What to do if a condom breaks or slips off? Expert doctor explains step by step
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- Washing the vagina with antiseptics in the event of a condom break does more harm than good and damages the flora.
- If HIV is suspected, a healthcare center must be visited within 72 hours at the latest for post-exposure prophylaxis.
- Emergency contraception methods should be used as quickly as possible, regardless of the menstrual cycle.
- Most STI tests should be taken after 7-10 days, while HIV and hepatitis tests should be taken after 4-6 weeks.
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Gynecologist Dmitri Lubnin emphasized that it is important not to wash the vagina with antiseptics or water if a condom breaks or slips off during sexual intercourse. The specialist stated that such aggressive hygiene practices will not help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or unwanted pregnancy, but will rather harm the vaginal flora.
Stating that in the event of possible HIV exposure, one should apply to specialized hospitals within 72 hours at the latest to receive post-exposure prophylaxis, the physician recommended that STI tests be performed 7-10 days after exposure. Tests for HIV, syphilis, and viral hepatitis should be done after 4-6 weeks, and the HIV test must be repeated in the third month.
To prevent the risk of unwanted pregnancy, it is recommended that emergency contraceptive methods be used as soon as possible, regardless of the menstrual cycle. Additionally, it was reported that itching, burning, or abnormal discharges that may occur the next day are usually related to stress-induced flora disruption rather than STIs; however, it is still important to consult a specialist.
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
- Should the vagina be washed when a condom breaks or slips off?
- No. Experts do not recommend washing the vagina with water or antiseptics; this procedure does not protect against infection and can harm the vaginal flora.
- When and where should one apply if there is an HIV risk?
- In the event of possible HIV exposure, a specialized center must be visited within 72 hours at the latest for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment.
- When should testing be done for sexually transmitted infections?
- It is recommended to get tested 7-10 days after exposure for most infections. For HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, one should wait 4-6 weeks, and the HIV test must be repeated in the third month.
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