"Really need some advice plz..it would really help right now thanks."

Hey there,

Im 6 days late now for my period..i went to the family planning clinic yesterday and the pregnancy test was negative, i dont have any syptoms altho ive felt really tired lately, i've had sex in the past month tho with my long term bf who ive been with nearly 3 years now. he knows i'm late etc im not normally this late... i have to go back next week for another test cos it mite not show up yet. i hate the waiting and cant stop crying im so worried and scared. my bfs been really off with me past 2days and is depressed its making it even harder for me cos hes only person i feel i can talk to about it i darent tell no one else.. i cant..im so scared right now. they discussed wat id like to do if i am and im just stuck between keeping it and abortion. they think its likely that i am pregnant tho and i feel terrified, im only 18 and supposed to go to uni my family etc will never accept it. i've tried to tlk to my bf but he just keeps saying he doesnt know and sorry. and i feel so alone plz help if u dont mind thanks xxxx

Hi Lauren

Are your periods normally regular? If not, then there may be no need for panic. Even if so there is still a good chance that you are not pregnant. I get that the waiting is the hardest.

You could go to the chemist and buy an early detection pregnancy test. It can detect if you are pregnant even two days before your period is due. This may answer the big question.

If you are not pregnant, then you have learned a few things at least, the main one being that for you and your partner this is not the ideal time to start a family. It may be better to wait to have sex until you are married. I know, I know, very old fashioned, but it is the only sure fire way to protect yourself against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted desieses.
(not to mention to protect your heart from being broken, or break someone elses) Go on, be different!

If you are pregnant, let us know and then we can take it from there.

Best of luck

Siobhan