Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

The Pill and Condoms

  • 05-02-2007 12:03pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    My girlfriend has started on the pill. My question is, do couples usually continue to use condoms when the girl starts on the pill? - how effictive is the pill?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Nevyn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,045 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    The mini pill or the combined pill ?

    [quote= http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/pop.html]Guide to Contraception: Progestogen-only Pill

    progestone-only pillThere are two main types of Pill which vary in hormone content and the way they work. The most widely used are the combined pills which have two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. There are also pills which have progestogen only and no oestrogen. This fact sheet is about the progestogen-only pill. See the relevant fact sheet for information on the combined pill

    How effective is it?
    Tests show that for every 100 women who take the progestogen-only pill very carefully and consistently, one will get pregnant in a year. But with less careful and consistent use, four or more women in 100 will get pregnant. This pill is even more effective in women over 40 years of age. To make the pill as effective as it can be, remember:

    * To take it regularly, and at the same time each day.
    * Use another contraceptive method as well if you miss a pill or are sick, have severe diarrhoea, or are taking medicines which may interfere with the pill.
    [/quote]

    [quote= http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/cp.html
    Guide to Contraception: Combined pill

    combined pillThere are two main types of Pill which vary in hormone content and the way they work. The most widely used are the combined pills which combine two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. There are also pills which have progestogen only and no oestrogen (see progestogen only pill fact sheet).

    How effective is it?
    Tests show that for every 100 women who take the pill correctly for one year, less than one will get pregnant. But with less careful use three or more in 100 will get pregnant. To make the pill as effective as it can be, remember:

    * To take it regularly.
    * To use another contraceptive method as well: if you miss a pill, vomit within 2-3 hours of taking the pill, have diarrhoea or are taking other medicines that may interfere with the pill.
    [/quote]

    The contraceptive pill is not 100%, it will not protect you from the STI condoms protect you from ( condoms don't protect against all Sti ).

    You should not stop using condoms unless you have both had a sti screening
    and if you have concerns about the pill failing as it is not 100% even under the optimal conditions.


Advertisement