Pregnancy


Pregnancy occurs when a sperm penetrates an egg. The single sperm that first burrows into the egg is the successful one of millions of others contained in the man's semen. This is called fertilisation, and usually takes place in the woman's fallopian tube after the matured egg has been released from one of her ovaries.

Some signs and symptoms to look for if you believe you might be pregnant include:
Missed period
Nausea with, or without, vomiting
Tiredness
Dizziness
Breast changes and breast tenderness
Frequent urination

If you suspect that you are pregnant, or have taken a home pregnancy test which confirms that you are pregnant, you should ask your pharmacist.