Patient's question:
Because we are not planning to have children for the time being, we always use condoms during sexual activity. However, this month, my period was delayed, and after careful examination, I discovered I was pregnant. I feel particularly upset. Why could I still get pregnant while using condoms?Doctor's answer:
Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods of contraception, with fewer side effects and being relatively simple and convenient. However, they are not entirely foolproof, as condoms can break during sexual activity or sperm can be accidentally spilled when removing them, which may lead to unintended pregnancy. The reasons for this include the following:1. Some people do not wear condoms from the beginning of sexual activity but only put them on when they are about to ejaculate. In this case, there is a possibility of pregnancy because, during the act, early or unnoticed ejaculation may occur. Therefore, we emphasize that condoms should be worn throughout the entire sexual activity.