In an interview with Tv3’s New Day Show, medical practitioner Dr Dennis Bortey revealed that, while contraceptives can help prevent unwanted pregnancies, It does not always protect women from sexually transmitted infections, which can lead to infertility.
On the show, Dr. Dennis defined contraception as “anything you do, any device or agent you use to prevent yourself from becoming pregnant.”
He emphasized that taking birth control pills or injections will not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sexually transmitted infections are also a major cause of infertility in women, according to the study.
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“Mind you, talking about contraception doesn’t mean that you taking pills every day prevents you from sexually transmitted infections. Basically, it is about protecting you from getting pregnant,” he said.
“Sexually transmitted infection is one cause of infertility in women,” Dr Bortey added.
Talking about using condoms to avoid unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, Dr Dennis mentioned that people not knowing the right technique may lead to sexually transmitted infections.
“Condoms are good, but compliance rate and accidents that may happen in the use of the condom may be due to people not knowing how to use it. People not knowing the right technique and getting glitches on the way are some things that go against the use of condoms. And this may lead to sexually transmitted infections.”
