Family Planning Plus

I took a Plan B pill a few hours before having sex. Does the pill still protect

Yes, it probably will.

Plan B is not indicated for use prior to planned unprotected sex. Emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. One dose is only effective for one incident of unprotected intercourse, not for repeated acts of sex. For example, if you had unprotected sex on Monday, then again on Wednesday, the Plan B you took on Monday would not be effective for Wednesday. Plan B is not a long term method of birth control. Taking Plan B frequently could actually increase your risk of pregnancy due to the alteration it causes in your menstrual cycle.

Ideally, you should be using a reliable long term birth control method like birth control pills, patch, ring, DepoProvera injection, etc. When used  correctly, condoms can also be effective at preventing pregnancy.  Family Planning Plus clinics offer gyn exams and birth control at little to no cost, depending on household size & income.

My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, friday and saturday. Today is monday and I know from regular schedule I start ovulation tomorrow. What are the chances I could be pregnant. ( we are trying to have a baby)

Being confident about your cycles and familiar with when you ovulate, can help you in becoming pregnant.  It is  recommended that you and your partner have sex about a day prior to ovulation, the day of ovulation, and a day after. Sperm are able to survive in the vagina for as long as 3 days. Having sex the 3-4 days over ovulation time makes it more likely that there will be viable sperm present in the vagina/uterus at ovulation.

Other things when trying to get pregnant: if you smoke…STOP!  This is something you and your partner can do together (if you both smoke). Studies have shown that women who smoke have more difficulty getting pregnant.  Take prenatal or multi-vitamin daily, eat healthy, exercise and get adequate rest.  If you are under or over weight, make changes in your lifestyle to get to a healthy weight.  Decrease or stop use of drugs /alcohol.

I started loestrin fe on day 14 of my cycle (the 12th of january). Will I still start my period as usual on the 9th of February or will it be delayed until the iron pills are taken?

You probably won’t get a normal period until the placebo (iron) pills. However, because you did start your pills mid-cycle, you very well may have some spotting around day 21 or so of your “normal” cycle. It would also not be unusual for you to have some spotting then and still have period like bleeding during the placebo pills. Your cycle should be adjusted to the LoEstrin within a month or two, so continue to take your pills daily.

If I’m on the pill and have been for 3+ years and the guy was wearing a condom during sex but the condom broke & he ejaculates inside of me, does that mean I could get pregnant?

As long as you’ve been taking your pill everyday around the same time everyday, you should be protected against pregancy. If you missed a pill by more than 24 hours around the time of the incident, your pregnancy risk is a bit higher. If  that is the case, wait until your next period. If you miss your period, take a pregnancy test.

As long as you are using the pill correctly, your partner does not need to use a condom unless you want protection against STDs as well. If you are concerned about the possibility of acquiring an STD, please call us for a free STD screening. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

I had unprotected sex but then started my period two days after like normal. But now a month later I’m nine days late. Could I be pregnant?

Pregnancy is unlikely if you haven’t had sex since your last normal period. However, to be on the safe side, take a pregnancy test. Repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

Rather than worry about this in the future, please use a method of birth control if you have sex. Use condoms or start a hormonal method. If you live near one of our clinics, please call us for an appointment. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

If I was on the placebo pill week of my birth control pills and the condom broke while having sex should I take the morning after pill?

No, as long as you are using your pill as directed (taking a pill everyday around the same time each day), you are still protected during the placebo pills. Just remember to start your next pack of pills on time.

My husband and I have decided to start a family, I came off my pill 2 months ago and do not really know whether i have regular or irregular periods as I have been on the pill for the last 6 years. But, since being off the pill I have been on and off my period, having up to 2-3 week breaks then starting bleeding again, and more recently only finishing my period having 1 week off, thinking I am about about to hit ovulation and instead find that I am bleeding again…Any advice?

Most experts recommend waiting at least three months after stopping the pill before trying to conceive. That should give you enough time to start having more regular periods. If you had regular periods before you went on the pill, your periods should revert back to the way they were before the pill. However, since you have been bleeding so often, you may want to consult an OB/GYN to determine the reason for your frequent bleeding.

i am spotting after sex went and got a pep smear and culture test and they came back negitive. i have tooken the morning after pill 3times in 2months could that be the reason for the spotting. there is no pelvic pain and i dont have pains while im having sex.

Yes, the morning after pill can definitely cause spotting. However, the morning after pill is not meant to be used as a regular method of birth control. It should only be used for emergencies. If you are going to continue to have sex, you need to use a regular method of birth control that will give you better protection against pregnancy. Use condoms or start a hormonal method of birth control. If you live near one of our clinics, please call us for an appointment. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you.

If you have not had a regular period in over a month, take a pregnancy test. The morning after pill is not meant for repeated use. Pregnancy is possible.

Me and my boyfirend had sex on friday and I forgot to take my pill Sunday night, we didn’t use a condom but he didn’t finish, what are the chances?

As long as you made up your pill correctly (took it as soon as you remembered and then took your next pill at the regular time), the risk of pregnancy is extremely low. However, if you miss your next period, take a pregnancy test.

i was using one time of birth control, then i had to get prescriptions and they changed me to the generic version. Do i need to wait to have unprotected sex?

 As long as you started your generic pill the day you normally would have started your brand name pill, you will still be protected against pregnancy. A back up method (like condoms) during the first week of your generic pill is not necessary.