Family Planning Plus

Depending on where your partner is at in her cycle, the risk of pregnancy could be high.When a condom mishap occurs, taking emergency contraception is a good option. Showering after unprotected sex has no benefit, as the sperm have already made it into the uterus. 

Emergency contraception (Plan B, One step), helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. It contains progestin, a hormone found in birth control pills. ECPs contain a larger dose of progestin than regular birth control pills.  It does not contain estrogen, so it is relatively safe for everyone. ECPs are most effective when taken within 24 hours after intercourse. However, studies also show that they can be effective even when taken as long as 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.

Plan B can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies by women 17 and older. Teens under 17 require a prescription. It costs around $45, depending on the pharmacy.

If your partner takes Plan B, she may experience some irregular spotting during this next cycle. Her next period may be a little earlier or later than usual. Her bleeding may be spottier than usual.
Either way, if your partner’s next peiod is more than 1 week late, she should perform a pregnancy test, either at home or in a clinic.
Family Planning clinics offer Plan B and pregnancy testing at little to no cost, depending on age, household size and income.