On Seasonique for 11 Days, Had Unprotected Sex
Not sure, age 16, writes: I have been on Seasonique for 11 days. Today, I had unprotected sex and became very worried that the 11 days had not been enough. So, I took 4 of the pills and plan to take 4 more later on (after 12 hours have elapsed). Am I on the right track? Should I really be as worried as I am? … Continue
When Should I Take a Second Home Pregnancy Test?
Lin (19) writes: Hi! Me and my husband are ttc. I took a pregnancy test on feb 12th there was a faint pos line. my last period was jan 16th. im not sure when to retest or when im suppose to get my period. should i retest now or wait till the end of the month to see if my period comes? - - - - - - Dear Lin, I'd recommend waiting a week (i.e. Feb 19th) unless you're willing to burn money :) If you've got a lot of pregnancy tests to use up, … Continue
Painful Nipples, Plan B, Negative Pregnancy Test
I have been seeing a guy, we'll call him Joe, for the past few months although we took a break during the month of December. We use pull out method as I am scared of birth control and neither of us like condoms, stupid I know. I recall on New Years Eve looking up and noticing a full moon and realizing I hadn't gotten my period yet (I'm really bad at keeping track of it but usually its done around the full moon). I have an OCD thing where every … Continue
Recent Abortion; Period 5 Days Late; Negative HPT
Danielle (24) writes: I am 24 years old I had a abortion in September of 2011. My last period was January the 3rd-7th. I haven't gotten my period for February yet I'm 5 days late could I be pregnant? I have taken home pregnancy test all came back negative. I have frequent urination I haven't been able to eat and I'm loosing weight. I also sleep a lot more now. Why are my pregnancy test coming out negative? My period has never done this … Continue
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Took Next Choice an Hour after Condom Broke
Shorty (17) writes: Hey Hannah.. My period came Nov. 2 and it lasted a week. I had sex with my boyfriend on Nov. 17th and the 18th.. On the first day of sexual intercourse nothing went wrong. But on nov. 18th the condom broke and he came in me.. … Continue
Irregular Periods from Cyst, Nausea & Cramping, Negative HPT
Alice, age 20, writes: So, I think I might be pregnant. I've been having irregular periods recently because of a cyst found on my right ovary and I haven't been quite sure of my cycles. Anywho, My husband and I had unprotected sex on June 5 or 6th and then on June 7th I was experiencing heavy cramping on my right side. I just assumed it was my cyst, but now I'm starting to think I ovulated. … Continue
When Should I Take a Second Home Pregnancy Test?
Lin (19) writes: Hi! Me and my husband are ttc. I took a pregnancy test on feb 12th there was a faint pos line. my last period was jan 16th. im not sure when to retest or when im suppose to get my period. should i retest now or wait till the end of the month to see if my period comes? - - - - - - Dear Lin, I'd recommend waiting a week (i.e. Feb 19th) unless you're willing to burn money :) If you've got a lot of pregnancy tests to use up, … Continue
Took Plan B 24 Hours after Having Sex for First Time
Ruben (21) writes: My question is what are the chances of my girlfriend being pregnant if we had unprotected sex but it was her first time. We did it approximately like 2 minutes but we stopped. I was only wet but not even close on finishing. She took Plan B within 24 hours and its been a week and a half already and no symptoms of her getting her period. No spotting or any type of thing. I am really worried and I wish I can get an answer to this. … Continue
Can I Take Two Next Choice Pills at the Same Time?
Hello! I have 2 questions. A lil over 2 weeks ago me & my boyfriend had sex. He ejaculated in me. We went & got the next choice pills. I took one & then I took the other pill 13 hours later accidently. It was suppose to be 12hrs later. I asked a pharmacist he said more than likely I'll be fine. … Continue
On Seasonique for 11 Days, Had Unprotected Sex
Not sure, age 16, writes: I have been on Seasonique for 11 days. Today, I had unprotected sex and became very worried that the 11 days had not been enough. So, I took 4 of the pills and plan to take 4 more later on (after 12 hours have elapsed). Am I on the right track? Should I really be as worried as I am? … Continue
Skipped 3 Periods in a Row, Negative Pregnancy Tests
Helpless (age 16) writes, Okay, so. Long complicated story short. I use a low dose birth control pill and take it very dependantly. I never miss pills. Problem is, back in april during the week that I was off birth control for my period, I had unprotected sex. My cycle usually runs about 31 days, despite the pills being only 28. So I'll start my period half way through the week of sugar pills and carry on into the beginning of my next pill set. … Continue
No Symptoms after Taking the Morning after Pill
Hi Hannah, I had unprotected sex three days ago, and went to get the morning after pill in the morning. I know the quicker you take it the more effective it is - and I took it as soon as was possible after having sex. But, I have had no spotting, no period, and no reaction and I am getting very worried that I might be pregnant? Is there a chance I could be pregnant? Thanks Constance (20) - - - - - - Dear Constance, So, if I read … Continue
Skipped Period, Had Sex with Condom, Pregnant Now?
Not too smart chick (age 17) writes, Okay... Well since I started my period when I was 12 it's always been irregular sometimes maybe for like 2-3 months. But kinda recently it has been the same day each month for 3 months in a row. Well I've only had 2 sex partners and I use to be on the depo shot only one time though. And I've used the plan B pill over 3 times. But one night I just let him stick it in for like 6 seconds then he pulled out … Continue
Condom Slipped Twice, Took Plan B Twice
Dear Hannah, My boyfriend and I had intercourse around day 13-14 into my cycle; the condom slipped during withdrawal and was left inside me — as soon as I realized this I retrieved it. Everything seemed to be inside, but I got Plan B 1-step within the hour. Two days later we had a similar incident. This time the condom seemed empty (sometimes he dry-orgasms) and I was frightened and got the Plan B again, this time about 10 hours later … Continue
If I Think I Just Got Pregnant, Should I Continue Taking Birth Control Pills?
Kaley, age 17, writes: Hi everyone, just needing some opinions. Okay well las week I missed a week of my birth control. Sunday I started back takin them. I missed my Time on Tuesday . Bt yesterday I had unprotected sex. He pulled at the last min. Wiped it off then put it bck n me. I also just got off my period like 4 days ago. Bt my question is if I keep taking my birthcontrol until 2weeks wen I can take a hpt. Will that hurt me or the bby? … Continue
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