plannedparenthood:

Someone asked us…

I had sex with a guy on my period and the condom ripped and I think I might be pregnant even though I did take the morning after pill right after. My period is late, and I’m usually never late. I don’t know what to do and I don’t want to keep it if I am. How can I get anything done during the COVID situation?

It’s not the most convenient time to be worried about being pregnant, is it? But rest assured that it’s possible to get a pregnancy test, and if you are pregnant, you do still have options. 

But first, let’s talk about your period. If you took the morning after pill (AKA emergency contraception), it’s totally normal for your next period to be late. Emergency contraception works by delaying ovulation — when an egg is released from your ovary — making it difficult for sperm to meet an egg and cause pregnancy. It’s pretty common to have some spotting in between taking emergency contraception and getting your period, or for your period to be lighter, heavier, or a little different than usual when you do get it. If you aren’t pregnant, your menstrual cycle should return to normal the next month. So your period might still be on its way. 

But if it’s a couple weeks late and it still hasn’t come, it’s time to take a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests are still available at many essential businesses like your local drug store, convenience store, or grocery store. If getting to a store isn’t an option, you can order a pregnancy test online and have it delivered to you. If you’re worried about your privacy, you might want to ask a friend or someone you trust for help: They can pick a test up and drop it with you. 

From your question, it sounds like if you are pregnant, you’re looking to have an abortion. Even during this pandemic, having an abortion is possible. Many Planned Parenthood health centers and other abortion providers are still open and offering services. The best thing to do is call your closest Planned Parenthood health center or other abortion provider for the most up-to-date information. 

Due to COVID-19, some Planned Parenthood health centers and other abortion providers in some areas have had to close. So, depending on where you live, you may need to travel further than you would normally have to in order to have your abortion. That’s an unfortunate reality of the world we now live in. But even with everything going on, there are people who want to help you. You can still have an abortion, and you don’t need to go through this alone. 

-Emily at Planned Parenthood