Question:
Unprotected Sex

My girfriend had surgery 8 wks ago and was stupid and had unprotcted sex over the weekend, would her new post-op body reject the morning after pill to prevent the possible pregnacy?    — heathercross (posted on June 10, 2002)

June 10, 2002
<p>Your girlfriend may want to make an appointment with her OB/GYN. They can give her a shot instead of taking pills that may or may not be absorbed. The shots aren't fun (one in each hip) but should do the trick. I think the name of the medication is Methotrexate. Hope I spelled that right...</p> <p>Best of luck</p>
   — lilmskitty

June 10, 2002
the name of the drug is not methotrexate -- it is depo-provera and unless she is married...she shouldn't be having unprotected sex for more than just pregnancy issues. Sorry to be preachy, but I have a friend dying of aids...and it annoys me when people are so careless. With that aside, pregnancy is not something that a VERY NEW post op wants.....she is just barely getting in enough calories and nutrients for herself...let alone for a developing fetus.
   — Ilene M.

June 10, 2002
Actually, contrary to the second poster, it is not depo-provera. Depo-Provera is a type of birth control taken in shot form every three months- it is contraception, not "morning after" abortion. Unless I misread your question, that is not what you are looking for (although I would recommend it after this is solved, since that would have prevented the situation to start with). The first poster was right, the medicine is Methotrexate (also called Mifeprex). It is a chemical form of non-surgical abortion and can be done before the first seven weeks of pregnancy have passed. I was on Depo-Provera for six years and loved it, never had a "scare" though my weight fluctuated terribly. Do yourself a big favor and use condoms- you will regret it if you don't, I assure you. I have lived through my mistakes (so far anyway), but a lot of people don't. Unfortunately though, I am pre-op and have no idea the effects this medication would have on her body- she definitely needs to go to her OB/GYN immediately. Be safe and good luck :)
   — meredith L.