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I get my period reguarly (normally) last month i got it and it lasted 7 days, stopped for a day then started for another 2 or 3 days. this month i haven’t gotten it and is now 7 days late. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. What could be wrong????

Menstrual irregularities can occur for a number of different reasons. Pregnancy is just one possibility.  Irregular periods can be caused by hormonal imbalances or changes due to hormonal contraceptive use or other reasons, perimenopause, infection (sexually transmitted diseases and other infections), use of certain medications, and other more serious conditions.   Treatment of menstrual irregularities, when necessary, varies and is tailored to the individual case, the underlying cause, the severity of symptoms, and the presence of any complications.  If you are concerned or if your bleeding is heavier or more painful than usual, contact your medical care provider for an appointment.

i had sex with my boyfriend (unprotected) multiple times in one day, could that increase my risk of getting pregnant even if im on the pill?

The effectiveness of the pill is based on a year of use and your ability to take them correctly. If you are taking your pill at the same time everyday and you do not miss any pills or take them late, your risk of pregnancy for the year is less than 1%, regardless of how frequently you engaged in sex. If, however, you miss pills or take them late occasionally, your risk of pregnancy increases.

I was taking Seasonique and stopped in October. I had my period every month since then. My period in December started on the 14th. My husband was coming home on the 24th so I started taking my pills again that day. Prior to starting my pills, I was taking 1500mg of amoxicilin a day for an ear infection. I have been taking 500mg of amoxicilin during the first week of the pills. My husband and I had unprotected sex around 12am Monday the 26th, the 28th which was Wednesday afternoon, the 29th on y night but he did not ejaculate, and again on Sunday morning, January 1st. According to the ovulation calender, I was supposed to ovulate between the 25th and the 30th. Is it possible that I still ovulated and if so, what is the likelihood that I could get pregnant? Today is the last day of taking amoxicilin and I still plan to take my pill the rest of the time he is here. Thanks!

Yes, it is possible that you ovulated since you did not take at least one full week of birth control pills prior to the sexual intercourse. You need to take a full week of pills in order for the hormone level to reach a point that suppresses ovulation. The fact that you were also taking antibiotics during your first week of birth control pills is besides the point.  Keep taking your pills. Wait at least one full month after restarting the pill, and then take a pregnancy test.  Repeat the test every two weeks until you get a period or you have a positive test result.  Of course, if your result does come back positive, you will need to stop the pill. Good luck.

I had been on bc for a while now. I was supposed to start my new pack on Sunday but forgot. Instead I started on Wednesday and was doubling up. On that following Saturday I had sex unprotected but he did not ejaculate at all should I get plan b if it is within the recommended 72 hours

Since your partner did not ejaculate at all and since you would have had at least six or seven birth control pills in your system if they were made up correctly by Saturday when the incident occurred, we would not recommend using Plan B.

If you made up your pills correctly, you should have taken Sunday’s & Monday’s pills on Wednesday, Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s pills on Thursday, Thursday’s and Friday’s pills on Friday, and Saturday’s pill on Saturday.  If you did not make up your pills this way, please contact the medical provider who prescribed your pills for their recommendation.

would the plan b pill still work even though i took it 20 minute before he ejaculated in me? but i also had sex 2 days before that & that was the reason we got the plan b pill in the 1st place!?! am i safe?

Yes, Plan B would be even more effective for the intercourse that occurred 20 minutes after you took the pill. Of course, Plan B is not 100% effective, and pregnancy is always a possibility. Plan B works just like regular birth control pills by preventing ovulation, interfering with fertilization, and possibly preventing implantation.  Plan B delivers a much larger dose of hormones than regular birth control pills and hence, begins to work much faster. The hormones in Plan B and regular birth control pills are similar to hormones that are produced during pregnancy.   The brain sees these hormone shifts and recognizes it as a pregnancy.  The brain then sends a message back down to the ovaries to suppress ovulation as eggs are no longer needed because of the perceived pregnancy.  As long as the brain continues to see these hormone levels, ovulation does not occur.  Plan B temporarily prevents ovulation since the hormones are delivered in one large dose instead of a continual steady stream.  Eventually, hormone levels return to normal and the contraceptive effect wears off.  Women using regular birth…

If my boyfriend and I had sex and then took plan B and again had unprotected sex 4hours after taking plan b, am i at risk of being pregnant?

