REALLY WORRIED...CONDOM BROKE

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Registered: 09-07-2003
REALLY WORRIED...CONDOM BROKE
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Sun, 09-07-2003 - 10:23am
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE CONDOM BREAKS AND IT'S TOO LATE....HAPPENED 5 DAYS INTO MY CYCLE AND ALTHOUGH THE CHARTS SAY 10 TO 14 DAYS I AM STILL VERY WORRIED. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND DON'T WANT ANY MORE..WERE 35.. OTHER CONTROL METHODS AND MEDICALLY IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS. THIS JUST HAPPENED TWO DAYS AGO AND I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN HANDLE THE STRESS. HAS ANYONE DELT WITH THIS BEFORE AND HAVE ANY ADVISE? PLEASE HELP!!!
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Registered: 08-31-2003
Sun, 09-07-2003 - 10:30am
SOrry to hear about your situation. I honestly don't think that you have anything to worry about, though I have heard that a woman can ovulate anytime during their cycles. You just need to know your own body for that. If it really bothers you, try to wait another week or so and then get a blood test. Or, if you can, wait 'til your AF is due and see if you're late. You can test at home then. Either way, I wish you luck.
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Registered: 07-28-2003
Sun, 09-07-2003 - 11:18am
Both my dd and ds were condom babies--but the condoms were not spermicidally lubricated and both times the condom tore at the base. Got pregnant day 18 with both--hope that helps. Wishing you all the best.....
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Registered: 08-27-2003
Sun, 09-07-2003 - 2:11pm
Another thing you may want to consider (but you may not be able to take due to your medical conditions, beliefs, etc) is emergency contraception. Your ob/gyn or internist should be able to provide it for you. Basically consists of oral contraceptive pills that you take twice and helps to prevent ever becoming pregnant. However, it is most effective if it is taken within 72 hours of the intercourse, so if you are interested in this, I would contact your doctor ASAP. Good luck to you whatever you decide.
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Registered: 08-25-2003
Sun, 09-07-2003 - 9:04pm
I would definatly suggest what caligirl said as well. But you really should probably talk to your doctor about a more effective form of birth control if health problems make it so you can't/don't want more children. Condoms are like playing russian roulette, I know five women off hand that have "condom-broke" children just in my circle of friends.
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Registered: 07-13-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 4:25am
I agree... it may be time for more permanent contraception... ie vasectomy or tubal. I'm so sorry you have to go through all this worry and stress. If this turns out to be a false alarm (I'll keep fingers crossed for you) then maybe have a talk with your doc to explore the options. BTW, congrats on the three you have :)

Deb


Mommy to Zachary 9/3/97 and Nolan 9/6/04 


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Registered: 09-07-2003
Tue, 09-09-2003 - 7:15am
THANKS TO ALL FOR THE SUPPORT. WENT TO DOC AND HE GAVE ME THE "MORNING AFTER PILL" EXCEPT FOR THE NAUSEA I THINK I'LL BE OK. BUT WILL BE SURE IN 21 DAYS..YOU ARE ALL GREAT!!!THANKS AGAIN