I've been on ortho tri-cyclen for four months now. I have only missed a pill once in that time frame and took it as soon as I remembered when that did happen. Otherwise I have taken my pill every day on time. My boyfriend and I also always use condoms during sex, but yesterday after sex we found out it broke.
I went to CVS yesterday night to ask the pharmacy their opinion and I was told if I was on bc, it would be a waste of $40 for plan b. I left with peace of mind, but today I'm still worried. I know no method is 100%. I'm just upset at the situation because I take a lot of precautions to be safe, and this time one backfired.
Would it still be a good idea to get the plan b just in case, or are my chances of pregnancy slim? I have the money if it needs to be purchased.
Hi Guest,
You DO NOT need Plan B. I would not recommend it as a "backup" either. It contains a very large dose of hormones, hormones that you do NOT need.
Daily birth control pills ARE much more effective anyways.
Relax.