I have been on the pill for almost a year and had no problems. This month I messed up my first pill week and didn't spot it till after already having unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Could I be pregnant and if so, if I go to one of your clinics, is the test free and if I am can your clinics help me set up a termination without my parents knowing? Please help me.
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There is a possibility of pregnancy, however, don't panic. There are people out there who can help you confidentially and won't need to inform your parents. The clinics available to you are free and are able to refer for a termination if needed. You will find details of your nearest clinic listed on this website or on the free 24hr information line 0800 0728748.
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Hello
I'm 17 and had sex for the first time 2 ½ weeks ago. The boy doesn't like using condoms so he didn't wear one. 1-2 days before I went to the GP to start the pill but was told I'd have to wait until I started my next period. I was totally stupid and had sex but felt relieved because I started bleeding straight away afterwards so I thought I'd started because I was due on, so I took my first pill. It turned out that I had not started because it was so little and it only happened once so he must have been too big for me. I felt confused and worried because I didn't know what I was supposed to do regarding the pill now I had taken one at the wrong time. I decided to carry on and stopped taking it 2 days ago so I could start my period. I haven't started yet and I'm very worried because I don't want to be pregnant! What should I do?
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You should go back to your GP or go to the Young People's Clinic and ask them to explain how to take your pills correctly. You should also have been given an information leaflet with your pills that should help you to understand how to take them. Your bleeding after sex could have been due to your hymen (the skin that covers the entrance to the vagina in virgins) being broken by penetration.
If you have not taken your pills correctly there is a risk of you being pregnant and you should go to your GP or Young People's Clinic for a pregnancy test. You should also take extra precautions, talk to your boyfriend, and encourage him to use a condom.
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I was having dry sex with my boyfriend, while on my heavy days of my period. He had boxers and a pair of mesh lined, nylon pants on. I wasn't wearing any clothes. He was only on top of me rubbing against the top where my pubic hair is and not the mouth of the vagina. He ejaculated but I don't think it went through his pants. I didn't feel any wetness on me but I was wondering if I could get pregnant from that?
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You are at a low risk of pregnancy as this is at the point in your monthly cycle that you are least fertile and that there is very little chance of semen penetrating your boyfriends pants. In future you are advised to use condoms before having any physical contact. If you are still worried you may be pregnant go and see your GP or a nurse at the Young People's Clinic for a free and confidential pregnancy test and you can also discuss your future contraception needs.
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Can you get pregnant when you have unprotected sex even if you are on the birth control pill but you recently were on medication that reduced the effectiveness. As well if you were on your period when you had intercourse. Thank you for your help.
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Hi, you are absolutely right - you can get pregnant with any unprotected sex and some medication can affect some birth control. However, the up side is that having a period makes you less likely to be at risk. To be sure, either go to a young peoples clinic or your GP.
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I am quite worried. I have found a strange lump right inside my vagina and also in my stomach. When I pressed this it seems to move. A close friend said I was pregnant. Could this be so? My periods have been very light. I did a pregnancy test and this was negative so could I still be pregnant? Should I bother my GP with this? Or am I making a fuss over nothing?
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If it worries you, then you are not making a fuss, just trying to get things sorted. As well as the GP you could go to your nearest young person's clinic or family planning clinic and don't forget this provides a confidential service and that what we are there for. If you have not had sex you will not be pregnant. You could go to this website's emergency section to find out the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
