Plan B:"morning After Pill",

littlelilly · 10-01-2007, 11:39 AM

This could go in Health & Med., but since it includes getting it on i put it behind the green door. Friday nite when my conscious had the night off, i made a big mistake. I had unpretected sex, and i'm pretty sure if the guy didn't pull out in time. I went to pee right afterward and tried to clean it out

, but i'm pretty sure that isn't a good contraceptive. I had heard of the emergency "plan b" or morning after pill, but i thought they were still illegal in south carolina or if you could get them you had to get a perscription. I was staying at a friends house this weekend and i never got a chance to look it up on the net or ask anyone b/c i didn't want anyone to know

. I was also waiting till i got back on campus at my college to go the doctor here(and i didn't have that much money with me). Well turns out i could get it over the counter, and i bought some this morning (monday) and took it at about 11 oclock. the package and info that came with it said to take the pill within 72 hours after having sex. i'm not really sure on the time that i had sex but i'm thinking i might of been a few hours late on taking the pill. I'm scared i might have been too late. if anybody has had experience with this pill or know something that could help me out i would appreciate it if you would let me know.(how do you know if it's worked is something that i'm wondering?)

PS: I want to take a pregnancy test to make sure i'm not knocked up, How long does it take for you to show up pregnant on a test?

kamikazi89 · 10-01-2007, 11:41 AM

when's your next period due? how long it's been from the last one

Mango · 10-01-2007, 02:23 PM

Plan parenthood within 72 hours. Call make an appointment. Go pick one up for 20 bucks.

edit: didn't read far into your post, oops

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-01-2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlelilly

Friday nite when my conscious had the night off, i made a big mistake. I had unpretected sex, and i'm pretty sure if the guy didn't pull out in time. I went to pee right afterward and tried to clean it out

, but i'm pretty sure that isn't a good contraceptive.

um. wow.

You should probably find a Planned Parenthood or something similar to help you out with this.

kamikazi89 · 10-01-2007, 03:26 PM

buy two pregnancy tests: use one immediately .. after that if your periods a week late use the other(planned parenthoods good too>may even be cheaper:havent been to one so i cant say objectively

GirlsDoItToo · 10-01-2007, 09:12 PM

Ya, unless you got the morning after pill today, it would do you no good. Its only good up until 72 hours, then, its just no good

Its hard to use your cycle as an indicator, because if you're like 90% of the woman out there, the damned thing isn't very regular half the time lol Especially if you're younger, because our bodies tend to just be getting themselves into a pattern. It'd like to tell you more about what you could do thats like plan B, but short of an abortion if you are pregnant, I can't really think of much else.

I know its been suggested to buy 2 pregnany test immediatly, but it can take up to two weeks for the zygote (fertalized egg) to travel from the tubes to the uterus. So it may take a while for the HGC (i think thats it, but by all means, correct me if i'm wrong) hormone to be released. Its the main hormone that it released by the body first, and is the one that most pregnancy tests (the "early detection" ones) use as an indicator.

I would suggest waiting about a week, and then testing. Then waiting another week and testing again. In the meantime, I suggust you take a trip down to the grocery store and buy yourself a multivitamin. Make sure whatever one you pick up contains a good amount of folic acid. If you are pregnant, most of the important devolpment occurs in the first trimester, therefore if its possible that you could be pregnant, its best to provide your possible child with the best start. I would recommend that you stop drinking alcohol until you're sure what your results are. The same goes for alot of over the counter medicines like tylenol, advil, antihistamines, cough syrups that have a potential to interrupt development. Smoking should be cut back aswell, because tobacco has been known to decrease birth weights, causing all sorts of not nice little things for the baby.

If you do happen to be pregnant, there are probably many planned pregnancy centers in your area that could help you make a decision about what to do about your pregnancy.

Well... good luck

I hope that helps a little...

kamikazi89 · 10-02-2007, 02:24 PM

your in college, the preg kits the way to go: ask a confidante to buy one if need be(:ease your worries by knowing(stress can effect menstrual cycle any age)

snowmayne · 10-02-2007, 05:15 PM

Isn't it odd when I have more knowledge about said subject, than the op, who is female..

