Q: What are the chances of pregnancy after taking Plan B and starting birth control pills?

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Question: I'm a mother with a history of anxiety and am trying to understand my risk of pregnancy after a complicated series of events. I'd appreciate some insight.

Here is my timeline: * Day 1 of cycle: My period started. * Day 5: I had my Mirena IUD removed after having it for one year. * Day 8: I had unprotected sex and took a Plan B pill about an hour later. * Day 9: I started taking oral birth control pills. * Day 13: I had unprotected sex again. An ovulation test I took looked almost positive, so I tested frequently and confirmed an ovulation peak, which then decreased the next day. * Day 14: I stopped taking the birth control pills, worried that if I did conceive, the pills could harm the pregnancy.

I am now 9 days past ovulation (DPO) and have been testing twice a day with early-result pregnancy tests, but all have been negative. With my previous pregnancies, I always got a faint positive result by 9 DPO. Should I stop testing and assume I'm not pregnant? I'm confused about why I would have ovulated after taking Plan B and starting birth control pills.

Answer: Honestly, it's hard to give exact odds because of all the variables: - Plan B reduces risk but isn't foolproof, especially if ovulation was already close. - The birth control pills likely weren't in your system long enough consistently to prevent ovulation or pregnancy. - Mirena removal can also mean your body is trying to get back to its natural cycle. - Zoloft: Generally, Zoloft doesn't interfere with Plan B effectiveness or pregnancy test accuracy.

So, do test again in a few days if your period doesn't start. hCG levels roughly double every 48-72 hours in early pregnancy. If your period is late or you get a positive test, definitely see your doctor to discuss everything, especially since you stopped the birth control pills due to pregnancy concerns. They can confirm and provide guidance.

It's a waiting game right now, which is tough with anxiety. Try to hang in there. Keep testing as you planned and touch base with your doctor.

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