help me please!

[username1]

My girlfriend, 15, and I, 16, just an hour ago had sex for the first time. Both of us were virgins and we used a condom, but the condom broke. I'm almost positive I pulled out in time. She isn't on birth control and all we used was a standard lubricated condom. She hasn't had her period in 29-30 days, but it's been fairly irregular before, happening every two weeks or so.
Could this be because she's mildly bulimic?

Help! What do we do?!
Go to planned parenthood? What?

We live in Minnesota by the way.
And I checked the condom's expiration date and everything; I just bought them this morning too.

[Brandye]

Well, the most direct thing you can do is get to a pharmacy and get Plan B. This is sometimes referred to as the morning after pill or emergency contraception. The pills should be taken exactly as the instructions state within 72 hours after intercourse.

There are some birth control pills that are approved for this purpose when taken in a much higher dose. If she or a sister or a friend has those, it is cheaper but not quite as convenient as Plan B.

Find a pharmacy and ask the chemist (pharmacist, apothecary, whatever you call them) for Plan B. I do not know the cost in the US.

[username1]

We're both under 18, so we can't just walk right in and get it.

Should I set up an appointment or something!?

Sorry, I'm still in shock.

[username1]

Would spermicide work this late?
I mean its only been a couple hours....

Reply ASAP.
Thanks.

[goof'schik]

I don't know if you can even get one without a prescription here in the US. I would make a doctor appointment and well kids go tell your parents. As much as you don't want to she is 15 and you are 16. Your to young to be having sex, and well that's a good place to start. "Mom, dad, I am never going to do this again". Yes, you will but lets hope it's when your ready, using a condom was an intelligent move.
I don't think a 15 year old can even get medical care without a parent's consent. So you need to fess up. Both of you. You really don't want her parents coming to your house and telling your parents.
I wish you both all the best.

[lnt1103]

Call Planned Parenthood. I would think they can help you get Plan B.

[sera300]

Planned parenthood, on-line pharmacy which will ship over night, or go to the ER or see your MD in the am. It's available by RX for those 16&17 or the doctor can call in a RX for BCP's which do in essence the same. However, you need to see someone. The MAP is intended to be used ASAP and within 72 hours.

Spermicides...too late. Last resort look up in the phone book your local County Department of Health...see if they have a Gyn clinic and get in tomorrow. You do not need to be 18 or have parental consent to see a physician for a pregnancy test, treatment, or STD care, diagnosis, treatment, or a rape. These are the only exceptions for those under 18 where a parent cannot be notified.

Most MD's will go with a pack of BCP's at her age and tell her how to take them.

[sera300]

Originally Posted by Brandye

Well, the most direct thing you can do is get to a pharmacy and get Plan B. This is sometimes referred to as the morning after pill or emergency contraception. The pills should be taken exactly as the instructions state within 72 hours after intercourse.

There are some birth control pills that are approved for this purpose when taken in a much higher dose. If she or a sister or a friend has those, it is cheaper but not quite as convenient as Plan B.

Find a pharmacy and ask the chemist (pharmacist, apothecary, whatever you call them) for Plan B. I do not know the cost in the US.

Brandye...At the age of 16 & 17 they must have a RX to cover for dispensing in the US. The lowest cost I have found is on-line at drugstore.com for $49.00; however, other's do carry it, and ship Fedex overnight priority for a higher cost about another $35.00. These [on-line pharmacies] do not check photo ID for proof of age over 18.

Planned parenthood does dispense the MAP for any age without parental consent. Their overall AOC guidelines are age 11 or younger must have a parental consent for treatment. Odd part is a 15-16 y/o can pick up a RX (non-narcotic) called in by a MD in their name without the parent present.

[username1]

I got my friend's sister to buy us some.
It was $42.85
I'm going to give it to her.
Thanks.

[sera300]

Originally Posted by username1

I got my friend's sister to buy us some.
It was $42.85
I'm going to give it to her.
Thanks.

I cannot suggest that to you, professionally; however, it's a good idea given your matter. Please...Be certain to read fully and follow fully the directions enclosed & if any adverse reactions be certain to seek medical care without delay.

Next time; be certain you also add a spermicidal vaginal contraceptive [I.E.: Jelly, Foam, or film] along with the condom. In case the condom leaks on the outside at the base of your penis or the condom breaks; you both have an back up method in place already working. Adding the spermicide afterwards will do nothing [if anything it will push the semen further in/up] and condoms with a spermicide [prepackaged] do not supply enough to be effective.