There is a slightly greater risk of pregnancy in your case since you took your second pill five hours late. However, your risk is still extremely low because of your Plan B use and since your boyfriend did not actually ejaculate inside the vagina.
If this should happen again, either use Plan B One-Step (so you only have to take one pill) or take both pills at the same time (rather than 12 hours apart).
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.
Of course, Plan B should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods. If you are going to continue to have sexual contact, 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.
4. June 2012
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