PLEASE HELP!! 10 pts I NEED EXPERIENCED ADVICE ON PLAN B... VERY WORRIED?

Question

I am scared that i may be pregnant. had unprotected s*x on sat night with my current bf (were both 22) He came inside of me completely. I took plan b at noon the next day sunday and then at midnight. But I have taken Plan B before this year and the last time before this sunday was about 3 weeks ago.

Will that make it less effective? that i took it 3 wks ago???

please help we're both very worried because we're not prepared for this. I actually have a drs appt to request regurlar birth control tomorrow.

Answer 1

No offence, but if you're "not prepared" then WHY did you not use protection?

You had a similar scare 3 weeks ago! Didn't you learn anything from that experience?

In response to your question: no it's not less effective, it's probaly working and you're just paranoid.  

Answer 2

First, good job on getting on a regular birth control, because Plan B really isn't a birth control method. It's not good for your body...

2ndly, and of course this isn't something you should base your decisions on - the window of opportunity for pregnancy is actually quite small. Of course other conditions (like how fertile you are) comes into play - so as I mentioned, just because the window of opportunity is small - there is always still a chance.

My sister had the experience you had. She took Plan B after a mishap and then 2.5 weeks later she took another from another accident. No pregnancy resulted.

I honestly do not think you have anything to worry about. You can talk about it tomorrow with your doctor - as they would know best.

All we can offer you is our opinions and when you are dealing with something as serious as pregnancy it's best left to the experts!

Regardless, good luck with your current situation. The pull-out method doesn't really work for this very reason - sometimes the guy doesn't pull out. There are condoms, if you are allergic there is spermicide and if you don't want to go that route I'd look at the depo shot since it's every 3 months and you don't have to remember to take a pill.

Lets hope you don't wind up in this situation again at least until you are ready!!! :)

Answer 3

'Hopefully this may help you!!

How often can I use Plan B®?

Plan B® should only be used in emergencies, but there is no medical reason why you can't use it more than once. Don't be afraid to use Plan B® when you need to, but remember that it should never replace routine methods of contraception as it simply isn't as effective.

Plan B® doesn't provide long-term protection against future pregnancy—it only works to prevent this one incident. If you are sexually active, even occasionally, see your healthcare professional or clinic to find a method of birth control and STD prevention that suits you.

If you have questions or need more information about this product, call our toll-free number, 1-800-330-1271

Answer 4

u need to be more careful... you are being very immature for a 22 year old and if u get pregnant--- its on u, sorry but you know if ur not on the pill and ur bf cums inside u that its a risk! asking us isnt going to change anything!  

Answer 5

It is going to work the same each time you take it. The plan b pill is very effective when used in the correct time frame. It is a huge dose of hormones which leads to bad side effects including cramping and prolonged bleeding. later in life it can be linked to certain cancers and should be used in an emergency. you should think of a better birth control method. I am a pharm tech and should you need more advice on contraceptive please contact ME. I am 25 years old married with three kids and was not well informeduntill I went to get my pharm tech undergrad

Answer 6

the only thing it will do will make your periods SUCK! heavy and tons of cramps... i know from experience... asked plan parenthood and that is exactly what they told me.. so dont worry. it doesnt effect it besides the period thing.

Answer 7

Hi ,it should still work but it is not good for your body ,glad to hear you are doing something about it ....

Answer 8

drug store prenancy test, buy 3 or so, if they all turn out negative then its one less thing to worry, if not tell your doctor and ask for options

Answer 9

Im not sure, check their website. Anyway just get a pregnancy test ASAP so you can get an abortion if necessary (if you want to that is).

Answer 10

If you are not prepared for a kid then don't have unprotected s*x!

God.People are so moronic.

Use your head next time.

And just to let you know as well as other people, taking PLAN B can potentially prevent you from having kids in the future.

Answer 11

no it should still work the same. its good that you took it so close to the time when the unprotected s*x happend.  just don't rely on plan b so often. get yourself on some birthcontrol or have him use condoms.

I'm sure you'll be okay.

Good luck!

Answer 12

my gf has to take plan b sometimes too, you should be fine im not a doctor but im pretty sure your safe it shouldnt make it less effective i dont think there is any way you could develope a tolerance to that type of drug.  

Answer 13

No, you should be fine, this has happened to me many times with my current GF. go on the pill, it works wonders for the worrying, and the freaking expensive pill. You have really nothing to worry about as long as you stuck to the regime!

Answer 14

well i doubt taking it 3 weeks would make it less efective if you took it correctly....but really, the third time in ONE year???? that is bad!  you need to be smarter then this, you are 22!! Use a condom or get some birth control woman!

Answer 15

Ok calm down. I understand your worry but you dont have to worry about it. You should be completely fine! Make sure that you ask your doctor tomorrow or wherever your going. But you should be fine! And know that even when you get on birth control it takes 30 days to be active and work normally. Good Luck! :)

Answer 16

well u r old en off to have a baby but i don't now much about that but say hi to the baby if u r pregnat!!!!!!