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Birth Control
This in an umbrella term for various methods and techniques use to prevent fertilization or interrupt pregnancy at several stages. Some of the commonly used birth control methods are condoms, contraceptive pills and injectable contraceptives.
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How long does it take an oral contraceptive to become effective?
The first month you use oral contraception you should be careful. You should keep using a condom in that first month. After that, if you take your pill correctly, you should always be safe. (expect if you've had diarrhoea or if you've vomitted, then you're not safe anymore and should be careful until you start your new strip)
What are the sugar pills for in the birth control pill pack?
The sugar pills are just placebo pills, meaning that they have no intended purpose other than to act as place holders. Because birth control pills are to be taken every day, some women need the placebo pills to keep the routine going. They offer no other purpose.
Can stopping the birth control pill cause a missed period?
Yep. Once stopping that cycle you will be irregular for a while because it's messed up your body's cycles.
The effects of the pill has or haven't kick in yet. Mostly when girls stop it takes a while for their perod to start.
How do sperm know witch way to swim to get a girl pregnant?
none of the sites i searched in reference to this questions seemed to provide concrete answers however the answer i received from the most reliable sites and quite consistantly is laid out here
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/02/030203071703.htm
ScienceDaily (Feb. 3, 2003) - Rehovot, Israel -- January 31, 2003 --Much like guided missiles that sense the heat of a plane's engine, sperm are guided to the fertilization site by temperature, reports a Weizmann Institute study published in the current issue of Nature Medicine.See also:Health & Medicine
- Fertility
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Stem Cells
- Prostate Cancer
- Human Biology
- Women's Health
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- Somatic cell
- Spermatozoon
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The site where the egg lies is slightly warmer than the place where the sperm make a pause in their journey through the female genital tract. Sperm cells are apparently guided by this temperature difference in their navigation. Such a temperature-driven mechanism was previously known to exist in microorganisms and worms, but the Weizmann study for the first time has provided evidence for its existence in mammals.
According to team leader Prof. Michael Eisenbach of the Institute's Biological Chemistry Department, the study contributes to the understanding of fertilization in humans and other mammals. In the future, it may be possible to make use of temperature guidance to improve in vitro fertilization. The research was performed by Ph.D. student Anat Bahat, along with Anna Gakamsky, also a student in Eisenbach's team, Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa from the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon and visiting scientist from Argentina Dr. Laura C. Giojalas.
After passing the uterus, sperm cells enter the fallopian tubes. Once inside a tube, they attach themselves to the tube's wall and pause for "storage," during which they go through a maturation process that prepares them for penetrating the egg. A sperm cell that has completed this maturation process detaches itself from the wall and leaves the storage site. If ovulation had taken place in the preceding 24 hours, releasing an egg ready to be fertilized, the mature sperm would embark on a long, complicated journey through the tube to the site of potential fertilization.
How does the sperm steer a course through the fallopian tube? In the past, Prof. Eisenbach discovered that the egg "calls upon" the mature sperm by releasing a chemical substance. (The first in a series of Eisenbach's studies on that topic was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, U.S.A. 1991;88:2840) However, the chemical signal can attract the sperm only across a short range: since the tube normally moves in a wavelike fashion, the chemical apparently cannot not spread effectively through the entire tube and therefore cannot dispatch a signal to the sperm over longer distances. Therefore, the chemical attraction, known as "chemotaxis," cannot account for the sperm's entire journey.
Some like it hot What then allows the sperm cells to cover the distance between their storage site and the fertilization site within several minutes? That's precisely the question that Prof. Eisenbach and his team set out to answer. Since it was found that the sperm storage site is about 2º C cooler than the site of fertilization, the scientists hypothesized that sperm may be attracted to the fertilization site by the temperature difference. The technical term for such attraction is "thermotaxis."