Whenever two people have intercourse, there is always a risk of pregnancy even when using a regular method of birth control perfectly.  However, as long as you do not use Plan B frequently, your risk is very slim and there is no need to take Plan B again.  Plan B works just like regular birth control pills by preventing ovulation, interfering with fertilization, and possibly preventing implantation.  Plan B delivers a much larger dose of hormones than regular birth control pills and hence, begins to work much faster. The hormones in Plan B and regular birth control pills are similar to hormones that are produced during pregnancy.   The brain sees these hormone shifts and recognizes it as a pregnancy.  The brain then sends a message back down to the ovaries to suppress ovulation as eggs are no longer needed because of the perceived pregnancy.  As long as the brain continues to see these hormone levels, ovulation does not occur.  Plan B temporarily prevents ovulation since the hormones are delivered in one large dose instead of a continual steady stream.  Eventually,…

Me and my girlfriend had sex for the first time exactly a week ago. yesterday she was throwing up and today she said she was cramping, i used the pull out method but pulled out early enough to where i didnt cum at all becaue i went home and had blue balls. We had sex 2 more times like 2 or 3 days earlier but used a condom. Do you think she is pregnant?

It is unlikely that your girlfriend’s nausea and vomiting is being caused by a pregnancy that was conceived one week ago. Morning sickness does not usually occur until the 6th week of pregnancy. Most likely, she was simply ill. The cramping she is experiencing now may be a sign that her period is about to begin.

However, even when a man does not ejaculate inside the vagina, pregnancy is still possible because of pre-seminal fluid (also called pre-ejaculate).  Pre-seminal fluid leaks out of the penis prior to ejaculation.  Sometimes this fluid contains sperm that is left in the urethra from a previous ejaculation.  If a man urinates between ejaculations before having sex again, it will help clear the urethra of sperm and may increase the effectiveness of withdrawal.  Therefore, if you urinated between your last ejaculation and the incident that you described, the risk of pregnancy is slim.

If you would like information about more reliable birth control options, please contact one of our offices. We can also provide you with condoms.

What is the chance of getting pregnant if youve had sex with your partner atlwast 15 times and youre not on birth contol, and you two used the ‘pull out method’ everytime?

Withdrawal or the pull out method is not considered a reliable method of birth control.  However, it is more effective when it is done correctly.   Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, four will become pregnant each year if the method is done perfectly.  Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant if withdrawal is not always performed correctly.  

Couples who have great self-control, experience, and trust tend to use the pull out method more effectively. The male partner must be able to know exactly when ejaculation is coming and must be able to pull out before any semen is deposited in the vagina.  Generally, younger or less experienced men have a more difficult time predicting the time of ejaculation and have more difficulty pulling out in time. 

However, even if a man pulls out in time, pregnancy is still possible because of pre-seminal fluid (also called pre-ejaculate).  Pre-seminal fluid leaks out of the penis prior to ejaculation.  Sometimes this fluid contains sperm that is left in the urethra from a previous ejaculation.  If a man urinates between ejaculations before…

i had sex with my boyfriend today and he cum inside a lot am i oing to get pregnant

Yes, pregnancy is definitely possible.  We would recommend that you use Plan B within 72 hours of the unprotected sex. If you are 17 or older, Plan B is available over the counter at most drug stores. It usually costs $50-60 though. You have to ask the pharmacist for Plan B as it is located behind the counter.  You may need to show ID to prove your age. If you are under 17 years old, you will need a prescription from a medical provider to get Plan B from a drug store.  We also have Plan B at all of our offices, and you do not need a prescription from another doctor regardless of your age. If you are under 18 years old, you can receive Plan B for free. Those 18 or older may need to pay a fee (dependent on household size and income) for the medication. Our highest fee for Plan B is $30. Please call one of our offices for an appointment. We will be able to see you the same day as long as we are…

I’ve had unprotected sex on the 4th day of my period but me and my boyfriend used the pull out method. is it possible that i’m pregnant?

Having sex during a period does not usually result in a pregnancy, as long as the bleeding you experienced was truly your period.  However, everyone is unique and anything is possible. Withdrawal (the pull out method) is not an effective method of birth control for two reasons. First, pre-seminal fluid can leak out of the penis prior to ejaculation.  Pre-seminal fluid sometimes contains sperm. Second, sometimes it is difficult for a guy to remove the penis from the vagina before he begins to ejaculate and some of the semen is deposited inside the vagina. To be on the safe side, you may want to use Plan B within 72 hours of the unprotected sex. Remember that Plan B should only be used in the event of an emergency.  If you are going to continue to have sex, please consider using a more reliable method of birth control.  You can call one of our offices for an appointment.  We would be happy to discuss your options.