Question 1

had sex with condom that didn't break the day after first taking birth control should i take plan b ?

Accepted Answer

No: It takes two to four weeks to reach birth control effectiveness with oral contraception, but if the condom didn't break then the barrier method should be sufficient.

Question 2

i had unprotected sex on my period i am on birth control should i take a plan b?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you take the pills regularly, you should not need to take plan B. Taking plan B will not do harm. Do as it makes you feel more comfortable.

Question 3

i had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago, i was on my 3rd day of starting birth control. i did take plan b within 3 hours of having sex. my chances?

Accepted Answer

Take a test: Don’t guess. Take a test.  They are the same tests used in a doctors office. They can detect a pregnancy 7-10 days after conception. The best time to take one is when you miss your period.  If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection.

Question 4

what are the chances i got my partner pregnant? had unprotected sex twice, did not ejaculate first time and pulled out  before doing so second time 4-8 hours later. she is not on birth control and did not take plan b. unsure where she is on cycle.

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: There is no way to give you a statistically accurate answer in this case.  The "withdrawal method" in general has a failure rate of approximately 20%. But that rate is based on couples having sex regularly throughout the year, not just one episode. In addition, the chances of pregnancy vary quite a bit depending upon where she was in her cycle. Unfortunately it's possible, but not likely.

Question 5

can i take plan b even if im not on any birth control & nvr have been? just had unpro sex & he cum in me about 4hrs ago. my per started 1/27 end 2 day

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are just at the end of your period cycle day 5 you are not typically in a fertile part of your cycle. You could use Plan B if you want to be extra sure. If you aren't planning pregnancy be sure to use condoms regularly or see your doctor to get put on birth control. Remember only condoms prevent stds.

Question 6

can i take plan b on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If you did not use the birth control correctly or if you forgot to take it you can take plan b. It works better if you use it sooner. The copper iud is the most effective.

Question 7

can i take plan b even if i'm already on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Emergency contraceptive can be taken with an oral contraceptive.

Question 8

what if i take plan b while i'm on birth control will it mess anything up?

Accepted Answer

Not in an adult: Only if you are a shark.   If you still have a baby tooth as an adult there is generally not another  tooth ready to come in.  Sometimes  permanent teeth are missing.
See your dentist  to see what is going  with your teeth

Question 9

i forgot to take a day of my birth control, should i take plan b as alternative?

Accepted Answer

No need to take B: No no need to take plan bif you missed only one day of bcp
you can take two pills the next day and continue taking the pack as directed.

Question 10

i left my birth control in a cold car for a few hours. is it ineffective now should i take plan b?

Accepted Answer

: Excess heat, such as a car in summertime, is a large risk for medications to become ineffective. Cold temperatures are not a problem. Your pills will remain fully effective.

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Had sex with condom that didn't break the day after first taking birth control should i take plan b ?

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I had unprotected sex on my period i am on birth control should i take a plan b?

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I had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago, i was on my 3rd day of starting birth control. i did take plan b within 3 hours of having sex. my chances?

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What are the chances i got my partner pregnant? had unprotected sex twice, did not ejaculate first time and pulled out before doing so second time 4-8 hours later. she is not on birth control and did not take plan b. unsure where she is on cycle.

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Can i take plan b even if im not on any birth control & nvr have been? just had unpro sex & he cum in me about 4hrs ago. my per started 1/27 end 2 day

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Can i take plan b on birth control?

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Can i take plan b even if i'm already on birth control?

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What if i take plan b while i'm on birth control will it mess anything up?

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I forgot to take a day of my birth control, should i take plan b as alternative?

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I left my birth control in a cold car for a few hours. is it ineffective now should i take plan b?

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