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Checking for pregnancy Easy Read
For patients aged 12 and over.
Why am I being asked this?
Some tests and treatments can cause harm to an unborn baby.
If you are 12 years old or have started your period, we need to make sure you are not pregnant.
Even if you have not had sex, we still ask everyone.
What will happen?
We will ask if you have periods, and when your last one was.
We might need a wee sample so we can do a pregnancy test.
Your parent or carer can stay with you.
Or you can be by yourself.
Will this be confidential?
We do not share this information without your permission, unless it is a risk to your health and safety.
If you are pregnant and under 13 years old, we will have to tell Safeguarding and Social Care Services.
What if I do not want a pregnancy test?
We might need to ask you some more questions about why you do not want a pregnancy test.
It might delay or cancel what you have come into hospital for.
I still do not understand
Ask a nurse or doctor to explain. We want you to understand.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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