It is unlikely that she would be having pregnancy symptoms this early. More than likely, she is just coming down with some bug. However, pre-ejaculatory fluid can contain sperm so pregnancy is possible. It’s too late to do anything about the unprotected sex now. Your girlfriend should wait until her next period. If she is more than seven days late, have her take a pregnancy test. Repeat the test every two weeks until she has a normal period or a positive test result.
If unprotected sex should occur in the future, your girlfriend could take the morning after pill (Plan B) as soon as possible after sex to reduce her risk of pregnancy. Plan B is most effective if it is used within the first 24 hours after unprotected sex but can be used up to 120 hours (five days) of unprotected sex. However, Plan B is meant to be used for emergencies only. It should not be used as a regular method.
You and your girlfriend should talk about how you will prevent pregnancy in the future. You can either choose not to have sex at all or use a reliable method of birth control. If you live near one of our offices, please call us to make an appointment. We can talk with you about all of your contraceptive options and help you choose the method that’s best for the both of you. If you live further away, please contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.
8. February 2012
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