**Captain Cannabis** · 10-02-2007, 05:31 PM

even i knew what she should be doing and i have never even had a pregnancy scare with a girl that i slept with

Zooey · 10-02-2007, 06:04 PM

Theres plenty you can do to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting. (If thats your objective.)

PMing you.

kamikazi89 · 10-02-2007, 06:09 PM

please consult a professional: time and the law are on your side(for now)

Zooey · 10-02-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikazi89

please consult a professional: time and the law are on your side(for now)

Absolutely.
But at the moment - aside from RU486 (Plan B), there is nothing a professional can do for her. (Unless she sees a naturopath or midwife.) An OB or pregnancy counselor at Planned Parenthood would have to 'wait and see' and then proceed with either a chemical abortion (after shes past a certain time) or a surgical abortion.

There ARE things she can do to help her body keep from implanting the egg - safe things that decrease the level of progesterone in her body (what the body needs to implant the egg.)

IF (tiny chance) she is dealing with a fertilized egg, the sooner she does something, the better. (If that is absolutely what her decision is.)

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zooey

Absolutely.
But at the moment - aside from RU486 (Plan B), there is nothing a professional can do for her. (Unless she sees a naturopath or midwife.) An OB or pregnancy counselor at Planned Parenthood would have to 'wait and see' and then proceed with either a chemical abortion (after shes past a certain time) or a surgical abortion.

There ARE things she can do to help her body keep from implanting the egg - safe things that decrease the level of progesterone in her body (what the body needs to implant the egg.)

IF (tiny chance) she is dealing with a fertilized egg, the sooner she does something, the better. (If that is absolutely what her decision is.)

isn't that wait and see as well?

Zooey · 10-02-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlteredStateGrl

isn't that wait and see as well?

No. That would be taking things in her hands to prevent implantation vs. just sit and wait.

PMing you as well, ASG - so you can see what I'm going on about.

kamikazi89 · 10-02-2007, 06:38 PM

why the private messages: dont you beleive the info could be useful to others

isn't that the whole point ?

educate
illuminate
emancipate

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-02-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zooey

No. That would be taking things in her hands to prevent implantation vs. just sit and wait.

PMing you as well, ASG - so you can see what I'm going on about.

Awesome!

I look forward to reading it!

kamikazi89 · 10-02-2007, 06:43 PM

without scrutiny it could be bs
there are no secrets with proper digging tools

ADD: communication is key

clive · 10-02-2007, 07:08 PM

stop havin unprotected sex

kamikazi89 · 10-02-2007, 07:23 PM

too late for that now: keep it mind for next time(byoc)

Zooey · 10-02-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikazi89

without scrutiny it could be bs
there are no secrets with proper digging tools

ADD: communication is key

I PMed the OP to ensure support and privacy.
This isn't a debate, or an education on female reproduction, I sent her a few resources I had, and she can take them or leave them.

I am MORE than willing to provide said resources and others to anyone who wants them. If you'd like to start another thread either asking questions, debating me, or being critical of my knowledge - I'm up for that. I just didn't want to derail the thread.

Also, Kami - if you're sooo interested in this, I'd be happy to PM you such as well, OR give you resources to get in touch with professionals I know who can offer you more information.

10-01-2007, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
littlelilly YaHookan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Plan B:"morning After Pill", This could go in Health & Med., but since it includes getting it on i put it behind the green door. Friday nite when my conscious had the night off, i made a big mistake. I had unpretected sex, and i'm pretty sure if the guy didn't pull out in time. I went to pee right afterward and tried to clean it out , but i'm pretty sure that isn't a good contraceptive. I had heard of the emergency "plan b" or morning after pill, but i thought they were still illegal in south carolina or if you could get them you had to get a perscription. I was staying at a friends house this weekend and i never got a chance to look it up on the net or ask anyone b/c i didn't want anyone to know . I was also waiting till i got back on campus at my college to go the doctor here(and i didn't have that much money with me). Well turns out i could get it over the counter, and i bought some this morning (monday) and took it at about 11 oclock. the package and info that came with it said to take the pill within 72 hours after having sex. i'm not really sure on the time that i had sex but i'm thinking i might of been a few hours late on taking the pill. I'm scared i might have been too late. if anybody has had experience with this pill or know something that could help me out i would appreciate it if you would let me know.(how do you know if it's worked is something that i'm wondering?) PS: I want to take a pregnancy test to make sure i'm not knocked up, How long does it take for you to show up pregnant on a test? __________________ we've all been waiting, we've been wondering will we ever know the truth....what it's like washing windows when you know that there are pigeons on the roof-widespread panic

