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Dear Hannah, I'm on birth control but I had a really bad cold that turned into a bacterial infection in my lungs and had to take antibiotics for 5 days. They were 250 mg azithromycin. I didn't know until several days after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex that antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill. I haven't missed any pills all month but my breasts are swollen and tender. I'm worried that I may have gotten pregnant. I get to the … Continue
Curious (20) writes: If I had sex the 4th or Jan and the 6th and 7th, un protected and he finished inside of me, when should I use a pregnancy test?- - - - - -Hey Curious,Your best bet is to wait and see if your next expected period comes. If it does not, then take a home pregnancy test around the day that your next expected period should have ended. It's best to take the pregnancy test the very first thing in the morning with your … Continue
Dear Hannah, I think that I may be pregnant but I’m really not sure. I know that doctors say that your breasts begin to get swollen or tender when you’re pregnant, but it’s really my nipples that are tender.I’m supposed to get my period around next week, but my doctor’s appointment isn’t until next month. I was wondering, should I wait until my period ends (if it comes) or just wait to go to the doctor? Also, I was wondering, is it possible … Continue
dear hannah,could you recommend the best place to go for an abortion? it would need to be somewhere near Dayton OH. thanks in advance for your help, emilyDear Emily,Is this for yourself or for a friend? Is she certain she's pregnant? Does she know how far along she is?My recommendation would be to first go to the Women's Centers of Ohio. You may have heard their ads on the radio or seen some of their billboards. They are a big … Continue
Asking Hannah or Justin a question is easy! You can submit a question by filling out the form below. You can select to direct the question to Hannah, Justin or either. As we're able to, we'll select from the questions submitted and post them along with answers.We regularly field questions regarding the following: … Continue about Ask Hannah or Justin Your Pregnancy Question
Curious (20) writes: If I had sex the 4th or Jan and the 6th and 7th, un protected and he finished inside of me, when should I use a pregnancy test?- - - - - -Hey Curious,Your best bet is to wait and see if your next expected period comes. If it does not, then take a home pregnancy test around the day that your next expected period should have ended. It's best to take the pregnancy test the very first thing in the morning with your … Continue about When Should I Use a Pregnancy Test?
lynn (21) writes: My boyfriend and I had split up at the end of Oct in 2011 and on Nov 14 and 15 I had sex with a friend as a rebound. It was a mistake but it is haunting me now.Well I got my period on either the 19 or 20 of Nov and it was a regular cycle. Me and my bf got back together on thanksgiving and had sex the next night. We had been together till around the 7 of dec.It was on the 21st of dec I took a test and it was positive. … Continue about Had Sex with Friend & Boyfriend. Who Is the Father of My Baby?
Nisa writes: Hi Hannah. My last period began on the 11th december I had sex on the 18th of december and the condom broke and my partner ejaculated in me. Within 2 hours I took the morning after pill but because it was my first time taking the pill I did not insert it properly and pieces released it self I than went back to the pharmacy and they told me to take another dose 4 hours later which I did.( Both pills within 6 hrs after sex).On the … Continue about Took Escapelle, Now Sore Nipples, Frequent Urination & Nausea
Paranoid&confused (15) writes: Me and my boyfriend had sex about a week ago and I'm still young I have my life planned out I know what I where I want my life to go. I always told myself that I was going to wait till I got married but then it just happened and we didn't use protection and he didn't cum inside me but I'm worried about the pre cum. Anyways my question is should I take the Morning After Pill even thou its been almost a week and … Continue about Should I Take the Morning after Pill a Week Later?
Gabby (18) writes: I had my son January 11 and I just got on birth control (the shot) Feb 15. You know how they say your most fertile the first 3 months after having a baby ?I was wondering now that I am on birth control am I still fertile ? If I don't use a condom well I get pregnant ?How long does it take for my birth control to start working ?- - - - - -Dear Gabby,This is a loaded question :) Are you breastfeeding your … Continue about Am I Fertile Right after Giving Birth?
Unknown (age 16) writes: Hi, I'm really scared so I don't know where to begin.. Well my last period was on january 5th and lasted til about the 10th. I had unprotected sex on the 21st and my boyfriend isn't sure if he cummed inside of me or not. I'm not on birth control.. The soonest I could get an emergency contraceptive was about 48 hours later. I took Next Choice at about 6 pm on the second evening after having sex and the second pill 12 hours … Continue about Took Next Choice 48 Hours after Unprotected Sex
Dear Hannah, I'm on birth control but I had a really bad cold that turned into a bacterial infection in my lungs and had to take antibiotics for 5 days. They were 250 mg azithromycin. I didn't know until several days after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex that antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill. I haven't missed any pills all month but my breasts are swollen and tender. I'm worried that I may have gotten pregnant. I get to the … Continue about Will Taking Azithromycin Interfere with My Birth Control Pills?
Hi, I'm 21 years and about 3 days late. I know it probably seems too soon to panic, but I can't help it. My last period ended on the 5th Sep 2011, and my boyfriend and I had sex 2 days after that. We haven't had sex since. We used a condom but I'm still worried. I'm currently in my final year of college and under a lot of stress with my assignments and stuff. I'm too scared to take a test. What do you think is the probability of me being … Continue about Had Sex with Condom, Now Period Is Three Days Late
Worried in Nashville (23) writes, The condom broke while my boyfriend and I were having sex. He did not ejaculate but just to be safe I took plan b maybe 30 minutes after. What are my chances of becoming pregnant?- - - - - -Dear Worried in Nashville,Your chances for becoming pregnant are extremely slim. I wouldn't be worried if I were you. Plan B is extremely effective when taken immediately after sex, and since he didn't ejaculate, … Continue about Took Plan B 30 Minutes after Condom Broke
noname35 (17) writes, Me and my bf had sex and that same day I just got off my period and he came inside me and I was wondering if I have a chance of becoming pregnant of precum 'cause I know that he didn't ejaculate in me. i'm so afraid.please help me.. i don't want to get pregnant. thanks- - - - - -Dear noname35,Most likely you are fine. Your odds for becoming pregnant are very slim. First, having sex on the last day of your period … Continue about Chances of Getting Pregnant from Sex on Last Day of Period
Fuzzy writes, "Hey... I had unprotected sex about 60 hours ago. Is it too late for me to take Plan B One Step?"- - - - - -Dear Fuzzy,You could take Plan B One Step now, but you would be really pushing its ability to be effective. I usually recommend to take Plan B within 12 hours of having unprotected sex; that is when Plan B will have the highest probability of being effective. Each hour you wait your probability for Plan B being … Continue about Is 60 Hours Too Long to Take Plan B One Step?
Worried! (18) writes: Dear Hannah, My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year. When I was with him on the 20, 21, 22, and the 23, we did it. All the times we did it, he didn't wear a condom and I was ovulating. He came inside of me all the times we did it, sometimes more than once.Is there a chance that I can be pregnant? I keep looking online to see but everyone says it isn't possible. But 4 times doing it without a condom? Isn't … Continue about Chances of Pregnancy from Having Unprotected Sex Four Times
