03 November 2009

Condom slipped! Took pill, can I get pregnant?



Question: During our last intercourse, the condom slipped off. Though I took a morning-after pill, I worry that I may be pregnant. Is it possible? Also, do morning-after pills work as contraceptives too? 
Answer: If you took the morning-after pill within 72 hours of intercourse, it is not possible for you to get pregnant, However, since different pills have different dosages, check with your gynaecologist and follow the full course. But the morning-after pill is only an emergency pill. It is not to be used regularly as a contraceptive. Other than condoms (and female condoms are not commonly available in India), you can try these contraceptive methods. Contraceptive pills: They are of two kinds: combined pills (containing both estrogens and progesterone) and progesterone pills (recommended for lactating women). These can be taken from Days three–five of your menstrual cycle till Day 21. 
Safe days: 
The seven days starting from the first day of your menstrual cycle constitute the safe zone for unprotected intercourse. The next 10 days are highly unsafe, as the ovum matures and is ready to be fertilised. The last five to seven days are safe. But remember, ova and sperms stay alive for 42-72 hours. If a sperm stays alive in your unsafe period, you may just get pregnant in the safe period! So, this is not a foolproof method. 
Pessary: 
This hormone-containing tablet is inserted into the vagina 30 minutes before intercourse. 
Copper T: 
This has to be surgically inserted and comes in different versions, which can last three, five or 10 years. 

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