Condom vs. Oral Contraception (the pill) Posted: 11-10-06 21:22pm
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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Birth Control Answer A1853 Posted: 11-30-06 09:29am
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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