If you think you could be pregnant, you will need to get a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests are very reliable and can be done 2 to 3 weeks after unprotected sex, or on the first day of a missed period. 

Before this time, the level of hormones produced by the pregnancy is too low to show up on the test and you may get a 'false negative' result.

Free pregnancy tests may be available from:

• your GP
• a family planning clinic
• some genitourinary medicine (GUM)/sexual health clinics
• a Brook or other young people's clinic

You can pay to have a test at:

• (BPAS) British Pregnancy Advisory Service clinics
• Marie Stopes clinics

Many pharmacies offer pregnancy testing and sell home pregnancy tests. These are very reliable but it is important that you follow the instructions exactly if you do a test at home.

It’s best to have a pregnancy test done by your GP or a centre, because it’s free, confidential and expert staff are on hand to give you advice.

If the test is positive....

If your test result is positive, see your GP as soon as possible. He'll be able to talk you through what to do next - in confidence.