Patient's question:
Medical History Description: My boyfriend and I have been using withdrawal method for contraception for 3 years, but we haven't gotten pregnant yet. Is there something wrong with us?Past Treatment and Effect: My boyfriend and I have been using withdrawal method for contraception for 3 years, but we haven't gotten pregnant yet. Is there something wrong with us?
Help Needed: My boyfriend and I have been using withdrawal method for contraception for 3 years, but we haven't gotten pregnant yet. Is there something wrong with us?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, withdrawal (ejaculation outside the body) will not cause pregnancy because pregnancy requires sperm to enter a woman's reproductive tract and fertilize her egg. Withdrawal does not involve sperm entering the woman's reproductive tract, so it will not lead to pregnancy. However, pre-ejaculate fluid also contains a small amount of sperm, which can still cause pregnancy. Withdrawal is not 100% safe. Although the chance of pregnancy is low, it is still possible, so it's best to take precautions. If pregnancy occurs, you can go to a hospital or clinic for an abortion. You cannot buy the necessary medication at a pharmacy; a doctor's prescription is required.