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I think I'm 2 months pregnant I'm dizzy alot to where I cant walk I talked to my teacher for my "friend" of course and she says its normal so thats why I think I am. What do you guys think? (link)
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Hi There,
If you've had unprotected sex you have put yourself at risk of pregnancy. But you haven't mentioned if you've missed a period or not.
Most women don't continue to get periods when pregnant and it's worth remembering that a shorter or lighter bleed can also be a sign of pregnancy and should be checked out. There are various signs of being pregnant but these vary from woman to woman and not all women experience all the symptoms. The only way to find out for sure is to do a pregnancy test.
At four weeks after your last period, you may find that:
Your period does not start - although you may get some mild cramps, your breasts may feel heavy and full, and your nipples may be tingly or sensitive
You go off things like coffee or alcohol
There's an odd metallic taste in your mouth
You may find you produce more saliva
You start to feel sick
At seven weeks since your last period:
You are even more likely to be feeling sick
You may feel very tired
You may also find that you need to go to the toilet more often because your uterus is getting bigger and is pressing against your bladder
Some women experience constipation
If you think you might be pregnant, you can get a urine test done to find out for sure. Most pregnancy tests state that they work as soon as a period is late (i.e. one day after your period is due). If you don't have a regular cycle it can be difficult to know when a period is due. So it is best to take the test three weeks after having unprotected sex (as this is roughly how long it will take for the hormone levels to show up on the test).
You can get a free test at your nearest Centre, a local family planning clinic and at some doctor's surgeries. You will also be able to talk through how you feel and what your options are. You can do this in confidence and no one will be told about your visit unless you want them to be.
You can also pay for a pregnancy test at a chemist or your local pharmacy. They can do a test or sell you a home pregnancy testing kit.
If you are pregnant, it is important to get advice as soon as possible to decide what you want to do next.
All the best
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