Anytime you have unprotected intercourse or method failure, there is the risk of pregnancy.
In the future, if there is doubt about the effectiveness of your birth control method, Plan B is a good option. Plan B is an emergency contraceptive. When taken within 24 to 72 hours after unprotected sex, it can help prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Plan B can be purchased over the counter at most pharmacies for around $46. Plan B does not cause a termination nor does it harm an already existing pregnancy.
Encourage your partner to take her pills correctly & consistently. Taking pills around the same time every day (within an hour or two of the same time) helps maintain a therapeutic level of birth control. If she misses a pill, she should take the forgotten pill as soon as possible. If she misses 2 or more pills from the same pill pack, you need to either abstain from sex or use condoms for the rest of the cycle.
At this point, it is too late for your partner to take Plan B. She should continue taking her pills daily. If her next period is more than 1 week late, do a pregnancy test.
15. February 2012
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