Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am glad you reached out to us with your concern of possibly being pregnant.
Over use of any emergency contraceptive can make it less effective. This pill is intended as the name implies for use in an emergency situation, such as a broken condom. You should not be using it as birth control.
pmones00, if you are not ready to become pregnant but are sexually active, why not see a gynecologist and start using birth control on a regular basis? There are many options from pills to patches, IUD to injections.
Plan B prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. It is most effective when taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Wait to test. If you have not had any vaginal bleeding within three weeks of taking the pill, then test. For the most accurate result, test in the morning. Use the urine when you first get up.
pmomes00, please consider scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist. A physical exam, any necessary blood tests to check your hormone levels, and a prescription for birth control will help with your feelings of paranoia of becoming pregnant.
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Hello pmones00,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. I am glad you reached out to us with your concern of possibly being pregnant.
Over use of any emergency contraceptive can make it less effective. This pill is intended as the name implies for use in an emergency situation, such as a broken condom. You should not be using it as birth control.
pmones00, if you are not ready to become pregnant but are sexually active, why not see a gynecologist and start using birth control on a regular basis? There are many options from pills to patches, IUD to injections.
Plan B prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. It is most effective when taken as soon as possible and within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Wait to test. If you have not had any vaginal bleeding within three weeks of taking the pill, then test. For the most accurate result, test in the morning. Use the urine when you first get up.
pmomes00, please consider scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist. A physical exam, any necessary blood tests to check your hormone levels, and a prescription for birth control will help with your feelings of paranoia of becoming pregnant.
Regards,
June 7, 2016 - 8:15amMaryann
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