WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: chance or pregnancy during Menstration

Re: chance or pregnancy during Menstration

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Jan 1998 19:39:21 -0600 (CST)

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>>Well earlier last evening I had intercourse with my girlfriend..... she is
>>near the end of her menstration(period almost over) well anyway ... I did
>>use protection (condom w/spermicide)... but it broke during intercourse ......
>>Obviously I am concerned....I am not exactly ready for fatherhood...and
>>don't want to put anyone through abortion....
>>
>>please give any advice that u may have....
>
>*IF* it truly was her period and not some irregular bleeding and *IF*
>she has regular cycles and *IF* you really did use both a condom and
>spermicide, I think your safe.
>
>*IF* all the criteria above are met, she shouldn't be ovulating now.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG

To add a little to the illustrious Dr Marchbein's comments:

*IF* her periods aren't unusually long and *IF* she is more than about 5 days from when she normally ovulates (*usually* around day 14 in an average 28 day cycle), *THEN* you are probably ok.

If you are really worried. or if she is due to ovualte any day now, she should see her doctor about post-coital contraception --better know as the "morning after pill", it is actually efffective if given up to 72 hours after an "oops"

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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