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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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If you took the birth control pill correctly and consistently during the prior weeks, you're still protected during the pill free week. If you made an error, you may be at risk for pregnancy even while having withdrawal bleeding.
Can you stop taking your sugar pills before they run out?
Yes, as long as you start taking the hormone pills when you are supposed to. The sugar pills are just to keep you in the habit and make sure you start the hormone pills on the correct day. If you are stopping taking pills altogether you need not take any sugar pills at all.
I took birth control in the past and now want to get pregnant I'm i fertile?
Birth control pills do not normally permanently prevent women from getting pregnant or being fertile, so the answer should be yes, most probably. However, only medical tests can confirm this. If you want to esnure you are fertile, please see your doctor for the appropriate tests.
It affects people differently. It has been known to cause blood clots (which can be fatal) in some women. I personally took Yaz for 2 years before I switched birth control and I was miserable. It made me nauseous almost on a daily basis.
Are female condoms better than male condoms?
From the functionality perspective, both are better. This is not just another contraceptive sheath but was also designed to fit the female anatomy. Over 20 years now it has been in the market but still male condom is more popular. Overall male condoms have ease of use of male condom. Female condoms are usually made of nitrile sheath as against latex and offers more lubrication.
Not really, one extra pill in a cycle or one pill short in a cycle should not make any difference, although I wouldn't suggest making a habit of doing so.
Which form of contraceptive does not utilize hormones?
Non-hormonal contraception includes:
- the copper IUD (e.g. Paragard)
- tubal ligation or Essure
- Condoms
- Diaphragm, cervical cap, or Femcap
- spermicide
- withdrawal
- Natural family planning (Billings method, CycleBeads)
- rhythm
- abstinence from vaginal sex
Wait at least 2-3 weeks until after you had sex to take the pregnancy test. Even then it might not be a high enough level to detect the hormone. Blood tests at the doctor are much quicker.
How much time does sperm need to be mature?
sperm needs to mature enough to reach the egg to form zygote
Can hypotension be caused by oral contraceptive pills?
Low blood pressure is not a known side effect of birth control pills.
Is solphadine is contraceptive pill?
No, it's a painkiller with codeine and tylenol. It will not prevent or end a pregnancy.
Yes, you have it exactly right! You can insert NuvaRing early. That's your new insertion/removal day.
If you had sex during that first week, you could very easily get pregnant. Those are just sugar/iron pills. Taking the first week immediately won't have much a difference. It takes 1-3 weeks for the pill to be fully effective. If you are already pregnant, that won't change simply because you started taking the pills. The pill has little risk to the fetus. If you suspect you may be pregnant, don't take that first week and find out for sure if you are or are not pregnant. In fact, call your doctor right now and see what you can find out. Good luck :)
Could you still have adult ADD if you do not feel energetic?
Yes, people with ADD tend to have "sluggish times" where they cannot wake up.
If you want to suppress just the one period you can get specific pills from the doctor, but if you need contraception as well you can start birth control. However you will not be protected from pregnancy for about 3 weeks.
The shot is scheduled for exactly 3 months....they give you a 10 day window to go and get it...so if i got the shot on September 10th i would have to go and get the shot between December 5th and 15th that way i am covered between times to get it....
Can you take your inactive pills before the active pills are finished in your pack?
I'm not sure why you would want to do this. But to be protected from pregnancy you need to take all the active pills as directed - then take the inactive pills or toss them out, the only purpose they serve is to remind you to take a pill everyday and when to start your next packet of active pills.
What if i take my birth control late because i want to get pregnant can i?
If you want to get pregnant, it makes more sense to stop birth control.
Anaerobic bacterial cultures are performed to identify bacteria that grow only in the absence of oxygen and which may cause human infection. Anaerobes are commonly found on mucous membranes such as the vagina It may be nothing to worry about since they are commonly found in the vagina.
Are there IUDs that only last 3 years?
Any IUD (Mirena or Paragard), can be kept for 10 years OR removed at any time (6 months, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, whatever).
Yes, it's normal. Wait until your period is over and start a new cycle.
