Pregnancy Testing
If you have had unprotected sex and think you could be pregnant you will need to have a pregnancy test.
Pregnancy tests
Pregnancy tests are reliable. Results will show two to three weeks after the time the egg was fertilised. Pregnancy tests very rarely show a negative result when you may be pregnant. If you do the test before your period was due it may give you a false result.
You can get a pregnancy test from:
Pregnancy testing kits are also available from the chemist shops. These can be very reliable if you follow the instructions carefully.
Signs of pregnancy
Signs of pregnancy usually appear two to three weeks after conception. They vary from woman to woman but may include:
- missing a period
- a short, lighter period
- feeling tired
- nausea or vomiting (known as morning sickness, but not always in the morning)
- feeling bloated or period-like cramps
- appetite changes
- mood changes
Options
If your pregnancy is not planned then it is important that you discuss your options with someone as soon as possible. Read more about unplanned pregnancy.
If you've had unprotected sex in the last three to five days you still have time to use emergency contraception. Talk to a doctor or nurse at a Family Planning clinic or a sexual health clinic or your own doctor.