What To Do If A Condom Breaks

If a condom breaks during sex, there might be a chance of semen or body fluids exchange. Firstly, dispose of the broken condom in a dustbin or flush it in the toilet. Use contraceptive pills if you want to avoid pregnancy. Post-exposure prophylaxis from sexual health clinics and HIV clinics can prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.

  
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My partner ejaculated outside the vagina. Will I be pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor,Every time we have sex while using condoms, he pulls out and does not ejaculate inside me. But he did cum outside the vagina while the condoms were still on. Could I get pregnant? Should I be relieved as I have always been safe using that method? Suggest some tips to make sure that condoms...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Using condoms is a good method of contraception. However, during the process of wearing a condom, there are some steps you need to follow strictly. In such a scenario, that might result in a burst or tear of the condom. During the act of inte...  Read Full »

My condom broke during intercourse. Should my partner be concerned about pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, We had intercourse on the third week of the last month, and the condom broke. She took the morning-after pill within 12 hours. Subsequently, she experienced bleeding in the next week for 3 days with some clots on the last day. Her previous menstrual period occurred on the first week of...  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Considering a typical menstrual cycle of 28 to 30 days, your intercourse occurred on the 11th day of her cycle. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for 3 to 5 days, increasing the likelihood of pregnancy. While emergency con...  Read Full »

Apart from Truvada, what can be taken to prevent contracting HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I was on five days of PEP (Truvada), and on the fifth day, the condom broke during vaginal intercourse (I am male - insertive). So it's been around 30 hours. Am I at risk of exposure? Should I take something in addition to Truvada? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I understand your concern. Tablet Truvada (Emtricitabine & Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) is more than enough for post-exposure prophylaxis if taken within 72 hours of possible exposure. It is also important to undergo a nucleic acid test (usually done within ten ...  Read Full »

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