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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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What are three types of hormonal birth control?
Birth control pills, Mirena (IUD), NuvaRing, DepoProvera, Implanon and the patch are all hormonal methods of birth control sold in the US. There is another injection available in some other countries, as well.
Does metronidazole affect birth control?
A large number of antibiotics can lessen the effects of the pill, however there is no concrete evidence that they effect everyone in this way and it is important to remember that every body is different. But on the whole, antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxycillin, metronidazole, ofloxacin, etc have been found to decrease the effectiveness of birth control. Some antibiotics, like fluconazole and trimethoprim have no effect on it.
When can you get pregnant after stopping birth control?
With almost every method, you'll ovulate 2-4 weeks after stopping birth control and can get pregnant at that time. There is no medical need to wait before trying to conceive.
One exception is Depo Provera. Some women get pregnant right after they miss a shot; others won't have their period return for 18 months. The average is 11 months.
Also, with Paragard, you ovulate every month while using it, so you can get pregnant immediately after stopping if you're at the right time in your cycle.
There are many methods to check if you are ovulating, including ovulation kits (from pharmacy) and temperature methods (your temperature rises slightly on the day you are ovulating).
How can a female take control in the bedroom?
If you mean in sex, try the cowgirl position, where the man lies on his back and sticks his penis straight up, the woman then sit on his pubic area and bounce up and down to her pleasure. You can put the penis either in your vagina or have anal sex.
Can your period be late when taking birth control?
Yes. I know a few women who have gone a month without getting a period. My sister was on the Depo shot and she went almost 3 months without getting a period! I thought she was pregnant so I made her take a few tests and they were all negative. She got her period a week or so later. You can even avoid getting a period if you are on the pill by skipping the last 7 pills in the pack and starting a brand new pack right away!
Do you have period when you have IUD?
If you have the copper IUD (Paragard in the US), you will get a period. If you have the Mirena IUD, containing progestin, your period will likely stop after a few months of irregular bleeding.
Is using spermicide and the birth control pill safe without condoms?
If you are on the pill there is no need to use condoms, however if it isn't a regular partner you may want to use them to prevent STIs. Spermicide is not a trusted method to avoid pregnancy.
Does the birth control pill affect future fertility?
There is no increased rate of miscarriage or birth defects, and no decrease in fertility, in women who have taken the birth control pill in the past or who conceive while on the birth control pill. Of 100 couples using no birth control for a year, 85 will get pregnant; this number is the same for couples who used the pill in the past and for couples who did not.
Your periods are likely to return to their previous irregular pattern after stopping the pill - it doesn't cure any problem. Remember that the most important thing you can do to protect your fertility is to use protection against sexually transmissible infections.
In nearly all cases, fertility will return within a few weeks of not taking the pill. You ask if there's any chance? Of course there's a chance, but it's very negligible.
I took the pill from age 19 to 30, stopped in August of one year, used condoms for 4 months and got pregnant the very first month we made love without contraception.
It will not effect your chances of conceiving at all because BCP will be 100%, completely out of your system 3months after stopping BCP.
Who should not use the birth control patch?
You shouldn't use the patch if you have a heart condition such as angina, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or liver problems.
Is there a such thing as hypoallergenic condoms?
There are 3 popular kinds of hypoallergenic, non-latex condoms. These are Lamb-skin, Polyurethane, and the fairly new Polyisoprene.
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Do you take your birth control the day your period starts?
It's convenient to start the birth control pill, patch, ring, injection, IUD, or implant on the day your period starts, as you then have immediate protection; however, it's not strictly necessary. If you're talking about taking birth control after you've been on it a while, you should take your birth control as scheduled regardless of vaginal bleeding.
Why is that starch prevent pregnancy?
Starch as in pasta, potatoes etc? That does not prevent pregnancy.
How long does it take for your breast to grow while taking birth control pills?
There is no guarantee that breasts will swell while taking birth control pills. Breast tenderness and swelling are two common side effects of oral contraceptives. Other common side effects include cramping, nausea and ankle swelling. These side effects usually go away as the body gets acclimated to the pills.
Does rescue remedy affect birth control?
I emailed the Bach Flowers company & the woman who replied said:
"The birth control pill will not be effected by Rescue Remedy so please do not worry about taking it."
Does rescue remedy make birth control pills less effective?
I emailed the Bach Flowers company & the woman who replied said:
"The birth control pill will not be effected by Rescue Remedy so please do not worry about taking it."
Will starting birth control in the middle of your cycle delay your next period?
Starting a hormonal birth control pill in the middle of your cycle is likely to delay the next period.
How many birth control pills are necessary for a misscarriage?
You cannot take enough BCPs to do that.
How long after starting a new birth control does your period start?
It really just depends on what type of birth control your taking, and when you start to take them. If you missed a week or two after getting off your period then you may spot for a few days, but you should start when your supposed to.
No method of birth control is perfect, and the failure rate of each method is quite high (i.e., you are reducing the chances of a pregnancy but not completely preventing a pregnancy).
Oral sex and mutual masturbation (i.e., have fun but don't have sex)
Condom
Diaphragm
Female condom
Are natural lamb skin condoms just as effective as latex condoms?
Kinda-sorta.
They're supposed to be good enough at preventing pregnancy, but they don't protect against STDs as well.
Will taking birth control and different times of the day make a period late?
Yes. As directed by all doctors and on the instruction labels of all birth control pills, you are supposed to take your birth control everyday and at the same time. If you take your birth control at different times everyday, it is not allowing the birth control to adapt in your body the way it is supposed to and it decreases the effectiveness of the birth control as well. Some side effects of taking your pill at different times of each day may include: pregnancy, late/irregular periods, and spotting or breakthrough bleeding.
What is one main advantage of using the contraceptive sponge?
The sponge is not very effective, but one advantage is that it's available over the counter and under the woman's control.
