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Pregnancy
What do periods have to do with pregnancy?• Every month your ovaries release an egg which travels to your womb via the fallopian tubes.• At the same time hormones are released which thicken the lining of the womb for the egg to embed in if it gets fertilised. • If you have unprotected … Read more

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Abortion
I’m pregnant and am not ready for a baby, what can I do?If you are pregnant you may be feeling confused about what to do. You might be considering an abortion, or termination. This is a medical procedure where your pregnancy is ended.How do I decide?Finding out you are pregnant … Read more

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Contraception & emergency contraception
I’m having sex, why do I need to think about contraception?• To avoid an unwanted pregnancy.• To avoid catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV.Where can I get contraception?• You can go to a sexual health clinic, many of which also have young people’s clinics. • You can also go to your GP … Read more

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Female sexual organs
Cervix - The lower, narrow portion of the uterus.Clitoris - A sexual organ that sits within the folds of the clitoral hood at the top of the labia externally, and internally has two legs (or crura) which go around either side of the vagina. When stimulated the clitoris produces sexual … Read more

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I think I am pregnant, help!
What age can you get pregnant at?• Once a girl starts having periods she can get pregnant, regardless of her age.• You can get pregnant if sperm comes into contact with your vagina. You don’t have to have sex without a condom for this to happen.• Find out more about how you get … Read more

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