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Q: Condom vs. Oral Contraception (the pill)
asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 10th, 2006
Hi there, just a curious (but concerned guy) who needs some answers. My gf and I were having sex on a saturday, and she had been on top for a while. As I lifted her off me I could feel the condom slipping off me, so by the time I came out it was still inside her. I had not cummed yet, I was going to get us in a different position. I use the trojan with the spermicide. We stopped since she got a little scared. I told her we should probably look into birth control so we can have that added security. So she went to planned parenthood on tuesday (3 days after) and she got on ortho tri-cyclen.


So she was supposed to have her period yesterday, but she never did. She said last night she was cramping, and she says she usually starts the morning after that happens (which would be today), but she hasn't. She's also experiencing some mild headaches and stomach aches, and slight gag feeling in the back of her throat.


I was wondering how possible it would be if she was pregnant, and if its too early to worry about it yet. I just need answers and/or suggestions. Thanks!


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on November 30th, 2006
Birth Control Answer A1853
Your girlfriend can take a home pregnancy test (HPT urine test) to confirm if she is pregnant, or not. If the test is negative, she is probably not pregnant. If the test is positive, then you can confirm the pregnancy with an ultrasound and blood test at the gynecologist's office. Hormonal contraception (pills), if used properly, is the most efficient contraceptive method and can be trusted without having to use any additional contraceptive method. Pills are little more efficient than condoms in preventing pregnancy. But pills don’t protect the body from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and are recommended for couples who have strictly monogamous relationships. A condom can protect you from STDs and are recommended for people who often change their sexual partners.


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