I had sex for the first time with a condom but when changing positions it slipped off and was hanging from my hole. I pulled it off and immediately washed it with water & soap. I don't think any semen got in me but I didn't know for sure. My doctor had me take like an overdose in birth control pills that she said would be used as an EC. She said I had 21 days to get my period but it's been about a week and no period yet. I am getting really scared. Also I took the EC between the 3-4 day. When am I going to get my period? It's been a week since I had sex, can I take a pregnancy test and it be accurate?

Hi,

To become pregnant, at least two things need to happen: you need to have gotten sperm inside of your vagina, and it needs to be the specific time of the month when conception can occur. When your doctor had you "overdose" on birth control pills, she probably had you take two or three of a certain kind, which is what the Morning After Pill is (aka EC, Emergency Contraception, or Plan B). The trouble with the phrase "morning after pill" is that you can still take it within 120 hours, or about 5 days after having had intercourse. It decreases your chances of becoming pregnant by something like 89%.

There are a couple of different kinds of pregnancy tests. They are all based on looking for a type of hormone that only appears in your blood or urine if you are pregnant, but they do vary in sensitivity. Most will be fairly accurate if used at the time when you would have had your next period, or a week after, so I think it's too soon to get reliable results for most pregnancy tests. (Read the box on the test to see what the manufacturer says.)

I'm so sorry about your situation and the terrible anxiety you are feeling. If you need more help, I would recommend that you call your doctor, as she knows the situation and is in the best position to offer guidance.

Paul
author of "Guide To Getting It On!"

if you are interested in Paul's book:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1885535694/goofyfootpres-20