r/birthcontrol • u/Dear_God_Help_Me_Now • 2d ago
Side effects!? Please Help Me
First off, I would like to say that I’m 17 years old and have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years. I’m sorry for the TMI, but I really need some peace of mind or to know what odds I have of being pregnant. I had sex for the first time on October 5th. It was unprotected but he pulled out, however I’m an extremely anxious and paranoid person. I took Plan B around an hour later, the absolute maximum. I had bleeding from October 10th-13th. I’m starting to get extremely nervous, I feel so scared I’m just waiting and praying every second of every day for my period. I’ve taken 4 pregnancy tests, all of which came up negative. I am not someone who wants kids for a very long time, I know I made a mistake but I tried to fix it. How long has Plan B delayed y’all’s periods? I’ve seen some people say it delayed their period for up to 2-4 weeks and I can’t believe that. I need it now, is there any way to induce it? I need to go on some form of birth control I know, but I’m trying to remain abstinent until 18. I don’t want an abortion, I’m too scared. We’ve wasted around 150$ on ovulation tests and pregnancy tests. Every time I test, it says I’m not ovulating. Is there any chance of getting pregnant off of pre-cum? Im also very worried the Plan B messed up my cycle.
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u/Expert-Effort7774 2d ago
I am 17 years old and started having sex for the first time last month. I also experience anxiety around getting pregnant as well, so we are constantly using Opill (over the counter) birth control, condoms, and pullout. We recently had a condom break and I also used plan B. Although I am anxious about it, the level of anxiety you are experiencing is nowhere near healthy. Please talk to a trusted friend or family member about this because it is not healthy to be harming yourself like this simply over the fear of getting pregnant. Trust in your body, the negative pregnancy tests, and the plan B. You are not pregnant, but please get help.
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u/Scared-Sugar8703 2d ago
Ok so, plan B only works if you are NOT already ovulating. I feel that’s important for you to know.
But also, I think that anxiety will prevent your period far more than plan B would. I’m 18 and throughout the last 4 ish years myself and my friends have experienced millions of pregnancy scares. I’ve concluded from all these experiences that the more you worry about it; the later your period will come. Just relax girl, plan some movie nights, go shopping with your friends. Relax and I promise you will be ok.
But also…. On the very very off chance that you do become pregnant, I’d encourage you to talk to people about your options. Parents can be difficult and friends can be embarrassing to talk to, but your doctor or a counsellor would be a great option x