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Cazalena · 19/11/2023 01:52

Just need some advice please, I had unprotected sex on day 17 of my cycle. I'm very irregular with sometimes long and sometimes short cycles. I have no idea if I've ovulated/ near ovulation. I'm also undecided if I want children though I'm in a committed relationship. Getting pregnant isn't the worst thing but I don't think right now is right. For context I'm close to 40 and feeling a little embarrassed to be in this position. I'm overweight so the MAP might not be effective for me and the coil is quite a commitment when I may (or may not) want children. Not sure what to do and feel nervous to ring my GP or sexual health clinic at my age!

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Rumplestiltz · 19/11/2023 05:29

Ellaone is effective if you are overweight. You don’t have to go to a gp, just ask a pharmacist fit. Costs around £30.

Missymooo322133 · 19/11/2023 05:38

Go on boots online doctor. You can answer some questions and pay 30 quid online then go into boots and collect the morning after pill discretely.

Cazalena · 19/11/2023 10:57

Thanks both I didn't realise I could do that via pharmacy so I've ordered the ellaone! Hopefully it's effective for me.

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