To start with, I’m 18F and my boyfriend is 19M. I have very little source of income, earning $680 (aud) a week and live in an apartment by myself. I’m barely making it through each week as it is.
I am not currently on birth control, as I am worried about the side effects. But, we use protection every time. Unfortunately, today the condom broke. I am scared and I am worried about getting pregnant. Because I’m young, I’m worried about my fertility being high, along with the fact that I am currently ovulating. I know I’m stupid for not being on birth control, but because of this, if I end up not being pregnant I will go on it. Is there any way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy from this point forward? Or do I just have to wait it out? I am beyond concerned because of my age and my low income. I don’t want kids, not now, not ever. Neither does my boyfriend. What should I do?
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Do you know about the morning after pill ???
Go get one asap , should be taken within 72hrs
Go go go !!
Morning after pill and he might need a larger condom. I found that out the hard way.
This is not the moment to panic, it’s the moment to act like your future depends on it because it just might. Get emergency contraception now because every hour counts and this one decision can save you from a lifetime of consequences you’re not ready for.
Don’t panic but act fast. Take emergency contraception now to stop pregnancy before it starts.
Don’t panic but act fast. Take emergency contraception now to stop pregnancy before it starts.
Go to a local pharmacy and get the morning after pill, the brand is usually cheaper and works the same as plan B
Go to the pharmacy and get a plan B! If you can’t afford, reach out to your local community organizations and you should be able to find one that has or pays for it (I know they do where I live). Good luck!
Firstly, you’re not stupid for not being on hormonal birth control. It’s a big decision and every body is different. You have to do what’s best for you. I personally have never been able to tolerate hormonal birth control. I’ve always used condoms myself.
Assuming you live in the US, in a state that views women as humans (or another country that has better health care equality).
If you’re not ready for a baby and you’re concerned about pregnancy, you have 2 options: 1) take Plan B (if it’s been within 72 hours), or 2) wait and see.
Option 1 will stop the egg from implanting. It is hormonal and it might make you feel weird for a few days. For me, anxiety hits hard when I’ve taken it, but it will pass.
Option 2) obviously it’s possible you’re not pregnant at all. You can wait and see if you are, and decide from there what you want to do.
For me, when I was a younger woman, in my 20s, a pregnancy was the worst thing in mind. I was and still am, completely terrified of being pregnant. I’ve taken Plan B a few times in my life because of that anxiety.
You can take Plan B within 72 hours of the accident. The sooner you take it, the more effective it is.
come on, get over your fear of birth control. the side effects of getting pregnant are way worse.
Go get the plan b pill.
Plan B/morning after pill. And if you know you are ovulating, it maybe a good idea to avoid having sex.
You’re worried about side effects, not worried about a baby and you’re barely getting by.
See a doctor tell him you need to get on birth control. Have them review all the options with you. If you have to get an IUD I had them for years.
I commend you for being out on your own and having your own place and having a job… now take this to the next level and focus on birth control
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/morning-after-pill#
Emergency contraception mainly works if it can prevent ovulation. If you’ve already ovulated, you might need Plan C if you conceive. Plan B is also less effective in individuals weighing over 80kg/175lb. If you do conceive, you’ll begin test pregnant on pee sticks around the date of your first missed period. Medication abortion is legal up to 9 weeks in Australia and then time limits for D&Cs vary after that.
There are many, many, many kinds of hormonal birth control. The side effects are almost universally less bad than a D&C. Some women do well with the mini pill (progesterone only). Some women tolerate the combo pill better if they take it at night (less nausea in the AM). I understand that IUD horror stories abound on the internet, and they are totally valid, but in my case it was 10 mins of pain/discomfort in exchange for 5 years of no-effort prevention.