Have you had moments of unprotected intimacy? Know what to do

You can still avoid the risk of unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections

If you thought you were going to use a condom, but that didn’t happen at the time and you ended up exposing yourself to situations at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies, what can you do?

First consult a doctor or health service to assess the real risks. Then, if there is a risk of exposure to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, you can take PEP, post-exposure prophylaxis: these are antiviral pills that must be taken for 28 days after the suspected relationship .

PEP must be started within 72 hours of intercourse, but the sooner you can start it, the better.

The same goes for the morning-after pill, to prevent pregnancy, which must be started within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Here too, the earlier the better.

Finally, your healthcare provider may order some tests for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as syphilis or gonorrhea, if symptoms are present. If the test is positive, take the indicated treatment.

Source: Terra

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