WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Chances of pregnancy using two poor methods.

Re: Chances of pregnancy using two poor methods.

From: Al (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 10 Dec 2002 15:00:49 -0600 (CST)

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Thank you Doctor, you cleared up some information and you re-affirmed many of my concerns regarding this matter. Once again, thanks.

------------------------------------------------------- At Tue, 10 Dec 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- >

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>At Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Al wrote:
>>
>>On the 11th day of her new cycle for 4 consecutive days, my girlfriend
>>missed he doses of the pill.  We had intercourse on the 14th day of her
>>cycle (last day she missed her dose).  The next evening she took the
>>pill and doubled up for lost pills.  In addition, during 3 seperate acts
>>of intercourse during the course of that day/night, I used the
>>withdrawal method each time, and with plenty of time prior to
>>ejaculation.  Furthermore, not one act of sex was immediately after the
>>other.
>>
>>This much I know (or think i know):
>>1. Approx. failure rate of withdrawal done correctly - 20%    right
>>2. Myth that sperm exists in precum.                          wrong-not a myth
>>3. Sperm could remain in my urethra until next sex act.       right
>>4. 14 days after beginning of her cycle - ovulation.          right, but may be disrupted by the pills she did take.
>>
>>Questions:
>>1. If I am wrong on any points correct me?
>>2. Was doubling up on the missed doses pointless?        yes, given the number that were missed
>>3.  If she had been on the pill for years, does it change the chances of
>>prenancy?                  No, not really
>>4. Any odds or statistics on what her probablity of being pregnant is?   pretty low, but I could not give you anything more than a guess.
>
>>[Note: We plan to take a pregnancy test, but I am concerned/interested.]
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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