Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. The more frequently you have unprotected sex, the more likely it is you will get pregnant.
If you and your partner are not planning a pregnancy, consider using condoms for every act of intercourse to help prevent pregnancy. You should also consider beginning a long term method of birth control like pills, Depo injection, patch, etc.
Family Planning clinics offer gynecological exams and birth control at little to no cost, depending on your household size & income.
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31. January 2012
Comments Off on My boyfriend and I were having sex yesterday, January 29th. The condom broke and we immediately stopped. There was no ejaculation and it broke within 5 seconds of starting. My period ended on January 27th…I am worried I could be pregnant from potential precum. Is it necessary to take Plan B, based on what I said?
The risk of pregnancy from unprotected intercourse depends a lot on where you are at within your menstrual cycle. The first day of your period is considered day 1 of the cycle. Having a 28 day cycle means that there are around 28 days from the beginning of one period to the beginning of the next period. If you have regular 28 day cycles, you will generally ovulate around day 14. This will vary. If you have short cycles (24 days or less between cycles), you will ovulate earlier. Women with longer cycles (over 28 days) will ovulate later.
Assuming that you have a normal cycle, January 27th should be a less fertile time. However, Plan B is generally safe for everyone, and could be beneficial. (Plan B helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation.) Plan B is available over the counter at most pharmacies for women 17 and older. Teens under 17 require a prescription. It costs around $45 at most stores.
If you need Plan B and can’t afford it, Family Planning clinics offer Plan B at little to…
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Comments Off on so I’m about six weeks pregnant an they took some blood tests and the doc called me back and told me my blood type an that my progestrone* levels were highn but I was wondering if they did a hiv test? an if so would she have told me if it was positive? or is it bad if she didn’t tell me at all on the phone?
If you are living in Pennsylvania, there are laws about HIV testing. Depending on your area, prenatal HIV testing may not be a routine test. Prior to HIV testing, the doctor/nurse must explain the test to you and obtain your approval for it. There is a specific consent form required for HIV testing. If your doctor didn’t explain the HIV test or have you sign a consent form specifically for HIV, then you most likely were not tested. For more information, call your OB/GYN and discuss your concerns.
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Comments Off on I had sex early in the morning on the 26 of december on the 28 i took a morning atter pill, well the next day i had unprotected again really late at nite and also when i took the morning after pill i was suposr to start my period.well 4weeks ago i found out im pregnant, im having a hard time figuring out from what time did i get from the first time or the second time?
There is no way to tell the exact date that conception occurred.
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Comments Off on so my boyfriend fingered me and a lttle blood came out then we stopped 5 minutes then did it again more blood came out what does that mean i got my period?
Its hard to tell what happened. Was it time for your period to start? If so, sometimes sexual activity (which can cause the uterus to contract) can cause you to have some spotting. It is also a possibility that this finger irritated your cervix/vagina and cause some spotting.
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Comments Off on I am on the birth control but took plan b because of antibiotics. I got my period and everything. Will the plan b (which was taken on the first day of the sugar pills of my last pack) mess up my pills for this month? Like do I have to wait 7 days until I’m protected or am I protected when I started the new pack? This is my third month on the pill. Thanks for your help!
If you started your new pack of birth control pills on time, you most likely were/are still protected from pregnancy. If you wanted more peace of mind, wait a full 7 days for the “new” pack of pills to become effective. When using your pills correctly and consistently, you are protected during your hormone free week.
The Plan B may cause you to experience some irregular spotting or bleeding during this next pill cycle. Your next period may be a little earlier or later than usual. It may be lighter or spottier than usual. Continue taking your pills every day, and your period will return to normal in the next month or two.
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Comments Off on i have a 3month old baby,i decided to get the shot but after 5days of getting it i had unproted sex with my boyfriend,will i get pregnant again
The DepoProvera injection is effective within 24 hours after the first injection. If your unprotected intercourse was at least 24 hours after your first injection, then pregnancy is very unlikely.
The Depo injection is effective for up to 13 weeks. If you are late for your injection, it is best to use a back up method like condoms or abstinence. It is important to continue your injections on time to maintain your birth control.
Continue reading30. January 2012
Comments Off on Tonight I had sex with my boyfriend. We used a condom and after he came inside of me (thinking the condom was still intact) he pulled out and we noticed that the condom had broken. According to my my last period, I should have ovulated yesterday or today. So we immediately went and bought a Plan B and I took that within an hour. What are the chances that I’m pregnant?
There is still a risk of pregnancy, but you significantly reduced your risk by taking Plan B in such a timely manner. You should be okay. However, If you skip your next period, take a pregnancy test just to be sure.
When condoms break during sexual intercourse, it is usually because they were used incorrectly. Did he make sure that there were no air pockets inside the condom after he rolled it on but prior to sexual intercourse. He should pinch the tip of the condom between his thumb and forefinger while he rolls the condom onto the erect penis. He should also smooth out the sides of the condom to ensure there are no air pockets. Did you use an oil-based lubricant with the latex condom? Oil damages condoms and can cause them to break. If additional lubrication is needed, use saliva or a water based lubricant. Did you check the expiration date of the condom to make sure that the condom had not expired?
You may want to start using a hormonal method of birth control for extra protection….
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Comments Off on My period was suppose to come on the 27th which is 2day. I woke up this morning and saw no blood. But my tissue had very light colored blood on it. And after that there was no blood at all. I just came from the bathroom and I saw light blood again on the tissue. So I decided to put a tampon on. Could I be pregnant ? Or could I have a STD that’s making my period irregular?? I pray it’s not a STD….
If you are having unprotected sex, pregnancy and STDs are possible. If you are on a hormonal method of birth control and have been using your method correctly, pregnancy is unlikely. If you consistently and correctly use condoms, STDs are less likely than if you haven’t been using condoms.
On the other hand, the light colored blood that you found on your tissue may just mean that your period is about to begin.
If you are interested in free STD testing, please call one of our offices for an appointment. We offer free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. We can also perform an exam to look for any signs of genital herpes or genital warts, and take a vaginal smear to look for signs of trich, BV, or yeast. If you live too far away, look on the internet or in your phone book for an office that provides similar services.
If you would like to start a method of birth control, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office that is closest to you.
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Comments Off on my friend and i had sex two days ago… we used a condom but it broke .. he noticed right away and wore another condom. he did not ejaculate either because we were interrupted and he did not finish. the next day i felt back pain and pain around my abdomen and vaginal area. it’s better now and i’m having vaginal discharge as well. could i be pregnant?
Back pain, vaginal irritation, and abdominal pain are not symptoms of early pregnancy, but they could be signs of some type of infection. Vaginal discharge can be normal, but if you have an abnormal amount of it or if it has a strong odor or an unusual color or texture, it might be an infection. If these symptoms continue or worsen, please contact one of our offices for an infection check appointment. If you live too far away, contact the closest Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office to you.
Since the condom broke during sex, pre-ejaculatory fluid may have leaked out of the penis while it was inside the vagina. This fluid can contain sperm. If you are worried about pregnancy, use the morning after pill. Plan B can be used up to 120 hours after unprotected sex (though the sooner you use it, the better it works). It is available without a prescription in most drug stores for individuals 17 and older. It costs about $50. If you live near one of our offices, call us right away for an appointment….
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31. January 2012
Comments Off on my boyfriend and i have been having sex, and he has came inside of me 5 times. what are the chances of being pregnant