Family Planning Plus

Pregnancy is possible but the risk is not high since it occurred just after your period. However, without charting your periods, your basal body temperature, and the characteristics of your cervical mucus, it is impossible to know exactly when you ovulate. You may regularly ovulate just after your period even though most women do not.

Although your partner withdrew prior to ejaculation, pre-ejaculatory fluid can leak out of the penis anytime during sexual intercourse. This fluid may contain sperm and could cause a pregnancy. Also if semen spilled near the vaginal opening, pregnancy is possible.

If it has been less than five days since the unprotected sex, we would recommend Plan B.

Plan B One-step is a pill you can take after unprotected sex to reduce the risk of pregnancy. It works best if it is used within the first 24 hours after sex but can be used up to 120 hours (or five days) after  unprotected sex with decreased effects after the first three days.  The sooner you use Plan B, the more effective it is.

Plan B works by delaying ovulation (the monthly release of an egg), and possibly by interfering with fertilization (the union of sperm and egg) and implantation (when the fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine lining. If you are already pregnant, it will not terminate the pregnancy. According to the manufacturer, the treatment prevents seven of eight pregnancies that otherwise would have occurred.

If you are 17 or older, you can purchase Plan B at most drug stores without a prescription. You will need to ask the pharmacist for Plan B as it is located behind the counter. You may also need to show ID to prove your age. Plan B is around $50. If you are under 17, you will need a prescription from a doctor. You can also get Plan B from a Family Planning or Planned Parenthood clinic. We offer Plan B at all of our clinics at a reduced cost. Some individuals qualify for free services.

Please do not continue to rely on withdrawal (pulling out). If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. We can talk with you about all of your contraceptive options and help you choose one that best fits your lifestyle. If you live further away, please contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.