What should one do after an unprotected intercourse with birth control pills? - Dr. Shailaja N [fr0YN-Bi15F]

What should one do after an unprotected intercourse with birth control pills? - Dr. Shailaja N [fr0YN-Bi15F]

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If one is taking the birth control pills, regularly, in need no worry about pregnancy. It is a very good contraceptive. The problem with unprotected sexual intercourse in this scenario is the chance of sexually transmitted infection. If you have any such worries especially if you are not in a monogamous relationship, then you have to get tested and have to be treated appropriately especially HIV, Hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, herpes simplex, syphilis and chlamydia infection because these sexually transmitted infection do not produce visible symptoms. Also when they are left untreated, they can have serious health implications. So that is the treason when you are worried about sexually transmitted infection in unprotected sexual intercourse please get it tested.