Probably paranoid...but

I recently started having sex about a month ago with my boyfriend.  I have been on Yasmin birth control for several years because of acne and to regulate periods.  I was very happy when my boyfriend came to surprise visit me at school last weekend.  I had just finished taking the placebo week of pills and had only taked the first regural pill that morning and we had sex that night.  The pill is our only source of birth control and this is the first time he didn't pull out (sorry if that was TMI).  I don't know why but I'm feeling really paranoid that I might be pregnant.  I have a funny feeling down there.  My friends say its basically impossible because the pill is still in my system, but I'm worried because I hadn't taken it for a week beforehand.  Does someone that knows more about this offer some opinions?  I'm 19 years old and don't know much about this kind of stuff.

Take a test.

"Pulling out" doesn't work.

Since you've become sexually active you need to seriously educate yourself about pregnancy and disease prevention.

Concur with dnrothx, pulling out as a primary, or secondary, method is not very foolproof at all.

As far as the pills, if you have been on them that long, and had finished the placebo week (during which you should have had your period) then I'd think you'd be fine.  As long as you've been on the pill that long and as long as you take them as your should, meaning no skipped pills during the active pill phase, the chance of getting pregnany on the pill is less than 1%.

If you are super nervous still, then go ahead and get the pregnany test done. 

Well, it's too late for the morning after pill. Wait a couple weeks and take a pregnancy test. 

Youre probably fine. Did you have your period during the placebo week? If so, it takes your body a while to release a new egg and it takes that egg a while to travel down. Its much more unlikely - not impossible but highly unlikely - that you will get pregnant during this time.

Pulling out doesnt work. But Yasmin does. If you want to be overly cautious, call your nurse and ask for plan B - "morning after pill" - it can prevent pregnancy if you had unprotected sex in the past 3 days.

Original Post by njc_18:

I recently started having sex about a month ago with my boyfriend.  I have been on Yasmin birth control for several years because of acne and to regulate periods.  I was very happy when my boyfriend came to surprise visit me at school last weekend.  I had just finished taking the placebo week of pills and had only taked the first regural pill that morning and we had sex that night.  The pill is our only source of birth control and this is the first time he didn't pull out (sorry if that was TMI).  I don't know why but I'm feeling really paranoid that I might be pregnant.  I have a funny feeling down there.  My friends say its basically impossible because the pill is still in my system, but I'm worried because I hadn't taken it for a week beforehand.  Does someone that knows more about this offer some opinions?  I'm 19 years old and don't know much about this kind of stuff.

 If you have been taking your birth control on time everyday, the chances are minimal, but there is pretty much always the chance for pregnancy.  You can take a pregnancy test now, and if it is negative, take another one in a week to confirm.  You can always wait for your next monthy flow.

Also, you said that you only use birth control.  Please use a condom every time you have sex and PROTECT yourself from STDs.  Be smart and inform yourself.  Talk to your doctor/nurse about safe sexual practices!!  Also, the pull out method is NOT effective.  Never rely on this to protect you from pregnancy.

Thanks for the replies.  Just for the record, he went to the doctor to get tested to make sure he had no STDs before we had sex.  I would never have had sex without a condom unless I had been on birth control.  I just had always been taking it for a different reason and wasn't exactly sure if there were times in the cycle when it was unsafe to have sex.  Is "pulling out" not even worth it as a secondary form of birth control?  I apologize if I sound young and stupid.

If you take the pill as directed, you won't ovulate.

Anyway, I concur with the other posters, take a pregnancy test.  I actually would suggest that you visit your school's health center and have them administer a test, if you're that nervous -  tests administered by a doctor or at a clinic are a lot more sensitive for human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, and therefore are more reliable than over-the-counter ones.

Did you see the report from his test, or did he just tell you about the test?

In short...I'd have him prove it.

and yes, I had my period the week of the placebo pills.  We had sex the first day after it ended.

Am I missing something?  You've been on the pill for years, right?  Then you're not pregnant.  I mean, there's always a miniscule chance with any sort of birth control, but I really don't understand your question.  You were on the placebo for a week, during which you should have had your period.  Have you missed taking the pill?

You're right, he only told me about the test.  He did make the appointment when I was in the room so I know that at least he went.  I trust him and I guess I just don't see the incentive about lying to me to give me a disease.  But, I guess I can understand your suspicions and will ask to see proof..

Original Post by njc_18:

Thanks for the replies.  Just for the record, he went to the doctor to get tested to make sure he had no STDs before we had sex.  I would never have had sex without a condom unless I had been on birth control.  I just had always been taking it for a different reason and wasn't exactly sure if there were times in the cycle when it was unsafe to have sex.  Is "pulling out" not even worth it as a secondary form of birth control?  I apologize if I sound young and stupid.

 That is great that he tested for STD's, but I would still get into the habit of using a condom, and use this as your secondary form of birth control.  You want to make sure you are protecting yourself.  Do not rely him pulling out of you.  This will not prevent pregnancy.  Condoms and birth control will.

Am I missing something?  You've been on the pill for years, right?  Then you're not pregnant.  I mean, there's always a miniscule chance with any sort of birth control, but I really don't understand your question.  You were on the placebo for a week, during which you should have had your period.  Have you missed taking the pill?

Sorry if I'm being unclear.  It is probably no big deal, but I have just no idea why I'm worried about this.  I had my period for the week I was on placebo pills, but skipped some of them because i assumed they were "fake" pills that weren't exactly necessary to take.  Its only bad if I skip the active pills correct?  I have not missed any of those.

Original Post by njc_18:

You're right, he only told me about the test.  He did make the appointment when I was in the room so I know that at least he went.  I trust him and I guess I just don't see the incentive about lying to me to give me a disease.  But, I guess I can understand your suspicions and will ask to see proof..

 I'm only going off of what info is in the thread. :)

Original Post by njc_18:

Is "pulling out" not even worth it as a secondary form of birth control?  I apologize if I sound young and stupid.

 well, um it can be BUT and a very very very big BUT, i personally would only try it with your husband. it takes great control for a guy and its hardly fool proof.

as for condoms, always, always, always wear 'em. some std's go into incubation, some times taking a year or more to show up. & even condoms are not fool proof against some of them.

but i understand where you are coming from, for 3 months after my wedding i was completely paranoid, after 5 negative tests & even after getting my period. if its really getting to you go take a blood test, its one of the only for sure ways to know.

Original Post by crazineko:

 I would still get into the habit of using a condom, and use this as your secondary form of birth control. 

If youre using the pill correctly and you are both STD free there is no need for this.

Original Post by azirra:

Original Post by crazineko:

 I would still get into the habit of using a condom, and use this as your secondary form of birth control. 

If youre using the pill correctly and you are both STD free there is no need for this.

 Azzira, I think it's a good idea to encourage two forms of contraception used in concert.  Women in countries other than the U.S. more frequently use both oral contraception and condoms in tandem, and their unintended pregnancy rates are significantly lower than here.

Original Post by azirra:

Original Post by crazineko:

 I would still get into the habit of using a condom, and use this as your secondary form of birth control. 

If youre using the pill correctly and you are both STD free there is no need for this.

 Actually, it would be smart to double up.  I work at a pregnancy helpline, and I can't tell you how many calls I receive from women who have STD symptoms when they swore up and down that their boyfriend told them they are STD free.  Things happen.  People cheat on eachother.  I don't know the OP or her boyfriend, but people do stupid things.  If she wants to be a smart cookie, it would do her well to use both a condom and birth control.

This is probably the only thing crazienko and I will ever agree on. haha