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| Thu, 08-05-2004 - 10:13pm |
Hello all. I have taken the Pill for two years. Last week, I was admitted to the hospital before taking my last four active pills, and wasn't given them in the hospital. Then, I got out, and my fiance and I spent the weekend together, making love only once with a condom.
This week, my period started Sunday. I waited until Wednesday to take the four pills, and then plan on starting a new pack this Sunday. I waited because my insurance situation is iffy right now and I am looking at my last pack of pills.
Well, my fiance doesn't like condoms (they give him problems reaching orgasms and sometimes even maintaining erections), and I am not happy if he is not happy. We would like to make love this weekend; we were talking on the phone and getting really excited. However, considering the circumstances, I don't know if it would be safe with nothing but the pills, or if I should add something like vaginal contraceptive film (I have some of that around.)
What would you folks recommend?
Express!
Beth "Petrouchka"

I know what you mean about your DF not liking condoms. Mine isnt fond of them, and neither am I, its just not the same. Because you missed your last 4 active pills, you most likely are NOT protected from pregnancy right now, or for the rest of your cycle. The first and last pills are the most important ones to remember, so this is an unfortunate set back for your weekend plans.
VCF would be a great idea, but my understanding is that it isn't the most effective method when used alone (which essentially, you will be doing). Have you ever tried using the sponge? Its super easy to use, fairly cheap and your DF won't have to use a condom. Whatever you do, make sure you're protected! Keep the bigger picture in mind: a weekend of condom-free passion, or having a baby... which is more important?
Jenn
From your post it's not clear if you have gone more than 7 24-hour days without taking active pills. If you have gone more than 7 days without active pills you have lost your protection and taking only 4 actives is not enough to reestablish it. You need a minimum of 7 days of continuously taking actives to regain protection and back-up should be used until your hormonal protection is restored. If condoms are not for you then a good spermicide or a contraceptive sponge (Today or Protectaid) might provide the protection you need. Neither however is as effective as condoms. If you use VCF be sure to position it correctly over the tip of your cervix.
Good luck,
Jill