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My boyfriend and I had sex 3 weeks ago. We used a condom and he didn’t ejaculate inside me. My birth control has been messed up this week because of thinking it was Friday and taking the wrong days. I’m trying to catch up. I’ve been having cramping for the last few days and just started spotting today. My mom thinks it’s the change in the hormones, but she doesn’t know I had sex. Am I pregnant? The cramps feel like period cramps and I’ve had spotting before but not 2 weeks before I’d have my period. I had sex right when I got back on the pill. I think 3 days after to be exact. I usually skip 3 months of my period and then have it when I stop taking the pill. Am I feeling cramps, bloating and spotting because of my change in hormones? Please help. I’m getting paranoid.l

As long as there was no penis-vagina contact without a condom, and as long as the condom didn’t break and was intact and in place when he withdrew, pregnancy is highly unlikely. Your mother is correct, your cramping and spotting are most likely due to the fact that you “messed up your pills.” Continue to use condoms for at least two weeks after your  blunder with the pills. If you have no bleeding at all during your placebo pills, take a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side.

I just started my birth control two days ago and I had sex. I don’t believe the condom broke because we put water inside it and seen no leaks. Is there a chance I’m pregnant? Should I get the plan B pill?

Hopefully, you put the water in the condom after it was used. Filling a condom with water before use can weaken the condom. As long as you filled the condom with water after use, as long as there was no penis-vagina contact without a condom, and as long as the condom was intact and in place when he withdrew, there is no need for Plan B. Continue to use condoms until you have taken at least one full week of birth control pills (provided that is the method you are using). If there is a possibility that your partner might have a sexually transmitted infection, continue to use condoms while on the pill. The pill does not protect you against STIs.

hello! Jan was the last month i had my period. i took a billion preganancy test and all were negative until i got a faint postive. i called a OB and they told me to wait a week and take another. i did that and i got a negative. so i just decied to wait it out and see what happens. i went to the bathroom the other mornin and felt something fall out of my vagina. i looked and saw a thick clear mucus like discharge. i didnt think anything of it because i thought that thats what your body is suppose to do from time to time. on the 29th of March i started spotting and it was really light pink. The next day i started cramping and bleeding so i just thought my period was finally coming.(started bleeding on the 31st of March) so i went to work and started cramping so bad that i couldnt function. i ended up having to go to the ER. they gave me a pelvic exam and tested my fluids. he told i had “trichonomas”. i Never had a STD before and NEVER thought i would. i am currently still being treated for it. and i stopped bleeding today (april 3rd) now my question is could there a possiblity that i am pregnant or did “trichonomas” stop me period?? the only syptoms i had were headaches and my viens bulging out of my breast and i can see blue veins in the palm of my hands and on the back of my hands. actually i can just see my veins all over and i never have before. PLEASE HELP!!

Although missed periods are not a typical symptom of trichomoniasis, any type of infection can affect menstrual cycles. Since you had a bout of heavy bleeding, pregnancy is very unlikely at this point. Follow up with your general practitioner and describe the symptoms you are experiencing. (regarding your veins). They may want to perform some tests.

In the meantime, do not have sexual intercourse until one week after you have finished all of  your medication for the trich. Your sexual partner/s should be treated as well so the infection does not spread any further. When you do resume sexual intercourse, be sure to use condoms to protect yourself from further infections.

I had unprotected sex and two days after I started to bleed brownish blood and it lasted for about four days then stopped. I had just had my period a week and a half before the sex. I am on birth control and I have been for three years. What does this mean?

Dark colored or brownish blood or discharge is an indication of “old” blood. You are probably just having some left over discharge from your previous period. As long as you are not experiencing any signs of discharge like burning, foul odor, etc, just keep taking your pills on schedule. Your body will clean itself out and return to normal.

i am 19 saturday night on march 30 i had sex first time and condom broke during anal session then replaced with a new one after that i asked her if she was clean and she said yes because she was recedently out of jail and most jails do std/hiv testing so should i get tested and did i do the right thing of replacing new condom?

Yes, you did the right thing by replacing the torn condom.

Continue using condoms for every act of sexual activity. Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is a risk of pregnancy and infection.

In the ideal world, you would have the “are you clean?” discussion prior to sexual activity. It can be difficult to have a discussion about past sexual history, especially if it’s a new partner. 

Many sexually transmitted infections do not exhibit symptoms. Therefore, a partner may have an infection and not be aware of it. If you are concerned about STD’s, consider having an STD screening done.   

Family Planning Plus clinics offer free STD screenings for men and women of all ages. Please feel free to schedule an appointment at any of our clinic locations.

can birth control pills terminate early weeks of pregnancy

No. If you are pregnant and wish to terminate your pregnancy, you should contact an abortion provider for more information about both medical and surgical abortions. Consult the yellow pages of your phone book or search online for the abortion provider closest to you.

I just started my birth control eight days ago and my period just ended yesterday. I had protected sex today but we discovered to condom had broken during the act. If i take the plan b pill how will this effect my birth control and/or my cycle?

If you are on the pill and have not missed any pills or taken them late, Plan B is not needed. The pill becomes effective after you’ve taken a full week’s worth of pills. If you are on a different method or have missed pills, contact the provider who prescribed your method for their recommendation.

Condoms should be used in addition to the pill for protection against sexually transmitted infections (they are not necessary for pregnancy prevention). 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…

me and my boyfriend have unprotected sex and he doesn’t cum inside of me, but it got all over his penis and he put it back in me. i’m on birth control, but what are the chances of me being pregnant from this?

As long as you are using your birth control method correctly, the risk of pregnancy is extremely low. If you are using the pill, the ring, the patch, or the shot, and you are using your method exactly as directed, your risk of pregnancy is 1% or less (even if your partner ejaculates inside of you every time).

hi! im 20 years old… and I neeed heeeelp! i had sex the day after my ovulating day, but after that day i took a next choice contraceptive pill… i am 7 days late on my period… and i was worried so I took 2 home pregnancy tests, the first one the result appeared like after 5 to 7 minutes and the result was weird because one of the lines was really fainted… (the result window) not like the control window that was very blue!…. it happened the same thing with the second test but that result appeared like the next morning…. Im worried i migh be pregnant… any HELP? :/

If you had a faint result, you may be pregnant and should contact a medical provider to confirm the pregnancy. If the provider confirms that you are pregnant, you will have some important decisions to make. Family Planning and Planned Parenthood offices provide options counseling for women experiencing unintended pregnancies, and can provide you with information about all of your options in a non-judgmental manner. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.

You may also find it helpful to discuss your situation with your partner, your family, and/or a trusted friend. Good luck!

hey im 18. my boyfriend and i had sex about 2 weeks ago. we use a condom that never broke but after we had sex, i had a light almost pinkish brown discharge. this was not my first time so i had no reason to bleed. my period was due yesterday and it hasnt come yet. i know the chances a slim but could i be pregnant and how soon can i do a home pregnancy test? plz help

While it is possible that you could be pregnant, your risk is low. Wait until you are at least a week late for your period to perform a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

In the meantime, either abstain from sexual intercourse or use condoms. You may want to consider starting a hormonal method of birth control like the pill or the shot. When used correctly, these methods are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment. We can talk with you about all of your contraceptive options and help you choose one that is best for you. If you live further away, contact the Family Planning or Planned Parenthood office closest to you.