I use Adaring disc for the first month. Tomorrow I start a week break, after using it for 3 weeks. After the break, I do not plan to apply a new one, because I feel terrible side effects (very reduced well-being). I have already made an appointment with a gynecologist for an appointment. My question is, can I have sex this week if I don't plan on a new album? Am I protected from pregnancy?
* required field
* required field
Olga Sierpniowska Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
If you do not intend to put on another disc, it is best to use pregnancy protection during the break, e.g. a condom. According to the documentation of the drug: "If the interruption in the use of the vaginal therapeutic system was more than 7 days, a new system should be established as soon as possible. If intercourse occurs during the next 7 days, an additional method of contraception (e.g. a male condom) should be used. If intercourse took place during a break in the use of the vaginal therapeutic system, there is a possibility of pregnancy. In this case, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. The longer the pause in the vaginal therapeutic system, the greater the likelihood of pregnancy." For your case, it seems crucial to state that in a situation where "intercourse took place during a break in the use of the vaginal therapeutic system" and the insertion of the disc is delayed or will not happen at all (because you do not intend to apply a new one), then "there is a possibility of getting pregnant". The risk here is mainly based on sperm survival beyond the time of intercourse and the ability to quickly unblock ovulation. I enclose additional information: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane