What if the condom breaks?

Condoms Condom is one of the most reliable ways to avoid early pregnancy, as well as to protect against sexually transmitted diseases, but in reality no one is safe from that condoms can break at the most inopportune moment. At such a time, especially young couples, begins uncontrollable panic. But the most important thing is that once the condom broke, then do not panic, most importantly to pull yourself together and calmly deal with the problem.

Contents:
Risk assessment of conception.
How to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
How to protect yourself from STDs.
How to avoid a gap in the condom.

Risk assessment of conception after condom breaking.

The first thing to do - is to determine the time when the condom broke, to assess the possible risks of conception. If you have noticed a gap in the condom after the occurrence of ejaculation, then the risk of unwanted pregnancy is very high. And if you find a gap in the condom before ejaculation, the risk of getting pregnant is very low, but is yet to take into account that during sex is allocated a number of seminal fluid, which can lead to conception.

Another point, which can also be taken into account - this is a condom with spermicidal lubricant. Spermicidal lubricant can kill sperm, which naturally reduces the risk of pregnancy after a condom broke. But on the more efficient yet not count.

One of the highlights is the day in which the sex. During the menstrual cycle, there are "safe days", during which the chances of pregnancy tend to zero. Another is called the calendar method. Use this method as a method of contraception is not recommended, but to assess risk of unwanted pregnancy, when the condom breaks, you can use it. According to the calendar method is that the most "safe days" (the probability of conception is minimal) - is 5 days before your period and 5 days after.

What should you do if the condom broke, to avoid pregnancy.

Once you evaluate all the possibilities of pregnancy, and must take the necessary measures to protect against unwanted pregnancy.

The first thing to note - is that douching (washing the vaginal walls with special chemical. Solutions) does not give good results of protection against pregnancy. She simply could not make it in time to perform the procedure, so do not use irrigation, as post-coital contraception.

And so, what can really help when the condom broke.

Postinor. Hormonal contraceptive last generation, which is very harmful to women. Effectiveness depends on the time you take the pill. Europe has long been banned, but Russia remains the most common drug for emergency contraception, although it was a long time there is almost harmless counterparts. You should not take more than 2 times a year, especially for girls under 18.

Mifegin (Mifepristone). The drug, which is employed to medication (without surgery) termination of pregnancy up to 49 days. Also used as a postcoital contraceptive after unprotected sexual intercourse. Use of the drug should be taken only under the supervision of a doctor - a gynecologist.

Eskapel (Escapelle). The drug is effective for emergency contraception within 96 of unprotected sexual intercourse. The earlier the pill is adopted, the more effective will be its effect.

Ginepriston or Agest. Modern postcoital contraceptive. Compared with other drugs, especially with Postinor, less harmful to women's health. Unlike other means of emergency contraception does not contain hormonal components, and acts preferentially on receptors in the uterus and ovaries. Effective within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse.

I want to add that if you have sex with condom breakage occurred, it is not worth doing syringing, and also immediately run to the drugstore. In any case, we first need to see a gynecologist, the doctor is able to effectively and correctly to help you solve problems
How not to get infected with an STD at break condoms.

After the "failure" of condom also exists the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. More dangerous sex with strangers or unfamiliar person. To diseases STDs include various sexually transmitted diseases and infections (genital herpes, chlamydia, HIV - infection).

So, what to do immediately after unprotected sexual intercourse:

First - you need to go to the toilet and urinate profusely to wash most of the bacteria. Next, clean the hands and genitals with soap and water, women also need to perform irrigation (use water with an antiseptic, such as potassium permanganate). Be sure to treat genital antiseptic agent, such as betadine or miramistin, but not later than 2 hours after intercourse. A man should treat the penis, penis, scrotum, pubis and inner thighs. Women must first enter the vagina candle betadine, and external genitals, pubic area and inner thighs treated betadine solution. After these procedures do not forget to consult a doctor. Should not themselves assign different antibiotics and other drugs. In any case, you will need to seek help from a doctor - dermatologist, as well as pass all the necessary tests.

A few tips on how to avoid condom breakage.

Do not buy condoms in a dubious sources, as well as looking at the expiration date.

Do not use two condoms. (Between them is friction and increases the risk of rupture).

Follow the instructions on the packaging of condoms.

Use grease only water or silicone based.