Family Planning Plus

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. Keep in mind that menstrual cycles can vary from month to month. Things like hormone changes, stress, illness, etc. can cause you to ovulate earlier or later than usual.

If you were truly 5 days after ovulation, your risk of pregnancy would be lower. In the future, if you have a condom mishap, you do have the option of taking emergency contraception. ECPs ( Plan B, Plan B One-Step, Next Choice) help prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. ECPs should be taken within 24 to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse in order to be most effective. They are available for purchase over the counter for women ages 17 and older at many pharmacies. Women under 17 still require a prescription.

You may also want to consider starting a long term method of birth control like the birth control pills or the DepoProvera injection.

 Family Planning Plus clinics offer gynecological exams, birth control, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception for little to no cost, depending on your household size and income. STD screenings are free for men and women of all ages. Please feel free to schedule an appointment at any of our clinic locations.