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I haven’t had my period this month, I am supposed to start it on the last week of this month. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex this past saturday and he ejaculated inside of me. I know there is a chance of being pregnant, but I am just wondering if I could still get my period this month even if I am or will I miss this month’s period along with the rest of the 9 months..?

Most women do not experience vaginal bleeding while they are pregnant, but some women do. When bleeding is present during pregnancy, it is usually lighter than it normally is.  If you are a week or more late for your period or if your period is lighter than it normally is, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

If you do not wish to be pregnant, please don’t continue to have unprotected sex. Either abstain from sexual intercourse or use condoms for each sexual act. If you are interested in learning more about your contraceptive options, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

If you are planning a pregnancy, schedule an appointment with your doctor.  Let your doctor know you are planning a pregnancy.  Your doctor will review your family health history, be sure you have the proper immunizations, review your medications, schedule any needed tests, and discuss your present health behaviors/lifestyle and recommend changes.

I was spotting for a week last month. I started my period yesterday but I was two days late. I’m bleeding normal as usual now. Should I be concerned?

I wouldn’t be too concerned. Mid-cycle spotting can occur for a number of different reasons, and most of the time, the cause is benign. However, if the spotting continues during your next menstrual cycle or if you start to develop other symptoms or menstrual irregularities, contact your regular medical provider for an appointment. If you don’t have a regular doctor, call a gynecologist or the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke so I went and got the plan B pill right away. I had a pretty heavy period about a week later (two weeks ahead of schedule). A few days ago, about a week before my regular period, we had a romantic night and got caught up in the moment without a condom. Now, a few days before my orginally scheduled period I am having ovary pain and spotting. Could this be the plan B or do I need to take a pregnancy test?

It could be either. It may just be the beginning of your period. If you don’t get your period and you are more than a week late for it, take a pregnancy test just in case. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result. 

Provided that you are not pregnant, you may want to think about using a regular form of birth control.  If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment to discuss your contraceptive options. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

Until you can meet with a medical provider, be sure to use condoms from start to finish with every act of intercourse.  Condoms work best when they are used correctly and consistently. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

Always check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
Condoms should be stored at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
Never use an oil-based lubricant with a latex condom….

i had sex friday night/saturday mornning at 2 AM, when is the latest that I can take plan b?

Thursday morning at 2:00 a.m. – but remember that Plan B is most effective if it is used within the first 24 hours after the unprotected sex.

I took plan b right after my period then 4 days later took next choice, 6 days after taking the next choice i spotted just enough to see on the toilet paper. I am now a week late for my period, my boyfiend and i may have had an accident a week after the second pill but i didnt take anything I have taken a pregnancy test 3 times in the past week but they were all negative. Is this a side effect or could i be pregnant and my HCG levels not high enough yet.

Since you took emergency contraceptive pills twice within a week, you are even more likely to experience menstrual irregularities.  However, pregnancy is also possible as the spotting you experienced may have been implantation bleeding. Repeat the pregnancy test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result. If you don’t have a period within the next four weeks and your test is still negative, contact a medical provider for an appointment. They may want to run a blood test for pregnancy.

In the meantime, either abstain from sex or use condoms from start to finish for every act of sexual intercourse. Just in case you are pregnant, eat healthfully and avoid tobacco, alcohol and street drugs. 

If it turns out that you are not pregnant, please remember that the morning after pill should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods.  If you are going to continue to have sexual contact, you may want to think about using a regular form of birth control.  If you live…

on the first day of ovulation…can I get pregnant if a condom gets stuck in me?

Yes, pregnancy is possible when the condom slips off inside of you. If the intercourse occurred around the time of ovulation, pregnancy is even more likely. If you are a week or more late for your period, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

Condoms work best when they are used correctly and consistently. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

Always check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
Condoms should be stored at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
Never use an oil-based lubricant with a latex condom. If you need additional lubricant, use a water-based type like KY Jelly or Astroglide.
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…

I had protected sex two weeks ago and i have a feeling i might be pregnant, how can i tell if i am pregnant or not?

The only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test. Urine pregnancy tests are not reliable until you are at least a week or more late for your period. Therefore, if you don’t get your next period, buy a home pregnancy test. Use first morning urine for the best results. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

Some early pregnancy symptoms include the following: implantation bleeding (many women do not experience this but when it occurs, it consists of spotting and cramping anywhere from 6 to 12 days after conception); delayed or missed period (if bleeding occurs, it is usually lighter than a regular period); swollen and tender breasts (1-2 weeks after conception); fatigue (as early as one week after conception); backaches; headaches; frequent urination (6-8 weeks after conception); and nausea or morning sickness.  Usually, pregnant women first experience nausea anywhere from 2-8 weeks after conception, while others never get nauseous.

Hello…I have to give a little of my background before I get to my question. I have tried many different types of birth control. The depo made my hair start falling out. The pill gave me migraines. I had reoccuring vaginal infections with the I.U.D.. The patch burned my skin. See what I mean,lol? So I had unprotected sex in December of 2011. I took the morning after pill which messed my cycle up for a month. So in January I got two periods. One started on the 5th and the other started on the 27th of January. So February my cycle came on February 22, 2012. It was normal. March 22, 2012 I started my monthly cycle…it was normal as well. So I had unprotected sex on April 8, 2012. I was due to get my cycle around the 21st of April but I started spotting on the 14th and its starting to seem like a normal cycle. So…my question is should I concerned about being pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected sex, pregnancy is possible. If the spotting you are experiencing now does not evolve into more heavier bleeding, take a pregnancy test at the end of April. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

In the meantime, do not continue to have unprotected sex if you don’t want to be pregnant. Though you have experienced problems with many methods, there are some other options that you haven’t explored (the vaginal ring and implanon are two that come to mind). Until you can meet with a medical professional to discuss your options, be sure to use condoms from start to finish for every act of intercourse.

Even if i take the pill everyday and shower everytime i have sex, is pregnacy still likely?

If you are taking the birth control pill at the same time every day and you have been using the pill for longer than a week, pregnancy is highly unlikely. Showering after sex has no effect on whether or not you will become pregnant.

i took a plan b pill earlier today, but me and my boyfriend had sex again today and the condom broke. is the plan b pill i took earlier still effective or should i take another dose? or shou

No, you don’t need to take another Plan B pill. The one you took earler today is sufficient.  However, don’t have any more unprotected sex. Because of your Plan B use, your next period could be earlier than usual, later than usual, or spotty (meaning you may bleed for a few days, stop, and then bleed some more). However, if you are a week or more late for your period, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result. Just remember that Plan B should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods.

Condoms work best when they are used correctly and consistently. Here are some tips for correct condom use.

Always check the expiration date to be sure it is not expired prior to use.
Condoms should be stored at room temperature in a sharps free environment.
Never use an oil-based lubricant with a latex condom. If you need additional lubricant, use a water-based type like KY Jelly…