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Should I take an emergency pill if my partner used a condom?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had sex yesterday afternoon. It was on the 14th day of my menstrual cycle. It was a protected sex. My partner used a condom and ejaculated inside it. Now, I am confused whether to take an emergency contraceptive pill or not. I personally do not want to take one because I am worried about the side effects of the pill. But, on the other hand, I am worried about getting pregnant too. I have PCOD and am taking ayurvedic treatment for the same since the last four months. Please help.
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Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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Condoms have a failure rate of 15 percent and can cause pregnancy. However, we do not always recommend emergency contraception if you have used a condom. If you have used it correctly and felt that there was no condom breakage or leakage from them, there is no need to take a pill or worry about pregnancy. You need to decide. Taking an emergency contraceptive pill once in a while may not cause harmful side effects though.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

We used the condom correctly. There was no slipping or tearing of the condom. Moreover, my partner is sure. It is only me who is scared.

Answered by Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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Then, you do not have to worry and there is no need to take the pill. Relax.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 28, 2017
Reviewed At July 2, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Vidya Muralidhar is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in women’s reproductive health. She provides comprehensive care in areas such as pregnancy, childbirth, menstrual disorders, and gynecological conditions. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on guiding women through every stage of life, offering both preventive and therapeutic care to support their overall health and well-being.

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