To test this theory, the scientists built a lab installation simulating the storage site, the fertilization site, and the tube in between. They tested the behavior of rabbit sperm in this system and found that the sperm were indeed sensitive to heat: they were attracted from the relatively cool area, with the temperature of 37º C (98.6º F), to the relatively warm area, with the temperature of 39º C (102.2º F). When the scientists gradually reduced the difference in temperature, they found that even a half a degree difference was enough to attract the sperm. Moreover, the researchers found that only the mature sperm, the ones likely to penetrate the egg, acted as heat-guided missiles and were affected by the temperature difference.
What is the purpose of birth control?
To prevent women from becoming pregnant when they do not want to be pregnant.
it prevents you from getting pregnant
Does birth control have to be prescribed?
Yes, it does. You can get them prescribed from a gynecologist or go to Planned Parenthood and have a doctor there prescribe it.
How early can you ovulate after going off birth control?
Some people ovulate almost straight away, but others don't ovulate until about 6 months later. It depends on your general health and how long you have been on birth control for
Some men avoid the use of condoms because they may reduce the stimulation he feels. Or they may be uncomfortable. Or, in the worst case, the guy is completely unconcerned about possible complications for his sexual partners (STD, pregnancy).
Can i get birth control pills at the drug store?
never try to get birth control pills from over the counter.... Pills has many side effects & contraindications which must be looked for by some tests & lab investigations before deciding wether is it safe for you or not.
Can you take ibuprofen and oral contraceptives simultaneously?
Yes, there is no interaction between those 2 drugs.
Are condoms the best protection?
Depends.
There are other methods that are more reliable WRT pregnancy.
But condoms are the best protection against STDs.
I'm on birth-control he used a condom and pulled out could you still get pregnant?
No form of birth control is 100% absolute. But it sounds like you're being pretty careful, so i doubt seriously that you would get pregnant.
Yes, if you skip the placebo pills and start a new pack, you will run out of your pill prescription one week earlier. For some women, that's not a problem; for others, their insurance may prevent them from picking up a pack a week earlier. Contact your pharmacist to find out if you can get your next pack a week early; if not, ask your prescriber to write the prescription to allow you to skip placebos if you want.
Is egg white vaginal discharge a sign of ovulation?
Yes, EWCM (Egg white cervical mucus) is a sign of ovulation, and it is the best medium for sperm to live and swim in.
Yes but it is ineffective as a contraceptive. Alcohol will kill any sperm out in the open, or in liquids, but if you have unprotected sex and expect using alcohol as a contraceptive afterward, that is a very uneducated idea. It would most likely burn and cause discomfort, and won't kill sperm already past the cervix.
Do you need to wear a condom when she is on the pill?
Wearing a condom when she is on the pill will help prevent the transmission of sexual disease and lower the chance of conception. The pill does not prevent STD's. No form of birth control is 100% effective except for abstinence.
What are the Positive and negative effects of family planning?
Positive effects of family planning are preventing unwanted pregnancy. Negative effects of family planning are contraceptives can interfere with womenÃ?s cycles and can have an effect on future fertility.
Is it normal to bleed while on active birth control?
If you first started on it, then yes, it can take anywhere from 3-6 months for some female bodies to get use to it. This also varies from woman to woman. If you've been on it for longer and you've never missed a pill(s); consult your gyno.
Does birth control protect you completely?
No form of birth control is a 100% safe, and above all only condoms can protect you from getting a disease. So combine an oral contraceptive, or a patch, with a condom. The risks are very very slim if you use both. If you both have been tested for diseases, and you're faithful to one another, you can think about not using a condom, but you should always use something!
Can a balloon be substituted for a condom if you just want the feel of a condom?
Yes if you can find one aproximately the right sise and shape. However the quality in the latex used in balloons leaves a lot to be desired compared to that of a condom. in other words dont rely on a balloon condom.
How do you stop a condom from leaking out the bottom?
It sounds like you may of had a ripped condom. Before you use a condom blow it up and look at it carefully for any tears or holes. If you see any don't use the condom.
