I have been on birth control for three weeks. On Saturday, my boyfriend and I had sex with a condom. He ejaculated into the condom, but when he pulled out, it slipped and I believe some semen landed around my vaginal area. Even though I am on the pill, I still cant help but worry. It's still within the 72-hour period - should I be taking that emergency pill? Is it safe to take even when you are on Birth Control pill also?
2007-03-05 07:04:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thanks for all the responses! I called my doctor and gave her all the info. Because of where I am in my cycle (about 2 days before my next period) she did not think the Emergency pill was necessary. I hope she's right!
2007-03-05 14:44:41 · update #1
The best thing to do is call your doctor or OB-GYN. I believe that you can take an extra dose of your birth control pill as a supplement for "Plan B". Again, I am not a doctor and this has not happened to me, so I would consult a physician.
If you decide to get Plan B (which I highly recommend if you are nervous about a broken condom), then ask the pharmicist if it will interfere with your birth control pill. And until then, make sure you use a back-up method with your boyfriend.
2007-03-05 07:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by prissykrissyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all, good job on using the pill and the condoms. however, since you have only been on the pill for 3 weeks, there is still a chance of pregnancy. as far as i know you can still take the morning after pill for emergency contraception because it is just a large dose of regular bc pills. it wouldn't hurt to take it. call your pharmacy if you are 18 or older or go to planned parenthood.
2007-03-05 09:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you started your birth control during your period then you were covered after the first seven days, and don't need to take an emergency contraceptive as well.
2007-03-05 08:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