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Is a second method of birth control such as condoms necessary while on my period or the white placebo pills if taking birth control?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends , reading below you will find your answer.
- How long have you been taking your birth control pills? If you have only been on Birth Control for less than 2 months, you may still be at risk of pregnancy while having unprotected intercourse during the week of the placebo pills.
- Do you properly take your birth control? If you properly take your birth control ;meaning that you take the pills every day at the same time each day, you are 99.9% protected from pregnancy. If you do not properly take the pills as directed you may increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
- Do you have spotting or breakthrough bleeding? If you do experience spotting or breakthrough bleeding, this can mean that you need a different dosage, typically a higher strength of birth control pills. This also means that the dosage you are currently are taking is not effective enough to prevent you from pregnancy. If you have experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding for more than 3 months, you should see your physician to get the correct pills for you.
- Have you taken medication, such as antibiotics?If you have been taking antibiotics such as penicillin the effectiveness of your birth control will decrease. This also means that it would not be safe to have unprotected intercourse.
If you have been taking birth control for more than 2 months, have properly been taking your birth control, have not experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding as side effects and have not been taking antibiotics, you do not necessarily have to use a back up method, because you will still be protected from pregnancy during your placebo week.
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What is one example of a barrier method and of a hormonal method of birth control?
Barrier method - condoms or diaphragm. Hormonal - 'the pill'
Do you have to wait a week between active pills to switch birth control?
Not a great idea. You'll be at risk of pregnancy for the week after you finished the placebo pills, and for the first week of the next cycle. Be sure to use a second method, like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex.
Birth control method?
There are several birth control methods out there. However, the only 100% effective method is abstainance, as condoms can have holes in them, he might not pull out in time, and pills don't always work.
What is an inexpensive birth control method?
The most inexpensive birth control method is to not have sex at all! If this isn't an option for you, buy condoms from the store, which are inexpensive compared to the cost of a child.
If you are on birth control and you are taking anitbiotics can you get pregnant?
Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of birth control. You should use a backup method like condoms.
How soon can you get pergant after giving brith?
Immediately. if you do not wish to have another baby use condoms and/or a reliable method of birth control.
Does the liquid from a male before the sperm goes out contain sperm?
Yes the pre ejaculation contains sperm. That is why the pull out method does not always work, and you still can get pregnant. So use condoms or another birth control method. There are many to choose from but you can still catch an std so condoms or abstain is your best method.
How do you double Dutch?
Using condoms with another contraceptive method, for example birth control pills, every time you have sex for extra protection
What birth control method has the least hormones?
The copper IUD has no hormones, and lasts for 5-7 years. And of course there are always condoms and the sponge.
Can you use the birth control patch if you're on the birth control pill?
There is no advantage to using the birth control patch and birth control pill at the same time. They have the same mode of action. If you want to double up on methods, try using a barrier method like condoms along with a hormonal method.
Would man actually take birth control pills?
Some men would welcome the opportunity for a reliable method under which they had total control. At this time, only condoms and vasectomy are within a man's control.
Examples of contraceptives?
Condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, depot birth control medications (e.g. monthly, or quarterly), morning-after pill methods, contraceptive sponge, cervical cap, sterilization ... and the least effective method of contraception - the "rhythm method".
