Oopsie/Morning After - WWMMD?

[stellarose]

Okay ladies, in your opinion do I need to consider taking the MAP?

Not sure of my first day of last period exactly, but I know it was at least 12-19. Pretty sure it wasn't the 18th. I did not resume taking my birth control since. I was really sick, traveling and I kept forgetting, and I kept seeing commercials about lawsuits against my specific brand and I guess that turned me off as well.

Isn't the most fertile time 11-14 days from the 19th? That would be Dec 30th-Jan 2nd. We had an oops last night. Baby center calculator says I'm most fertile through the 4th.

In your opinion would you take the morning after pill?

I am seeing my doc Jan 21st and will be asking for something new to take. She won't give me Mirena.

[Deleted]

Definitely take it. Your fertile window is not necessarily at the "traditional" time of your cycle--it could be earlier, could be later. There is no way to know for sure (unless you chart). If you don't want to get pregnant, definitely get the MAP.

[anonymous]

I would. I ovulate late so would totally be fertile at this time

[snapplegirl]

If you are worried, and don't want to get pregnant, I would take it.

[zacksbride]

if you don't want to be pregnant i would definitely take it. many people do not ovulate in the exact predicted window.

[Deleted]

Absolutely. Better safe than sorry.

[protozoa]

I think its totally worth the $30 or whatever for the peace of mind.

[stellarose]

Has anyone ever taken it that is willing to share? Anything I need to be concerned about?

I must've heard some story about someone bleeding to death or near it so its always freaked me out a bit.

Thank you for your opinions!

[Kore]

Jan 6, 2013 10:49:04 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

I would take it. I've used it with no issues whatsoever.

Same here.

[protozoa]

Jan 6, 2013 10:47:20 GMT -5 stellarose said:

Has anyone ever taken it that is willing to share? Anything I need to be concerned about?

I must've heard some story about someone bleeding to death or near it so its always freaked me out a bit.

Thank you for your opinions!

Yes, a few times and I have had no issues whatsoever. I think the main side effect is nausea - freaking everything makes me queasy but not the MAP so I really wouldn't be too concerned.

I wonder if you heard something about the pill that induces abortions? That did sound scary to me when I read about it (long ago, might be different now).

[Deleted]

Definitely take it.

I took the MAP when I had a condom mishap once. It was NBD.

[vtdiamond]

I've taken it, had some cramps and nausea but was worth it for peace of mind.

[stellarose]

Thank you everyone. My brand wasn't on that website so I guess I'm headed to the store.

[pamela]

Just coming off BC who knows when you might ovulate, but did you notice an increase in watery or egg white like discharge the last few days? That's a good signal of fertile window for most women.

[curbsideprophet]

If you don't want to be pregnant I would take it. You have no idea when/if you ovulated, so there is not a good way to tell if you are in a fertile period.

[Deleted]

The only thing for me was one time I didn't take it with food (I think I had a few pills to take?) and was sick. So I'd advise taking it with food. Other than that it wasn't a big deal. I think the worst I had was some cramping and spotting.

[mccallister84]

Take it if you don't want to be pregnant.

I took it once. My cycle was wonky for a few months but no other side effects.

[isabel]

I took the MAP several years ago when DH (then boyfriend) and I had a condom issue. I don't recall having any side effects at all. It was no big deal.

[limey]

I've taken it once.

I had some bleeding and nausea. I would say they were only intense for an hour or so. After that, it was pretty mild.

[crashgizmo]

Ditto everyone else. I actually just took it a few weeks ago after spacing on the fact I was on antibiotics and BCP. It was no big deal and I didn't have any side effects.

[sillygoosegirl]

The MAP isn't completely without side effects or risks, but compared to being pregnant (which involves lots of side effects and risks), it is an extremely safe alternative. I would definitely take it, if you don't want to get pregnant.

[Deleted]

Talk to the pharmacist if you have questions.

If you are taking Yaz and have concerns (I assume that's what seems to have commercials lately) talk to your MD about switching. There has been a small risk of increased stroke/blood clots to be found, but not patients are equally at risk.

[flatlan]

I took it once several years ago with no ill effects. Do it even just for your peace of mind.

[Raggedeannie]

I took it several years ago and peed the bed the next night. Maybe a side effect...?

[stingsharkruns]

I'd take it - but i'm incredibly paranoid, and getting pregnant is not on my "to-do" list.

[awick14]

Jan 6, 2013 10:53:15 GMT -5 Kore said:

Jan 6, 2013 10:49:04 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

I would take it. I've used it with no issues whatsoever.

Same here.

I've taken it a few times and had no problems at all.

If you were traveling and to busy to take your BCP you have a greater chance that you Od late. So you could be in your fertile window.

You would only know for sure though if you tempted.

[MrsE]

I'd take it. I have before and I've never had an issue or experience any side effects.

[lanyac]

Jan 6, 2013 10:57:09 GMT -5 tacom said:

Definitely take it.

I took the MAP when I had a condom mishap once. It was NBD.

Same.