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A surprise pregnancy can be stressful, especially if you are a teenager. Remember that you are the only one who can decide what to do, but you do not have to go through it alone. There are people who can give you correct information and support, so never hesitate to reach out and seek help.

How Do I Know If I Am Pregnant?

Pregnancy happens if semen enters your vagina or on your vulva. So, if you have not had penetrative sex or had any semen near your vulva since your last period, you may not be pregnant. The pre-ejaculation discharge also contains semen, so do not assume unless you are very sure. It is important to remember that it takes a few weeks for pregnancy to occur after sex. So, if you had sex just a few days ago, you cannot be tested for pregnancy as yet, and there is still something you can do to prevent it, i.e. taking emergency contraception. If you have had penis-in-vagina sex and missed your period, there is a chance that you are pregnant.

The first thing to do if you think you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test, which is the only way you can know for sure. A pregnancy test can tell if you are pregnant as soon as your period is late. Many home pregnancy tests are available without a prescription at chemists and can be quite reliable and accurate in indicating a pregnancy when done correctly. Don’t panic just because your period is late; there are many other things besides premarital pregnancy that can interfere with the timing of your period. This includes stress, diet, changes in your weight, and falling sick. It is also common to have irregular periods when you are a teenager. Thus, not getting your periods on time should not make you panic. Apart from late periods, other symptoms indicate pregnancy like bloating, sore breasts, upset stomach, and tiredness. But as we stated before, these symptoms can be due to other things like PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome), stress or being sick. Thus, it is important to take a pregnancy test to know if you are pregnant. If your pregnancy test is positive, or your periods are missed for over 2 weeks, make an appointment with your doctor immediately so you can discuss the possibilities scientifically.