Is it okay to tear the middle of the condom during sex?

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Hello doctor,
When having sex, the condom breaks in the middle of the condom, not the top of the condom. So the doctor asked me if it's okay to tear the middle of the condom during sex? Is there any other method of contraception besides the pill? Thank you doctor.
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Hello,
To the question “Is it okay to tear the middle of the condom during sex? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
It is not uncommon for a condom to break during sex, although it does not happen often, but it is not uncommon. In case the condom breaks after having sex, there is still a chance of pregnancy. After detecting the tear, the female should clean the private area, immediately take emergency contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy effectively.
Besides, you need to pay attention for the next time, should choose good quality condoms, when wearing condoms need the right technique. In the relationship should not use too rough measures that make the condom easily torn.
Contraception methods include:
Natural contraception: Abstaining from sex, breastfeeding, having sex to avoid ovulation. Hormonal methods of contraception: Birth control pills (daily birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills), contraceptive patches, injections, IUDs, IUDs. Use condoms during sex. Permanent sterilization. Barrier method. If you still have questions about tearing the middle of the condom during sex, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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