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The Depo Provera shot is more effective and harder to make a mistake with. Because it contains no estrogen, it's a better choice than the ring for women with certain medical conditions. On the other hand, it requires a visit to your health care provider every 12 weeks or so to get another injection. Also, there can be a delay in return to fertility after you stop, so if you want to get pregnant in the next year or so, another method may make more sense.
The ring is easier to make a mistake with, and so has a higher failure rate than Depo Provera. It requires the woman to touch her genitals to insert it and to check that it's in place after sex. However, it has a lower rate of unscheduled bleeding (spotting between periods), and immediate return to fertility after a woman stops using it. It doesn't require more than annual visits to the health care provider.
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Is birth control a drug?
Birth control pills, patch, ring, shot, and Mirena IUD contain medications.
What can you use to have protective sex?
To protect against pregnancy you can use male or female condoms, oral birth control (aka. the pill), vaginal birth control ( nuva ring, sponge, cervical cap, etc.), injected birth control ( the shot aka. depo). All of these methods have varying degree of efficiency so consult your doctor or go to your local Planned Parenthood.
What does it mean if you have your period for three months continuously after getting the Depo-Provera shot once?
its a common side effect that happens sometimes when on that shot. youre one of the unlucky ones... talk to your doctor and then next time its due to get another shot switch to another form of birth control. i prefer the nuva ring. i love it
Does theraflu affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between Theraflu and the birth control pill, patch, shot, ring, implant, or IUD.
Does Ambien affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between Ambien and the birth control pill, patch, shot, ring, or hormonal IUD.
Does zelitrex affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between Zelitrex (valacyclovir) and the birth control patch, pill, ring, shot, implant, or IUD.
Can you get pregnant a week before your period without using a condom and on birth control?
Not if you are on hormonal birth control (The Pill, patch, shot, IUD, ring) and used it as directed.
Would a unborn child die if you took several birth control pills?
no, because birth control (in any method: pills, ring, patch, shot, implant) is meant to CONTROL birth BEFORE it happens. they are useless after you're already pregnant.
Does metformin affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between metformin and the patch, pill, ring, shot, IUD, or implant.
Does hydrocodone affect birth control?
There are no known drug interactions between hydrocodone and the pill, patch, ring, shot, IUD, or condoms.
What is the purpose of a birth control shot?
The birth control shot is a very effective form of birth control. The hormone progesterone in the birth control shot works by preventing ovulation. The shot is given in the arm or the buttocks every three months. There is a chance of pregnancy if you wait over three months for your next shot.
What is the method of birth control in which you prevent eggs from being released from the body each month?
The hormonal methods prevent ovulation. These include the birth control pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, and hormonal IUD.
