I have MRKH syndrome and have unprotected sex very frequently. Because I have no uterus (just ovaries), I don’t have to be worried about getting pregnant, right??

Man's Hands Unwrapping a CondomYou are correct. You don’t have to worry about getting pregnant if you don’t have a uterus however, if you are having unprotected intercourse, you are at risk for many different sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc. The only way to protect yourself from getting an STI is to use condoms every time you have sex. If you decide you don’t want to use condoms and you are in a monogamous relationship (you are having sex with just one person and they are only having sex with you), you should both get tested before becoming sexually active.


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