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Can A Drop Of Sperm Cause Pregnancy?
Hello doctor,while having sex the condom broke and there was no ejacuation in the process but i feel there was a drop of sperm at the tip and was worried if it would cause pregnenacy and have made my gf take a contraceptive pill(ipill),will it help and when will she have her normal periods,and what happens after taking ipill,she took within 48 hrs.please reply
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Yes, even a drop semen can cause pregnancy and i pill given within 72 hours can prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Since the pills contain high doses of hormones, these can disrupt the normal hormonal and period pattern causing period/bleeding abnormalities and appearance of new symptoms. Wait and watch for her next periods which can be delayed. Look out for development of any other new symptoms
If pregnancy is suspected, or if she miss her periods, or if she have abnormal periods, consider visiting a doctor/gynecologist at the earliest for thorough examination (to confirm pregnancy related changes/signs in body) and blood/serum HCG level test (to confirm/rule out pregnancy accurately).
If pregnancy gets ruled out and if you people are not ready for pregnancy, but intend to remain sexually active, do consider getting started on suitable regular birth control measures to be protected (after periods). Be regular with birth control use as instructed. Avoid having unprotected sexual contact if you are not ready for pregnancy.
Ipill or any other emergency contraceptive pill is not good if used repeatedly.
Regards
Dr Santosh
Yes, even a drop semen can cause pregnancy and i pill given within 72 hours can prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Since the pills contain high doses of hormones, these can disrupt the normal hormonal and period pattern causing period/bleeding abnormalities and appearance of new symptoms. Wait and watch for her next periods which can be delayed. Look out for development of any other new symptoms
If pregnancy is suspected, or if she miss her periods, or if she have abnormal periods, consider visiting a doctor/gynecologist at the earliest for thorough examination (to confirm pregnancy related changes/signs in body) and blood/serum HCG level test (to confirm/rule out pregnancy accurately).
If pregnancy gets ruled out and if you people are not ready for pregnancy, but intend to remain sexually active, do consider getting started on suitable regular birth control measures to be protected (after periods). Be regular with birth control use as instructed. Avoid having unprotected sexual contact if you are not ready for pregnancy.
Ipill or any other emergency contraceptive pill is not good if used repeatedly.
Regards
Dr Santosh
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