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From now on, start using condoms. You should've been using them in the first place if you didn't want to get pregnant, but it's never too late to start using them. 2 methods of birth control won't keep you from getting pregnant, since no birth control is 100% effective against pregnancy, but 2 methods is better than 1. Especially since the Pill can fail, etc.

And yes you can still get pregnant from pre-c**, especially if he's not wearing a condom.

Have you missed any pills this month's package of pills? If you've missed one or two, you're supposed to double-up the next day, and you should be ok. If you've missed more than 2 pills, then I think most people (well, doctors) recommend just starting a new pack of pills at the end of the month. I'm not sure of the details, so talk to your doctor/gyno/healh provider as soon as you can about it.

I've never taken the morning-after pill, so I'm not sure how much it costs, sorry. In some places it's now available without a prescription, but I'm not sure how it works where you live (too lazy to check your profile, sorry whee ).

Basically go talk to your doctor/gyno/health care provider, and ask them. If necessary, they'll get you to take a pregnancy test on the day you'd normally get your period.
And if you're bad at remembering to take your pill each day, you might want to consider switching to another method of birth control, like Depo, or the patch, etc. Something that won't require you to take a pill every day.
(I was on the Pill for a little over a year, and I had a hard time remembering to take the pill at the same time each day sometimes)

It doesn't matter if you've been taking your pill for the last six days. The way it works is by accumulating certain hormones into your system. Six days isn't enough to do that. So if you've been missing it a lot, there's a good chance you may be pregnant.

If you've missed one pill in the last two months and doubled up, you are probably fine. If you've missed any more than that, you really should be using a condom.

Remember, it's just as much your responsibility as it is his. Buy a pack of condoms and keep them around, or insist that he have one before sex.

Withdrawl method is so ineffective, you might as well not bother.

How long ago did you have sex? If it was more than 72 hours (I believe), the morning after pill won't do anything. It's less and less effective the longer you wait after having had sex.

Unfortunatly, we can't tell you how to buy them or how much they cost without knowing the specifics of where you live and what insurance you have. Some insurance companies will cover it, some won't. Some states tax it heavily, others don't. Some states will let you buy it without a prescription, others don't. Your best bet is to just go to the pharmacy (or to your doctor if you can get an appointment quickly) and ask.

And remember, if you've missed any more than one pill in the last two months, double up with a condom. It's the only way to be safe.

PS: Just because not everyone knows this -- Mind what medications you are taking while on the pill. Some, like antibiotics, will make the pill not work. That means that if you are taking antibiotics, you will need to double up with the pill for at least the next full month (if not until this and the next packet are finished).

Depo is what I think you're referring to - I've read some women who've been on it for a year or two, or more, have trouble getting pregnant after they go off of it until the hormone is completely out of their system. It's something I'm aware of, since I've been on it for almost a year, but thank you anyways.

And of course, I meant she should see a doctor before switching to another method of birth control. That's just common sense. sweatdrop

All right-y, I went to Planned Parenthood on Monday (well within the 72-hours after intercourse) and got Plan B. So in about a week and a half, I'll be able to take a pregnancy test and find out if i am or am not pregnant.
Next time, condoms and the pill (i've been taking it the same time every day since i started my latest package.) The problems I have with Depo Provera is that I'm deathly afraid of needles. It's just... horrible.

When I was at PP, they told me that the figures had changed to 120 hours after intercourse for taking emergency contraception, but sooner is always better.
My boyfriend was there the whole time with me, and plans to pay for the pills and for the pregnancy test.
He's told me quite clearly that he'll support me and help me pay for an abortion, should I be pregnant, or support the baby if I choose to keep it. He's even started looking for work, he's so freaked out.

I'm hoping, and praying that I'm not. I want to have a baby one day, but I want to be able to support it. I'm going to be so much more careful from now on.

I suppose I should post the outcome of what happened...

I'm not pregnant!

If you can't remember taking the pill ( i had that problem ) try a different method such as the patch or the nuvaring.