Most women are prepared and thoughtful about risk of STDs and risk of pregnancy in their sexual encounters. And when the partners have been together and faithful and have a plan for when to begin unprotected sex for the reason of planning pregnancy, it's a completely different situation than if a woman had an unplanned encounter with a new partner. If you were to go to your gyno and ask what tests or treatments you might need to consider after unprotected sex, possible treatments could include antibiotics for prophylaxis against sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis vaccination, tetanus prophylaxis, medications to protect against herpes, HIV and urinary tract infections, as well as a prevention of pregnancy. For the prevention of pregnancy that you can take for up to 5 days after sex you can use Ella . For an over the counter morning after pill you can take Plan B . And for those without active infections currently you can consider getting the copper IUD as an emergency...
News, Facts, History, about Women's Health, sex, gynecologic conditions, weight control, nutrition and anti-aging, fitness, skin care, and wellness from Suzanne Trupin, MD, Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and owner of Women's Health Practice, Hada Cosmetic Medicine, and Hatha Yoga and Fitness