It could be either. It may just be the beginning of your period. If you don’t get your period and you are more than a week late for it, take a pregnancy test just in case. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.
Provided that you are not pregnant, you may want to think about using a regular form of birth control. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment to discuss your contraceptive options. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.
Until you can meet with a medical provider, be sure to use condoms from start to finish with every act of intercourse. Condoms work best when they are used correctly and consistently. Here are some tips for correct condom use.
- Always check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
- Condoms should be stored at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
- Never use an oil-based lubricant with a latex condom. If you need additional lubricant, use a water-based type like KY Jelly or Astroglide.
- Pinch the tip of the condom between the thumb and forefinger while rolling it onto the erect penis to ensure that there is no air pocket in the tip of the condom.
- Smooth out the sides of the condom once it has been rolled on to ensure there are no air pockets in the sides of the condom.
- Hold onto the rim or base of the condom while removing the penis from the vagina to prevent it from slipping off inside the vagina during removal.
- Do not have any penis-vagina contact without a condom.
19. April 2012
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