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How Safe & Effective Is Taking Plan B ?
I had unprotected sex. My boyfriend did not finish inside me, he finished it in the bathroom, though he had pre-cum. Durning sex he had a piece of toilet paper and kept cleaning the pre-cum every few times.The next morning i was so nervous i might be pregnant, so i went to get Plan B and took it. May i be pregnant even thought i took Plan B and he did not finished inside me?
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
Hallow Dear,
You are obviously worried. The pre-ejaculatory secretion ( precum) does contain sufficient number of sperm to impregnate a woman. Hence if you don't want the pregnancy to happen, you have to protect yourself by some post coital contraception. You have two options:
1. Take some plan B pills within 72 hours of the intercourse. While taking the pills, you should be aware of two of its after effects. Few days after the pills, some bleeding may occur for a couple of days. It is expected withdrawal bleeding. Secondly, the following period may be delayed by few days to a week. This is very reliable method of post coital contraception, if used within 72 hours.
2. Alternatively, you may opt for intrauterine device. If inserted within 5 days of unprotected sexual intercourse, it can prevent pregnancy. Further more, it gives on going contraception for coming few years. If you have already crossed the period of 72 hours, this method is available for you.
Wiping with tissue does not clear the vagina of the already deposited sperm. Use either of the above mentioned post coital contraception methods.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
You are obviously worried. The pre-ejaculatory secretion ( precum) does contain sufficient number of sperm to impregnate a woman. Hence if you don't want the pregnancy to happen, you have to protect yourself by some post coital contraception. You have two options:
1. Take some plan B pills within 72 hours of the intercourse. While taking the pills, you should be aware of two of its after effects. Few days after the pills, some bleeding may occur for a couple of days. It is expected withdrawal bleeding. Secondly, the following period may be delayed by few days to a week. This is very reliable method of post coital contraception, if used within 72 hours.
2. Alternatively, you may opt for intrauterine device. If inserted within 5 days of unprotected sexual intercourse, it can prevent pregnancy. Further more, it gives on going contraception for coming few years. If you have already crossed the period of 72 hours, this method is available for you.
Wiping with tissue does not clear the vagina of the already deposited sperm. Use either of the above mentioned post coital contraception methods.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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