Adult - The morning after pill.

[Scarletdreamer]

I had a bit of difficulty thinking of where to put this... I mean, Vet's is quiet, but the morning after pill is only for those over 18 (at least, in the States, and legally, I mean). So I figured I'd put this thread here.

So yesterday my husband and I - and neither of us want kids, ever, at all, any, NO!!!!! - had an "uh oh" moment... condom broke, happens for everyone, but unlike everyone, apparently I am having EXTREME difficulty getting the morning after pill.

I texted my NP first about it, to see if the hormones in it would affect my mood (as I am bipolar NOS)... she said she didn't know and to contact my Ob-Gyn. Well, I don't really HAVE an Ob-Gyn (bad I know)... so I didn't do that. Instead, I had my mum contact the clinic (since I am a coward :-X) where I go for physicals etc., and there was an Ob-Gyn on the floor who said that tomorrow (i.e., today) there would be an Ob-Gyn in at 9am that could see me, and to call in the morning (this morning) about it.

Well, I did that, and the lady who answered the phone said to call the ER. I did, and since I don't see an Ob-Gyn at that particular clinic, the lady at the ER said that she doubted anyone could help me. My mum wants me to call my old Ob-Gyn (whom I haven't seen since before I got married, in summer 2008) tomorrow about getting it. Thing is, I don't have the time to drive up to the clinic where my Ob-Gyn is. So yeah. A ROYAL MESS.

And this is just one thing!!! I also use spermicide so there is a highly unlikely chance that I will get pregnant... but I don't want to risk it. I know that a lot of you all are/can be happy mums, but so much mental illness runs on both my husband's and my side of the family, that I don't want to risk it. Plus, I doubt I would mentally survive pregnancy. I already am suicidal, heh.

Anyway. Any advice, support - really ANYTHING would be appreciated. I don't know what I'm asking for out of this post but I am terrified and would just like some reassurances I guess? and advice if you have any... :-S Oh, and sorry I wrote a novel...

*hides*

[lynx]

I'm sorry, April. I can only say that if you use spermicide, the risk of getting pregnant is smaller. I seriously hope you won't get pregnant anyway though.

I suppose you're not on birth control because of the hormones?

*Hugs*

[mikey]

Do you know whereabouts in your menstrual cycle you are? When was your last period?

[Scarletdreamer]

My last period was two and a half to 3 weeks ago. And Tineke, yeh, I don't use birth control pills because of the hormones (bipolar again). I hope I won't get pregnant too... :-S it makes me so so so anxious inside and out just to think of it.

[lynx]

I know. Having taken the pill for 5 months made me anxious, neurotic even, over getting pregnant; now you have to wait for your period, I can sort of imagine how you are feeling but I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.

*Hug*

[effervescence]

I don't think that taking the morning after pill would really affect your mood as it only a one-off dose of 1 or 2 pills.
However, the longer it is taking you to be seen is reducing the chances of you getting an effective dose as it should be taken up to 72 hours after you had sex.
If I were you I would just go to the nearest pharmacy and buy it. Hopefully that is possible where you live. If you can't, perhaps your mum could get it for you?

[ravynsoul]

I believe even if taken up to 5 days after an episode of unprotected sex/condom breakage there is some benefit to taking the morning after pill. Although the best is in the 72 hours after. If you are able to get ahold of some birth control, some types can be used as emergency contraceptive -- you'd have to ask a pharmacist about the dosage though.

Another thought, if you're close to a Canadian border - canadian pharmacies sell Plan B over-the-counter. Also if you have a local health unit, sometimes they will sell it as well.

Hope that helps, and try not to be too stressed about it, as sometimes being anxious can delay a period [which could lead to the false idea that you might be pregnant].

Here's hoping things work out for you.

[Scarletdreamer]

Whew, good - no, GREAT - news... my period started this morning. I have never been so happy to have that happen before!! So now no more worries about the morning after pill or getting pregnant... although it is kind of sad that I can't/don't keep better track of when my period is supposed to start. :-/

Heh. Thanks though, for the support. It means a lot!! *hugs to all*

[lynx]

Aww I'm glad to hear that, April. *Hug*

[Mandimoo]

if it happens again you can have a coil (IUD - non hormonal or IUS - with hormones - they only act locally on the womb so should be ok with bi polar) upto 5 days after unprotected sex.
mand x