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if my boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and while he was wearing that condom he took extra precaution and pulled out before he was even close to finishing – what are the chances im pregnant?

If you used a condom and withdrawal, it is unlikely that pregnacy would occur from this sexual encounter.

I took the day after pill the next day after I had sex and the condom busted. Well I had sex 3 days (after taking the day after pill) and another condom busted. I don’t want to have to buy another day after pill. So will the one I took 3 days ago work for this time as well?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse or condom failure, there is the risk of pregnancy.

Plan B helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. It delays ovulation for several days, allowing sperm within the vagina to die off. Sperm can survive in the vagina for as long as 3 days. After taking Plan B, you should have a period within 2-3 weeks. Plan B is not a long term method of birth control. It is not effective for repeated incidents of unprotected sex. Additionally, because it alters your hormones and delays ovulation, taking Plan B frequently can actually increase your chance of pregnancy.

Since Plan B is safe for most women, you could take it again. In the meantime, do not have unprotected intercourse until your next period. If your next period is more than 1 week late, do a pregnancy test.

If the condom keeps breaking, review with your partner the correct use of condoms. Make sure that he is pinching the tip of the condom when it is being applied. This allows room for semen. There are several online sites that review condom…

Hi, I am super worried this past weekend was the first time I can Sex, yesterday morning (4 days after having sex) I woke up and went to the restroom and on the toilet paper I noticed a little bit of blood but, my period ended last week Thursday, I am really scared please help!!

It is normal for some women to have spotting after first intercourse. This should resolve over time. If you persistently have spotting or period type bleeding after sex, you should schedule an appointment with your ob/gyn doctor or clinic.

so i’ve been off birth control since april of i believe 2009 or 2010 and i don’t get a regular period it happens whenever my body feels like it so like every 2 or 3 months, but last night i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and i let him cum inside me is there a possibility i could get pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse there is the risk of pregnancy.

If your period “comes when it wants to”, you probably have a hormonal imbalance that is making  your menstrual cycle irregular. Having irregular periods also means that you have irregular ovulation times. If you don’t know when your going to get a period, you can’t tell when you’re ovulating. You don’t know when your fertile time is. Having unprotected sex is like playing “Russian roulette”.

Depending on when the unprotected sex occurred, Plan B is an option. Plan B is an emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. It is most effective when taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. Studies have shown it can also be effective when taken as long as 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.

Plan B is available for purchase over-the-counter at most pharmacies for women 17 and older. Women under 17 require a prescription. Plan B costs around $45.

Family Planning Plus clinics offer Plan B at little to no cost, depending on your household size & income.

i took Plan b a week before my first Depo shot. I have not gotten my period yet and it has been two weeks. Is there a chance I could be pregnant?

Ok, two weeks since Plan B and one week since DepoProvera injection, right?

The Depo shot does several things. It stops ovulation. It thickens cervical mucus, making the mucus a hostile environment for sperm. The Depo shot also thins the uterine lining, which is why many women do not have periods while on the shot. Some women stop having periods after their first injection. Some women may require several injections before periods completely stop. Some women may not have regular monthly periods, but may have infrequent spotting. All of these scenarios are okay. You may not have any bleeding from the Plan B because of receiving the Depo shot.

For peace of mind, do a pregnancy test, either at home or in the clinic. If your pregnancy test is negative, receive your next injection at the appropriate time. Remember that irregular bleeding/spotting is common during the first 3-6 months of use. This bleeding may occur later in the next month or so.

If you have further concern, contact your doctor or clinic.

if i had sex two days befor i take birth control does this enhance the chance of pregnancy

Yes, most hormonal birth control methods are not immediately effective. When first starting birth control pills, the birth control patch or the vaginal ring, it takes at least 7 days of consistent use for them to become effective. The DepoProvera injection is effective after 24 hours.

The risk of pregnancy also depends on where you are at within your menstrual cycle. If you started your pills/had unprotected sex in the middle of your cycle, this could be your “more fertile” time, and the chance of pregnancy is greater. If you started your pills/had unprotected sex immediately after your period (your less fertile time), then chance of pregnancy would be less.

