Nordette - Hi. I had unprotected sex 2 days before my expected period, for two consecutive days. On the 2nd day, he came inside me & I immediately took the 1st dose and 12 hours later, 2nd dose. Thing is, I took 3 per dosage only cos it totally slipped my mind that it's 4. But I took 2 more later, still within the 72 hours after he came inside me. Its been 3 days since my supposed expected period.
Do ecps really delay your period? Could I be pregnant?
Question posted by Veronicaxx on 13 May 2014
Last updated on 14 May 2014
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DzooBaby
13 May 2014
Yes, they do delay your period. If your period was due in two days, you probably had already ovulated (but you never know for sure) In general, ovulation occurs 11 to 16 days before your upcoming period. Emergency contraception is designed to delay ovulation. If you have already ovulated, it doesnt do anything but send a big blast of hormones to throw your cycle off (it does that ANY time you take it really) This blast of hormones confuses your body as it is hormonal signals that stimulate the uterine lining to shed. If you are going to be sexually active, you need to use a more reliable birth control. Hormonal birth control PREVENTS ovulation rather than just delaying it like the ECP does. If no egg is released, there can be no baby no matter how much sperm is released inside you. Your cycle should return to normal next month but it may not be the same dates it was previously.
DzooBaby
13 May 2014
Also remember that fertility can return quickly so dont rely on ECP's thinking you are "good" for a few days. It doesnt work that way. Each time you have penetration of a naked penis (even if he doesnt ejaculate within you) you risk pregnancy if you are not on birth control! Use condoms and spermicidal foam or jelly (in case of a tear or break, spermicide can kill sperm on contact) each and every time or until you can begin a hormonal regimen like oral contraceptives (the Pill) or some other form. There are many different forms of hormonal birth control and one of them should fit your lifestyle. Most areas have a local clinic where you can get an exam and low cost (and sometimes even free) birth control, especially if you are a student. Your parent does NOT need to be notified even if you are under 18.
Veronicaxx
15 May 2014
Well it has been 4 days since my supposed period and I am still freaking out. Could I be pregnant?? Although last night, I noticed brown discharge but it was only a little. I'm so scared..
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