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Will unprotected sex while on birth control prevent pregnancy?

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Will unprotected sex while on birth control prevent pregnancy?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At March 15, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 11, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had questions about birth control. If I take a contraceptive, will it be okay for me to have unprotected sex with my partner? And will it cause any complications in the future if we are ready to have a baby?

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If you have been on contraceptives then your body would have got used to this. Most of the contraceptive methods are hormonal and all having short and long term side effects and differs in every individual a bit. If contraceptives are taken regularly as per advised with proper timings and dosage without vomitings, then you will have protection as you required. Any contraceptives long term use can definitely give side effects like unscheduled bleeding, acne, migraine, breast and endometrial cancer, stroke, clot formation, etc. All side effects cannot occur in a single individual but that occur for which person has a tendency and genetic history, etc. You can have sex along with proper contraceptives with or without condoms. But try to change contraceptives frequently or some time contraceptives free period to avoid side effects.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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