hello ! first and foremost i have been reading former comments and i fimd this website very helpful. my boyfriend ejaculated inside me last night. i have never took bc pills or any contraceptives that reduce chances of pregnancy my question is can i start taking my bc pills today if i had unprotected sex last night. does it decrease my chances since sperm can live upto few days and it will take a week for pills to kick. also i have a normal cycle. i had the unprotected sex 5 days before my period is there still a high chance. thnk you so much !

2. April 2012

anonymous-qa

Start your birth control pills when your provider told you to start them. Taking them as directed now will not help to prevent a pregnancy from an act of intercourse that occurred last night.

Instead, we would recommend that you use Plan B to reduce your risk of pregnancy.

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.

One of the most common side effects of Plan B use is menstrual irregularity.  Therefore, your next period could be earlier than usual, later than usual, or spotty (meaning you may bleed for a few days, stop, and then bleed some more). However, if you are a week or more late for your period, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

Plan B should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods. Once you start using the pill, be sure to take it at the same time every day for maximum effectiveness.

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