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Q: the Morning After Pill
asked by: Cloudy4255 on December 25th, 2004
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I never wanted to post a question like this but unfortunately I have
to. At about 4am on dec. 19th I did just about the stupidest thing
ever and had drunk, unprotected sex with my best friend's roommate.
Now, not that it matters, but there was no ejaculation involved. We
thought it would be best to stop because his roommate/my friend. I
know there is a possibilty of getting pregnant from pre-ejaculate,
but are the chances slimmer?

The next afternoon (dec. 20th) I went to planned parenthood and got
myself emergency contraceptive (the morning after pill). The nurse
said I might experience nausea and even spotting. Starting last
night (dec. 24th) I was feeling a little sick and this morning I noticed that I am bleeding as though i'm on my period, so i'm assuming it's because of the pills. Why exactly does this happen and how likely is it that i'm pregnant? Because I am bleeding does that mean there is no lining for a fertilized egg to implant itself into and that I am safe?

Thanks so much for your guys' time and happy holidays. :cry: :cry:

worried 18 yr old, :cry:
teresa
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PattyV
replied on December 26th, 2004
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Yeah,that's the idea behind the morning after pill.To start your period and to leave no lining for an egg to adhere to.Your body responded appropriately by bleeding(the normal response to no fertilization).You should be fine at your next cycle.Start counting from today-not your next expected date.As you were probably told,you cannot take emergency contraception on a regular basis,so please be safer in the future.Happy holidays!!Best to you.
Patty
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Moira
replied on December 27th, 2004
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The morning after pill is very effective if taken correctly. You'd be unlucky to get pregnant, so try not to worry.

Hope you had a lovely xmas
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