Family Planning Plus

My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex last night and he came in me, but I’m on the pill. Although, today I took my pill four hours late by accident, am I at a high risk of getting pregnant? I also just finished my period this weekend, does that effect it at all?

You should be fine. Though we recommend taking your pill around the same time (within a three hour time period) every day, being only four hours late should not affect the pill’s ability to prevent pregnancy. Since you are on the pill now, your period doesn’t really have any effect on your fertility since you are no longer ovulating. However, missing pills does affect your fertility. Missing a pill by more than 24 hours may cause a drop in your hormone level which could allow you to ovulate.  

The pill works continually as long as you are taking a pill every day (even during your sugar or placebo pills. By taking hormone pills for three weeks straight, you build up enough hormones in your body to last you through your placebo pill week (the last week of pills) and you remain protected against pregnancy during that week. It is important, however, to remember to take the first hormone pill of your new pack the very next day after finishing the previous pack.

I’ve been on birth control for 3 months now and I haven’t missed a single day. And yesterday I had sex with a condom, but it broke. So 2 hours later I took the “plan b” pill then 12 hours later I took the 2nd dose of the pill. Then today (about 22 hours after I had sex when condom broke) I had sex again with a condom. And it broke again. So should I take another “plan b?” I currently took the last birth control pill today before I’m on my sugar pills tomorrow for this month. What should I do?

As long as you are taking your pills every day around the same time every day and you have not missed any pills, Plan B use was not necessary the first time nor is it necessary this time. Birth control pills begin to prevent pregnancy after you have taken the first seven pills, and continue to protect you as long as you are taking a pill every day (even during the sugar pills). Plan B is a large dose of hormones that are similar to the hormones in your regular birth control pills.  The extra hormones that you took were unnecessary. 

Using condoms in addition to the pill is a good idea since they can provide protection against STDs as well. The most common reason that condoms break is that they are not used correctly. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
store condoms at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
never use oil-based lubricant with a latex condom.
pinch the tip of the condom between the thumb and forefinger while…

I had sex on my 5th day of my cycle and the condom broke, I got scared and took the plan b pill. How likely is it I coul get pregnant?

The first day of a menstrual cycle is the first day of your period. If you have regular periods and the intercourse occurred during or just after your period, pregnancy is unlikely. Since you also used Plan B, pregnancy is extremely unlikely. Seven out of eight women who normally would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant if they used Plan B within 72 hours of the unprotected sex.

The most common reason that condoms break is that they are not used correctly. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
store condoms at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
never use oil-based lubricant with a latex condom.
pinch the tip of the condom between the thumb and forefinger while rolling it onto the erect penis to ensure that there is no air pocket in the tip of the condom.
smooth out the sides of the condom once it has been rolled on to ensure there are no air pockets in the sides of the condom.
hold onto the rim or…

a guy went half way in me. idk if he came but i ovulated 6 days later what is the chance that i am pregnant

Sperm can live 3-5 days inside a woman’s body so if you really ovulated 6 days later, it is unlikely that any sperm would have survived that long to fertilize an ovum. How can you be sure that you ovulated exactly on that day though? Wait for your next period. If it is more than seven days late, take a pregnancy test.

If you are going to continue to have sex, please use a method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. If you live near one of our offices, call us for an appointment. We can talk with you about all of your contraceptive options and help you choose a method that’s best for you. If you live further away, please contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you.

i was suppose to get my depo shot on Nov 23 but i didn’t i had unprotected sex on Jan 22 and i was spotting 6 days after i had sex and my period came on on Feb 3, should i not be worried about being pregnant since my period came on?

Pregnancy is unlikely if you had a normal period after the unprotected intercourse occurred. However, if you plan to continue to have sex, either use condoms or another method of birth control. You don’t want to continue to risk an unintended pregnancy. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex but it only lasted a couple minutes and I don’t if he came inside, could I still be pregnant ?

Yes. Pre-ejaculatory fluid can leak out of the penis prior to ejaculation. This fluid can contain sperm. You might want to purchase Plan B to reduce your risk of pregnancy. If you are 17 or older, it is available without a prescription at most drug stores, and costs about $50. You may need to show ID to prove your age. We also provide Plan B at all of our offices and we can see you the same day you call if we are open. Fees are based on household size and income and the most you would pay is $30. Plan B is free at our offices if you are under age 18 or if you meet certain income guidelines. It should be taken as soon as possible but must be taken within 120 hours of the unprotected sex.

If you plan to continue to have sexual intercourse, please use condoms or another form of birth control to reduce your risk of pregnancy. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. We can talk…

My boyfriend and I had sex last night and the condom broke. I am unsure if it broke inside me or outside. But he did not ejaculate but there might have been some pre cum. I just started taking tri cyclen lo birth control and took 8 pills already. I am also supposed to be in my ovulation period since I finished my period 10 days ago. Should I take plan b?

Since you had taken a full week’s worth of pills when the incident occurred, Plan B is not necessary. The pill becomes effective (begins to suppress ovulation) after one week of use as long as you did not miss any pills.

Can a woman still get Trich if the man doesn’t ejaculate inside her vagina?

Yes, if there is any penis-vagina contact and the penis is not covered with a condom, the woman can still become infected with trich if the man has it. Pre-ejaculatory fluid can leak out of the penis prior to ejaculation and this fluid may contain trich parasites.

I’ve been on tricyclen for almost 5 years and it’s been great. Lately I’ve been bad about taking my pill at the same time every day though. My boyfriend and I always use a condom anyway. This month, I started spotting about 2 weeks ago, and I’m supposed to have my period this week. I think it’s just because I wasn’t taking the pills at the same time every day, but I’m a little worried because I doubt my period, if I even get one, will be normal this week. I’ve set a daily alarm so I’ll be back on track next month. Should I do anything else?

Yes, most likely the spotting you are experiencing is because you are not taking your pills at the same time every day. Setting your alarm is a good idea. You can also get daily reminders by text or by e-mail by registering on www.bedsider.org.

every once in a while i have a little burning when i urinate but not all the time could i have a std

If you have been having sex, an STD may be the cause of the burning sensation during urination. However, there may be other possibilities, especially since the sensation comes and goes. It would be best to be evaluated by a medical professional.

If you live near one of our offices, we offer free STD testing for both men and women. The visit includes testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. If you live further away, contact the STD clinic that is closest to you.