QuestionI haven't been taking birth control since December. I got pregnant and had an abortion on July 11th, and have been taking birth control since. I know birth control is only 99% percent effective, but I also have been told that it's only 99% effective after it has been taken for some time. When is it "safer" for lack of better words, to have sex without a condom?
AnswerHello, gabby,
First, please know condoms don't work. For questions about when your birth control medication will be effective, please ask your doctor. You haven't even told me which medication you are taking. So please consult with him. Don't go to the person who provided the abortion. Find someone else. Also, keep in mind that birth control pills are also prone to failure. In a relationship where the people aren't married, they don't approach 99% in effectiveness. And if you are taking antibiotics at any time, they won't work.
As long as you continue to have sex, you are at risk of facing the same situation that caused you to have an abortion in the first place. If you are not married to your partner, I'd advise you to give some serious thought to the risks you are taking. Not only is abortion dangerous, but just the whole situation is far from ideal. Sex is for bonding, and for making babies. If this is someone you really care about, have a talk with him. If not, think about what you are giving away. Your body is precious, and you deserve better. Please take care of yourself.
