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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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Can losing weight cause regular periods even if you have an IUD and stopped having periods for the first 2 years?

I am not sure but this just happened to me. I have had an IUD (Mirena) for 4 years and had not been having any periods. Recently, I lost almost 40 lbs and now I am having a regular period.

Is Norplant still used as contraceptive?

Yes, Norplant is still used as a contraceptive as of 2014.

The original (six capsule) Norplant was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 10, 1990, and marketed in the United States in 1991 by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.[7] Norplant distribution in the United States ended in 2002; limited supplies still remained in the U.S. until 2004. Norplant was withdrawn from the UK market in 1999.[8] Production of Norplant was discontinued globally in 2008.[9]

If your girlfriend is on birth control and she gets off to have her period and you go in her while she is on her period does the pill still work?

Nope!!!! If you mean having sex while she is not on birth control pills. she WILL get pregnet. If she is having her period and she is not on pills and you have sex with her, she is gonna get pregnet.

If you stopped birth control pills last month and havent gotten your period yet when should you take a home pregnancy test?

ASAP. Especially if you've already missed a period. Many of the newer meters can detect pregnancy before the first missed period. (or so they say)

What is the role of contraceptive regarding family planning?

The role of contraceptives in regards to family planning is to allow sexually active couples to engage in intercourse without the intention of conceiving a child, and the couple can decide to discontinue using the contraceptives when they are ready to engage in intercourse with the intention on conceiving a child.

Does birth control kill pre-ejaculate?

Birth control methods like the pill, shot, patch, rings, etc. have no effect on sperm, semen, or pre-ejaculate.

Does the contractitive pill protect straight away after having a period after or do you still have to wait a week to be protectedi have been on the pill for about a month.?

I can't stress enough that birth control is not 100% effective and it is important to always use a condom in addition to your pill not only will this be added protection against pregnancy but it will help prevent the transmission of STD's and HIV/AIDS. If you have unprotected sex but are on the pill but don't get pregnant how are you going to feel if you test positive for HIV/AIDS or and STD - ALWAYS USE A CONDOM!!!!!

What tablet or injection should use for birth control in first month of pregnancy?

NO birth control. If you are pregnant you don't have to use birth control. Any pill could harm your baby. The pill is to PREVENT pregnancy and that door is all ready closed for you.

How easy is it to get pregnant the second month of starting birth control?

In the second month it's supposed to be 99% effective. It takes one week for the pill to start working and a month for it to be 99% effective.

You want too stop the shot and use birth control pill?

You can switch forms of birth control to what is most comfortable for you. If you would like to switch birth control consult your physician so that she/he can choose a birth control pill that is right for you.

Do cephalosporins affect the birth control pill?

Birth control pills may not work properly when taken at the same time as cephalosporins. To prevent pregnancy, other methods of birth control should be used in addition to the pills while taking cephalosporins.

Is there a birth control pill for women with leiden factor V?

Simply put. No. If you have Factor V Leiden, you are contraindicated for taking any estrogen...be it birth control, estrogen therapy or hormone therapy. As far as progestin only pill........my doctors have told me no for that as well.

Does your period start automatically if your on birth control or do you have to stop taking it before your period can start?

It depends on what birth control you're on. You need to take remove the patch and the nuvaring, but if you're on the pill, have an IUD or implanon, or take the shots, your period will regulate itself.

How many days are there in two years?

you can multipy 2x36=730 or you can add 365+365=730

Ive been on birth control for about 5 months and i take it on time everyday i got my period a few days late and then i had it for only a day what does this mean?

Could you be pregnant? Sometimes in early pregnancy when a women is due for her period she will have implantation bleeding, much lighter (light pink or brown spotting usually) and only lasts for a day or two. Unless you are trying to get pregnant a women doesn't think nothing of it except that it was lighter this month. Your doctor should have explained that when taking the birth control pill it also changes your hormone levels to a degree. It is quite normal for your periods to be irregular when you first start taking the birth control pill and it could take a year before you level out. WARNING: Birth control pills or patches are not good for women and smoking while on birth control is a no-no. The medical facts have birth control linked to breast cancer, blood clots, and in some cases stroke or heart attacks. Please do your homework on the net! Go onto www.google.com and ask: Are birth control pills good for you. It will be up to you to become knowledgeable on this subject and make your own decision.

Is there any long-term birth control for women that does not affect the menstrual cycle?

The copper IUD (brand name Paragard in the US) is a long-term, highly effective birth control method that does not change the timing of menstrual periods.

What year did white women start taking birth control pills?

All women black, white or purple started taking birth control pills when they came out in the 1960's.

If a girl has sex and has her period the next day can she still be pregnant?

Sperm can live inside your body for up to seven days so yes it is possible.

I am on birth control and started bleeding I'm not supposed to start my period for another three weeks What does this mean?

It happens at times. Due to the medication heat is produced in your body and so it can happen. But it is better to get checked from a gynacoelogist to rule out the right thing. It happens at times. Due to the medication heat is produced in your body and so it can happen. But it is better to get checked from a gynacoelogist to rule out the right thing. It happens at times. Due to the medication heat is produced in your body and so it can happen. But it is better to get checked from a gynacoelogist to rule out the right thing.