Whether you are just starting your method or have been on it for a while, it is important to take your birth control correctly and consistently. If you have any further concerns, contact your doctor or clinic.

the last time i had my period was on dec 22- the 30th and i havent had my period in over a month and its now feb 3 , i had protected sex and the condom didnt break.. and i highly doubt im pregnant but why is my period late!

Several things may alter your menstrual cycle. Stress, illness, medications, changes in sleep, diet or exercise can cause periods to come earlier or later than usual. Sometimes your body may skip a period. If this is the case, your body usually returns to its own normal cycle within a month or two.

Of course, the only way to know now is to perform a pregnancy test, either at home or at a clinic. If your period continues to be absent after several months, and your pregnancy test is negative, consult with your doctor or clinic.

Me and my fiance had sex thursday the second of jan. We had unprotected sex. He went in me. The next day my stomach was gurgling all day and i could smell everthing and i had a feeling that i just kno i am pregnant.Things i normaly think smells amazing makes me sick to my stomach. I am gonna wait 8-12 days to take a pregnanxy test my gut feeling is telling me am. What do you think?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the chance of pregnancy.

From the time of fertilization until implantation into the uterus normally takes about 7 to 14 days. It is unlikely that you would be experiencing symptoms as soon as 1 or 2 days after unprotected intercourse. However, if you have been having unprotected intercourse regularly, you may have become pregnant prior to this. While not always accurate, intuition can be useful.

Wait until your next period is more than 1 week late. If it does not occur, perform a pregnancy test. In the meantime, if you are not planning a pregnancy, do not have unprotected sex.  Abstain or use condoms until your next period.

I separated from my husband of three years…in July 2010 and filed for divorce in November 2010 and it was final May 2011. Point is in the past year in a half I have not been very sexually active in this time. I have been been with two people one I let him ejaculate in me and I got BV after the first time(which is common with new sexual partners) hen we were togetheren fine. that was a year ago and we no longer do that. I met and have been seeing someone and we were together on Mon, 1/30 two times and when we started having sex he went deeper than my vagina could handle and in the interim he made me bleed like I was on my period…but I am not. He did not ejaculate inside me either time…and it is Fri, 2/3/12 and I now have a vaginal odor that isnt typical of BV but it seems like the later it gets the Ph is changing…can I still have BV without semen getting inside me?

Yes, your vaginal pH could have been disrupted by the bleeding or irritation from recent intercourse. Things like stress, medications and illness can also cause alteration in the vaginal pH. If you have had bacterial vaginosis in the past, you probably were given antibiotics for treatment. Contact your family doctor or ob/gyn doctor or clinic to schedule an infection check.

ok. so i had sex about 8 months ago. i’ve been sort of worried since then. I’ve been feeling slightly dizzy on some days (though not terribly often). I’ve only had one case of nausea (perhaps morning sickness) and that was about 7 months after. I’ve noticed that I’ve gained a little weight in my belly. other than that I can’t say I’ve noticed any other symptoms. No breast tenderness/ growth or anything like that. It was my first time and we did use a condom. We didn’t see any signs of breakage. we had sex around mid May. My period showed up regularly and on time for about 7 months. But my period was scheduled to arrive on January 31st and it showed up 4 days late, even though I’m pretty sure I’ve never been late a day in my life. Even when it did show up on February 4th it was much lighter than my usal period. I have not taken a pregnancy test and I’m not sure that I can, for reasons that I’d rather not say. Is it possible that I could be pregnant (or could there be some other cause for my unusual period if not)? Or am I just worrying myself for no reason?

If you have been having regular periods for the past 7-8 months, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. That your most recent period was a little late, starting Feb 4 instead of Jan 31 should be of little concern. Several things can alter your cycle, causing periods to come earlier or later than usual. Stress, medications, changes in sleep, diet, or activity can all cause changes in your cycle.

Weigh yourself regularly for a month. Use the same scale and weigh yourself at around the same time of day. You may not be gaining weight as much as you think. Keep in mind, that our weight can fluctuate by 3-5 pounds due to hormones. Your “belly fat” may be more noticeable right before your period because you’re bloated. (Yuck, PMS!)

If you are still uneasy, perform a pregnancy test. If you do not have the privacy or the money for a home test, contact a local Family Planning or Planned Parenthood clinic. Our Family Planning Plus clinics offer pregnancy testing at little to no cost, depending on your household…