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Re: CONTRACEPTION: condom fragments left in vagina

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:40:18 -0500 (CDT)

Theoretically a retained fragment could cause an infection. Your obgyn or other heath care provider can take a quick look with a speculum, like during a Pap smear, and find out if anything is still inside. Best wishes,

Ashley Hill

At Wed, 15 Oct 2008, annie wrote: >
>after having sex, my boyfriend and i noticed that the condom had broke.
>we use birth control pills, so we are not worried about pregnancy. we
>are worried, however, about fragments of the condom being left in the
>vagina-- the very tip of the condom is missing. does this pose a
>significant health risk?
>
>thanks!

--
D. Ashley Hill, MD
Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Florida Hospital Orlando
Medical Director
Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group
235 East Princeton Street, #200
Orlando, Florida 32804
http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com


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These comments are general educational comments and should not
be construed as specific medical advice.  The best person to
answer your health care questions is your physician or other
health care provider.  Thank you very much.



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