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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.
4,088 Questions
Will they sell birth control for 17 yr olds?
Yes. Some birth control for females will require a prescription, however, but you can buy condoms in a store.
Can you get pregnant after missing your pill for 30 minutes?
Couldn't happen but its safer to take the pill at the same time everyday. Also I say that the once a week patch is easier to remember SERIOUSLY!<3 No but it be safer to take it at the same time everyday. Also the once a week patch is easier to remember seriously.<3
Are vinyl gloves tougher than latex?
yes because latex is just a rubbery sort of material. vinyl is much more stronger.
How do oral contraceptives specifically birth control pills prevent pregnancy?
They interfere with a woman's normal hormonal cycles.
Sex can lead to pregnancy, but sex while using BCPs is less likely to happen, on your period or not.
Continue taking your birth control pills as scheduled.
How early should you begin taking birth control before you get married?
You should start on birth control at least a few months before having sexual intercourse to be sure it has taken effect. See your gynecologist, and if you dont have one, get one.
I heard from a friend who started taking birth control that you need to take it about three months before you get married (or start having sex).
I would say a few month, except Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera works five minutes after you get the shot, so you're good to go. If you are getting married soon, you might want to consider using condoms for the first few weeks. Please ask your doctor if you are on the pill about how long you should wait. I was told to wait three weeks when I was on the pill.
I took the depo shot a few days after i got married, i didnt take any contraceptives in advance and used condoms for the first few days of my marriage. The depo worked great allright, 24 hours after i got the shot my doctor said i was good to go. If your wondering depo is a shot normally given every three months and is told to be 99% effective, during my 3 months i never took any extra precautions and i didnt get pregnant. Though it worked wonders, it also had its side effects, i had an increased appetite and gained at least 15 pounds and i lost my sexual drive. You really need to ask your doctor whats best for you, everyone's different. Also i have the pill now and was told it was safe after the first week of using it consistently, meaning everyday at the same time. Make sure if you use the pill to also use a condom with the pill within the first week or so to be on the safe side. So far so good.
Remember a pill is no good when not taken consistently and if you cant remember to do it everyday then your best bet is some other form of birth control.
I don't mean to offend, but it is fairly obvious none of the responding people have any medical sense. Combination pills, that is, birth control pills which have both estrogen and progestin analogues in them (i.e. Yasmin) are effective almost immediately. Combination pills when taken at ANY POINT in your menstrual cycle, are effective 7 days after starting them. If you take them within the first five days of your period, they are effective immediately. There is absolutely no reason to take the pill for months before having intercourse. More information can be found at: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/starting-pill-19264.htm
No problem, but get used to maintain a regular schedule when taking daily medicines.
Does Mirena decrease appetite?
this is my 2nd time having mirena and both times ive lost my appetitie. so much so that in 1 week i lost about 10 pounds. i try to force myself to eat but i get so sick. so yes i have and STILL am expereincing this.
Actually it is normal to lose appetite oftentimes when you are using mirena iud, it is the effect of the hormones.
How long does a mirina coil protect against pregnancy?
It protects againstpregnancy for 5 years. But it is advisable to to take it out after 2 to 3 years. Give 'rest' to the uterus for 2 to 3 months. Till then usealternatemethod ofcontraception. Then reinsert the the above mentioned contraceptive device. Of course a new one. And please remember that 'no' method of contraception is 100 % effective. So if you have regular menses, not to worry about. But if periods are irregular, do pregnancy card test every 2 weeks after missed period. This is your additional watch on the system. If by chance you get pregnant, then it can be terminated with simple tablets. So need not worry about it.
It won't hurt you, but most antibiotics don't affect the birth control pill, and the few that do would also affect the levonorgestrel morning after pill.
Femiane contains 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.075 mg gestodene.
What are the chances of getting pregnant if you are not sure if the condom broke or not?
I would say its a 50 percent chance you can get pregnant. Wait about a week and get two pregnancy tests. Take one after one week when the incident happened and take the second one a week after you took the first one. If this situation ever happens again then go and get the morning after pill at a drug store to assure you don't get pregnant. How could one NOT be sure if the condom broke or not?
Hi, You rperiod is most likely late because you started NUVA ring. But do a pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. If its negative, then wait 3-4 weeks and your period should arrive. Your body needs to adjust to the NUVA ring.
It could belong to either man. Women can continue to have their periods while pregnant. You will only know for sure if the baby has a DNA test, and both men agree to have DNA tests.
Do not stop taking your BCP, take them as ordered by your pharmacist, doctor or midwife. Finish the pack you are using then start using the next pack.
Changes in menstruation for the first couple months is completely normal.
Do calcium supplements or Airborne supplements for colds interfere with the birth control pill?
This Answer By TrishaR: Hi, I am not 100% sure about this. I dont think they interfere with BCP as they dont have antibiotics supplement in them but use a condom for a week to be on the safe side.
This Answer By Mrs.nichols23: Actually, I don't believe calcium supplements will interfere with Birth Control but I do know that a lot of Vitamin C will and Airborne contains 1,000mg of it (I think). If I'm correct, that is fine and you can take it without it doing anything but 5,000 or more will interfere with Birth Control. If you're still not sure, call you physician and they'll be able to give you a more direct answer.
How long after re insererting the Nuva ring after your period will it be effective again?
It is effective immediately. The ring works just like the birth control pills. Except instead of taking non-active pills that week you take out the nuvaring for a week.
What sources are available in your country to assist couples wishing to implement family planning?
it is an individual that consume the sources
For the seven days you supposed to take the sugar pills. Sometimes maybe a day or two after.
What will you do if a Miss a dose of oral contraceptive?
Take the pill you've forgotten as soon as possible when you remember you've forgotten. The risk of not being protected anymore is highest when you've forgotten to take the pill in the first 7 days of the strip and the last 7 days of the strip. If you've forgotten a pill about halfway of you're strip it's a little less risky. If you take the pill more than 12 hours after you take it normally, it's not safe anymore. So use a condom for the rest of the month. The morning after pill is also an option. You can keep taking you're pill the way you usually do if you use the morning after pill as well. But the morning after pill isn't meant for regular use, so try to just use a condom for the rest of the month.
Also, if this is not the first time you've forgotten to take you're pill, you might wanna think about using something else like the vaginal ring of injections. That way you don't have to remember everyday.
Spermicide is most effective when used with a barrier method of birth control, like male and female condoms, cervical cap or diaphragm - used correctly spermicide with a condom or other barrier is between 90% and 95% effective.
When used alone, spermicide jelly, foam, sheet or suppository needs to be placed high in the vagina, against the cervix and you must add fresh spermicide each time you have vaginal intercourse - it is 70% to 85% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Each type of spermicide is used in a slightly different way. Be sure to read the instructions that are included in the box.
