Hi! very helpless :( On April 7th I had my first time. My last period ended on March 26th, then I had bleeding during ovulation period (March 31th-April 5th). We had condoms all the way, but haven't checked for leakage (I guess it did not?). there's grinding with condom, he didn't ejaculate, but it was painful & I was unsure for how deep he went. he fingered me once, could be with precum? I'm unsure if his finger is wet or not, and if it is, is it from my fluid or his precum since he had the condom on? I'm unsure about the chance of pregnancy. Today is April 9th. Should I take the pill? I researched online about the side effects and many girls' experience with it. found out that many had dizziness, nausea, continuous abdominal pain, painful bleeding and long term effects such as period becoming more painful and irregular. ppl at the pharmacy told me that it may do a lot of impact to the body. Luckily I always had period without pain and I really don't wish to change it. In one month I will be having a series of important exams, I also don't want the uncomfortableness to disrupt my revision & performance. But I also don't want to live in the anxiety of pregnancy (although personally I believe the chance is very low). My bf says it's absolutely ok.
Questions:
would I actually get pregnant?
Should I take the pill?
Are the side effects actually that horrible or it really just depends?
Any ways to relieve my pregnancy anxiety a bit to focus on revision?
Thank you very very much I'm so anxious :(
Hi, nna12345.
Firstly, it's important to understand that there is always a chance of pregnancy with any sexual activity, even with the use of condoms. However, the likelihood of pregnancy is lower if condoms are used correctly and consistently.
Regarding the situation you described, if the condom was used properly and did not break or leak, the chances of pregnancy are low. Additionally, it is unlikely that pregnancy can occur from fingering, especially if the finger did not have semen on it.
Whether or not to take the emergency contraceptive pill is ultimately your decision, but it is important to consider the potential risks and benefits. Emergency contraceptive pills are generally safe and effective, but like all medications, they can have side effects. Some common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, and abdominal pain. However, these side effects usually go away within a few days. It is also worth noting that not all women experience side effects.
If you decide not to take the pill, one way to reduce your anxiety about pregnancy is to use a reliable form of birth control consistently in the future. This will greatly reduce the chances of an unplanned pregnancy.