A to Z of Word Meanings
Don't know what a word means? Then use our glossary to find out!
Ectopic Pregnancy
When the egg gets fertilised anywhere other than the womb, like the fallopian tubes. A pregnancy is not safe unless it is in the womb and an ectopic pregnancy usually has to be terminated.
Ejaculate
When a boy reaches climax his penis produces sperm, also known as 'coming'.
Embryo
The first name for an unborn baby in the very early stages of pregnancy, before it becomes known as a foetus.
Emergency Pills
Contraceptive pills that can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. Also known as Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC).
Endometriosis
A disease affecting girls in which the tissue that normally lines the womb grows on other organs outside of it. It can cause pain and fertility problems.
Epstein Barr Virus
This virus is the main cause of glandular fever and can be passed on through close body contact like kissing.
Erection
When sexual arousal causes a man’s penis to swell and become hard or erect.
Everyday Pills / Contraception
A contraceptive pill that you take every day of your cycle. With some pills, you only take them for 21 days a month.
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