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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
Does Benzonatate affect birth control?
No - the two do not interact in any way. Just make sure that you take your birth control regularly as per usual.
Yes, Benzonatate is a cough suppressant.
Can you get birth control over the counter or does a doctor have to prescribe it?
birth control medications have to be prescribed by a doctor. However birth control condoms are available over the counter.
Can you get pregnant with protection and birth control?
If a condom is used that is properly put on and stays intact during intercourse then you cant get pregnant. Birth control medications are designed to stop you from getting pregnant as well.
Does birth control still work when you are on your period?
Yes but you dont get pregnant on your period even without birth control.
Are you still protected the first day of hormone pills you take after the placebo week?
Hormone pills are NOT necessarily birth control pills, so you should make sure that it is intended for the correct usage. And no, you can't get pregnant on the last week of the inactive pills, you've already been taking three weeks of the active pills by then, which is why those pills are for the last week of your cycle; which usually are some sort of iron supplement.
In my opinion, there are less expensive options that are every bit as effective and with low side effect profiles.
Is it normal for you to have a period before the sugar pills?
Yes. The sugar pills do nothing but keep track of your days.
What are the different forms of birth control?
the most common types of birth control are condoms birth control pills and ECPs
condom, diaphragm, contraceptive pills, vasectomy, hysterectomy.
Hormonal Contraceptives
The Patch:
- Is applied once a week for 3 weeks. During the 4th week no patch is used.
- The patch is applied once a week for 3 weeks. During week 4, no patch is used.
- Once stopped it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
- You need to learn how to apply the patch.
- 99% effective
Oral Contraceptive(The Pill):
- There are a variety of pills available in different doses.
- You should take your pill every day, approximately the same time each day.
- Once stopped it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
- You may need instructions on the correct way to take your pills.
- 99% effective
Contraceptive Injections(Depo Provera):
- There are 2 options currently available: a monthly injection and and injection that is given every 3 months.
- You receive an injection either monthly or every 3 months.
- Ovulation may be delayed up to a year.
- A healthcare professional administers the injection.
- 99% effective
Progestin-Releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD):
- There is 1 hormone-releasing IUD currently available.
- The suggested length of use is 5 years or less.
- Once removed, fertility can return within a year.
- Your healthcare professional inserts and removes the IUD.
- 99% effective
Vaginal Ring:
- There is only 1 vaginal ring.
- Each month, the vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and left in place for 3 weeks. During week 4, you do not wear a ring.
- Once stopped, it may take a few cycles before you can become pregnant.
- You need to learn how to insert and remove the vaginal ring.
- 99% effective
Non-hormonal Contraceptives
Male Condom:
- There are a variety of styles, sizes, colors, materials, and textures.
- A new one must be used every time you have sex.
- Must be applied when the penis is erect. May cause a slight interruption before sex.
- Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
- Tell your healthcare professional that you plan you use condoms
- 97% effective
Female Condom:
- There is 1 female condom currently available.
- A new one must be used every time you have sex.
- A female condom can be inserted up to 8hrs. before sex.
- Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
- Tell your healthcare professional that you plan you use a female condom.
- Unless the female condom slips out of place or is torn, it should provide protection against STD exposure comparable to that of male condoms.
- 95% effective
Intrauterine Device (IUD):
- There is 1 copper-T IUD currently available.
- Once inserted in the uterus, it can be left in place for up to 10 years.
- Once removed, fertility can return within about 1 month.
- Your healthcare professional inserts and removes the IUD.
- 99% effective
Spermicides:
- There are a variety of spermicides available in foams, jellies, creams, and vaginal suppositories.
- Must be used every time you have sex.
- Must be inserted no more than 1 hour before sex.
- Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
- Tell your healthcare professional. You may be advised to you additional contraceptive method.
- 94% effective-use with a vaginal barrier increases effectiveness.
Vaginal Barriers
Diaphragm:
- There are a variety of sizes available.
- Must be used every time you have sex(spermicide must be applied each time).
- The diaphragm can be inserted 6 to 8 hours before sex.
- Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
- You need to be fitted and must learn how to use the diaphragm.
- Diaphragm do not protect against HIV (AIDS). There is a mild reduction in the risk of some STDs.
- 94% effective
Cervical Cap:
- There are a variety of sizes available.
- