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To panic or not?

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 18:23

Had a bedroom slip up (I know it was stupid) and took MAP the next morning. Does anyone know how effective it is? I'm at mid cycle. So just worrying. I know the only way is to wait and see but some reassurance/experience would be great.

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 18:24

Also only a few months PP so hence the worry.

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picklemepopcorn · 28/02/2019 18:28

No experience, so just a friendly bump. So to speak.

DorothyZbornak · 28/02/2019 18:37

I've taken it twice in the past, a few years apart. Condom split both times and I wasn't on any other form of contraception at the time.
I was fine (ie: not pregnant) both times, but I did get a heavy period a couple of days after with one of them.

Passthewinebottle · 28/02/2019 18:41

My MAP experience is 6 years old... I found out from research that it’s basically useless if taken on the day you actually ovulate, which I did. I hope you get the outcome you want OP xx

HolesinTheSoles · 28/02/2019 18:44

It's very effective if taken within 24 hours - something like 95%. You'll probably be absolutely fine.

HolesinTheSoles · 28/02/2019 18:45

It's always worked for me although it does mess with my cycle.

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 18:45

Thank you so much for your replies. I'm a bit worried as I really don't want another just yet!!!!. Plus they were saying weight can affect it too?? Oh my goodness to the 6 year old!!

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 18:46

@holes. In what way? I'm only a few months post baby and started having periods pretty much soon as baby bleeding had stopped so will it be longer?

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SuziQ10 · 28/02/2019 18:46

I've taken it (around the time of ovulation) and been fine.
As long as you took it the day after DTD it should be fine. Effectiveness declines quickly after that.

RandomMess · 28/02/2019 19:08

My MAP failure is 22...

They will never if it would truly be 95% effective because the reality is that most unprotected sec around ovulation doesn't result in conception anyway Confused

Sorry I can't be more positive! I know more people that have taken it and not ended up pregnant than the other way around though Thanks

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 20:16

Thanks so much for your replies ladies. Keeping fingers and toes and legs from now on crossed. Blush

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HolesinTheSoles · 28/02/2019 20:32

@Fmlfml9 I've taken it twice, once my period came much earlier than usual, the second time it took a lot longer. I'm not sure why the difference but it just seems to mess with my cycle which is usually regular.

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 21:35

I've definitely had some fertile stringy mucus so does that mean it should be ok? Sorry to ask so many questions. It's a wonder I got pregnant with my firstConfused

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Fmlfml9 · 28/02/2019 21:36

As in tonight I've had some.

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