Dear dimond,

The only way to be sure of a pregnancy is to take a pregnancy test. If a woman is worried that she might be pregnant, the first thing she needs to do is find out for sure if she is — by either taking a home pregnancy test or by going to a health clinic for testing. Women who use home pregnancy tests need to be sure to follow exactly the directions on the package.

The symptoms of early pregnancy are

• a missed period



• nausea



• inexplicable fatigue



• sore or enlarged breasts



• headaches



• frequent urination

However, not all women experience these symptoms. Call 1-800-230-PLAN to schedule an appointment for a pregnancy test at a Planned Parenthood near you.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.