10-02-2007, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
snowmayne lolwut? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: your moms Posts: 4,294 Thanks: 11 Thanked 51 Times in 36 Posts	Isn't it odd when I have more knowledge about said subject, than the op, who is female.. __________________ #yahooka reppin Women think they're clever cuz they can fake orgasms for a whole RELATIONSHIP. Big deal... Men can fake whole RELATIONSHIPS for orgasms.

10-02-2007, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis i hate emus Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oslo Posts: 10,510 Thanks: 362 Thanked 276 Times in 194 Posts	even i knew what she should be doing and i have never even had a pregnancy scare with a girl that i slept with __________________ fuck the monkeys

10-02-2007, 06:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	without scrutiny it could be bs there are no secrets with proper digging tools ADD: communication is key Last edited by kamikazi89; 10-02-2007 at 06:51 PM. Reason: ::

10-01-2007, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	when's your next period due? how long it's been from the last one

10-01-2007, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	buy two pregnancy tests: use one immediately .. after that if your periods a week late use the other(planned parenthoods good too>may even be cheaper:havent been to one so i cant say objectively

10-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
GirlsDoItToo YaHookan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ya, unless you got the morning after pill today, it would do you no good. Its only good up until 72 hours, then, its just no good Its hard to use your cycle as an indicator, because if you're like 90% of the woman out there, the damned thing isn't very regular half the time lol Especially if you're younger, because our bodies tend to just be getting themselves into a pattern. It'd like to tell you more about what you could do thats like plan B, but short of an abortion if you are pregnant, I can't really think of much else. I know its been suggested to buy 2 pregnany test immediatly, but it can take up to two weeks for the zygote (fertalized egg) to travel from the tubes to the uterus. So it may take a while for the HGC (i think thats it, but by all means, correct me if i'm wrong) hormone to be released. Its the main hormone that it released by the body first, and is the one that most pregnancy tests (the "early detection" ones) use as an indicator. I would suggest waiting about a week, and then testing. Then waiting another week and testing again. In the meantime, I suggust you take a trip down to the grocery store and buy yourself a multivitamin. Make sure whatever one you pick up contains a good amount of folic acid. If you are pregnant, most of the important devolpment occurs in the first trimester, therefore if its possible that you could be pregnant, its best to provide your possible child with the best start. I would recommend that you stop drinking alcohol until you're sure what your results are. The same goes for alot of over the counter medicines like tylenol, advil, antihistamines, cough syrups that have a potential to interrupt development. Smoking should be cut back aswell, because tobacco has been known to decrease birth weights, causing all sorts of not nice little things for the baby. If you do happen to be pregnant, there are probably many planned pregnancy centers in your area that could help you make a decision about what to do about your pregnancy. Well... good luck I hope that helps a little...

10-02-2007, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	your in college, the preg kits the way to go: ask a confidante to buy one if need be(:ease your worries by knowing(stress can effect menstrual cycle any age)

10-02-2007, 06:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zooey ♀ Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 76 Thanks: 16 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Theres plenty you can do to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting. (If thats your objective.) PMing you.

10-02-2007, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	please consult a professional: time and the law are on your side(for now)

10-02-2007, 06:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	why the private messages: dont you beleive the info could be useful to others isn't that the whole point ? educate illuminate emancipate

10-02-2007, 07:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
clive ( . Y . ) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,270 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 72 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	stop havin unprotected sex

10-02-2007, 07:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
kamikazi89 devils advocate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,668 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 145 Thanked 139 Times in 115 Posts	too late for that now: keep it mind for next time(byoc)