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Q: Emergency Contraceptive ?

asked by: Lauren19 on June 10th, 2007

Experienced User

So i had unprotected sex on June 8th 2007 around 12 am..

my boyfriend and i decided to try emergency contraceptive pills since i am not on birth control anymore.

I went to walgreens and the pharmacy gave me Plan B (it was 42 bucks! yikes!!) You are supposed to take the first pill asap no longer than 72 hours (3days after unprotected sex) and the second pill 12 hours later.

So I took the first one at 7:24 pm last night (june 9th) But I didnt take the second one till 10:30 am this morning (june 10th!!) Do you think that affects how the pill works? i know its not 100% effective but because i didnt take it 12 hours after i took the first one like the directions said. did i just increase my chance of being preggo?

Replies(7)

Tylanas

replied on June 10th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I don't know well how plan b works, but I would assume that using it incorrectly would decrease how effective it is and increase your chances of becoming pregnant.

zoidberg

replied on June 11th, 2007

Experienced User

Your Good

your good to go and yea 42 bucks i know its expensive but eh well:P well i took it right away the day after me and my bf had sex. then took it 12 hours afterwards. i got my period like a week later. don't worry you'll be fine

linds0166

replied on June 13th, 2007

New User

Don't Worry

Don't worry, you're fine...I'd suggest next time taking it at the right time tho... be responsible about it.

Georgia59

replied on June 13th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I wouldn't worry too much about the time difference, however, you need to realize that plan b is not 100% effective even if you do take it right. Regular birth control is more effective, and not having sex is the most effective. (But no fun Wink

)

So if you did get pregnant, I would guess that it was because of just bad luck, not the time delay.

Lauren19

replied on June 19th, 2007

Experienced User

Well girls, i guess plan b worked, i got my period today Smile

well actually, no smiles, i have cramps Sad

Tylanas

replied on June 20th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I'll take cramps over a baby any day! Very Happy

Lauren19

replied on June 20th, 2007

Experienced User

haha yeah me 2..i also called my gyno, and im going on the pill again..she prescribed me yasmin..so i got it and start it on sunday

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