hi i was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Basically I had sex a couple of days before my period was due (stupidly i didn't use anything and i hadn't been on the pill). I started using the pill that night and used it for a week and then came off to check that I would come on which i did a few days later. The thing is, I feel different now and I keep getting bad stomach cramps and not sure what to think! Anyone got any idea what could be going on?
Hi there, well the bad stomach cramps COULD be because of your period coming soon.
In the event that you did get pregnant on the day you had sex, it normally takes about 4 days for you to actually GET pregnant. (this is why plan B - the morning after pill- can work up to 72 hours after sex) you would not start feeling the cramps of pregnancy just yet.
ALSO, since it is so close to your period, there is a VERY slim chance that you would get pregnant.
Dont forget, the withdrawl method isnt that safe... Even though it doesnt feel as good, a condom is definitely a better choice.
For now, try and relax. It is FAR too early to assume anything. Keep going on as if nothing happened, otherwise the stress will keep you from getting your period sooner, and the cramps could worsen.
In the event that you did get pregnant on the day you had sex, it normally takes about 4 days for you to actually GET pregnant. (this is why plan B - the morning after pill- can work up to 72 hours after sex) you would not start feeling the cramps of pregnancy just yet.
ALSO, since it is so close to your period, there is a VERY slim chance that you would get pregnant.
Dont forget, the withdrawl method isnt that safe... Even though it doesnt feel as good, a condom is definitely a better choice.
For now, try and relax. It is FAR too early to assume anything. Keep going on as if nothing happened, otherwise the stress will keep you from getting your period sooner, and the cramps could worsen.