To think I might have conceived despite morning after pill??

[Worriedworrior]

I’m in a bit of a panic and hoping for some (non- judgemental) advice. I had a DS2 7 months ago and have been EBF with no periods, no fertile mucus, no libido nothing. BUT I stopped BF-ing 6 weeks ago for various reasons and had a day or so’s bleed soon after (lighter and shorter than normal period). 2 nights ago, about 28 days after that bleed, I had sex with DH and we neglected to use protection. I initially felt fairly relaxed about it given I was on day 28 but then realised I couldn’t be sure whether my cycle had normalised yet post-BF-ing, so really I couldn’t be sure when ovulation occurred. So I hot-footed it to the chemist and took EllaOne the morning after. But now I’m having some egg-white-type cervical mucus. Now, the only times I’ve noticed this mucus before is either when I’ve been ovulating or shortly after I got pregnant with DS1. Is it possible I’ve conceived? Or can this type of mucus occur for other reasons (eg just before period starts or as
a side-effect of EllaOne)??? Would appreciate your honestly but please don’t judge me for my sleep-deprived contraception slip-up!

The morning after pill is not all that effective. I think if you’ve already ovulated, it won’t work. I hope you’re not pregnant, good luck.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/emergency-contraception/

You can get a coil fitted as emergency contraception up to 5 days after unprotected sex.

EllaOne works by preventing ovulation, so if you've already ovulated it won't have worked OP.

It's possible you've conceived, yes. How do you feel about that?

How long ago did this happen op? Could you test to put your mind at rest?

@Gazelda I feel very anxious tbh as I’m not sure we could cope with a third but also not sure how I’d feel about a termination or how easy it is to get an early one…
@Figgygal it literally happened three days ago so too early to test.
@piglet81 no idea how you access an emergency coil appointment. I’ve been on a wait list for a (non-emergency) coil from my GP for 6 months and still no appointment. Assume I’d have given birth by the time I finally got one 😅

My morning after pill failure is turning 17 next month! 😂 I took it 3 days after which could have affected its efficacy.

Get onto local gum clinic and family planning and gp. Someone will fit you an emergency iud

Op if you live near me and ring your GP they will give you a telephone appointment to discuss your problem in a weeks time!!

I have a 15 year old and a 13 year old morning after pill baby. It happens!!!

Yes morning after pill only works before ovulation, if you have already ovulated it won’t work

It can be normal just before you period too. I always get it during ovulation and within about 2 days before my period starts

It's entirely plausible your period cycle hasn't settled yet. But you know as well as anyone the only way to know for sure is a pregnancy test.

It's possible. Wait the necessary time, then do a test.

I conceived despite taking the morning after pill within 12 hours. It was an ectopic pregnancy - not to alarm you but please keep your eye on symptoms of ectopic just in case. Hope all goes well for you.