Allyson (18) writes: I am 18 years old, and my boyfriend is 17. I stopped taking my birth control for some odd reason, (I feel stupid now) We are both each others firsts, so I guess we would be considered inexperienced. I can’t really remember exactly when my last period was, but I know that […]
Emergency Contraception
Can I Take Stediril Birth Control as an Emergency Contraceptive?
Mariana (23) writes: I had sex on 3rd of January 2012, the condom slipped after he came. I cannot remember when my last period was; I think on 27th of december. I was told to take 2 Stediril pills then 2 other as I could not find a morning after pill. Apparently they work the […]
Cramps & Spotting Instead of Period after Next Choice
Unknown (16) writes: Dear Hannah, I came to you a few days ago saying I took Next Choice 48 hours after having unprotected sex. My last period was on January 5th, lasted until the 10th. I had unprotected sex the night of January 21st, took Next Choice around 6pm on January 23rd. I was due […]
Does Plan B Cause Vaginal Discharge?
Worried (16) writes: Hi Hannah, I had unprotected sex 13 days ago and took Plan B 48 hours later then took the second pill 12 hours later. I am due to get my period today or any day now. But I am experiencing some vaginal discharge. It is odorless, but is kind of like a […]
Messing Around with Boyfriend, Took Plan B
Concerned (20) writes: A couple of days ago, my boyfriend and I were fooling around and though he never actually went inside me, his penis did come in contact with my vaginal area a few times and a little while later, he fingered me. I got worried that I might get pregnant from this because […]
Should I Take the Morning after Pill a Week Later?
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 […]
Took Escapelle, Now Sore Nipples, Frequent Urination & Nausea
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 […]
Took Next Choice 48 Hours after Unprotected Sex
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 […]
Took Plan B 30 Minutes after Condom Broke
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 […]
Is 60 Hours Too Long to Take Plan B One Step?
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 […]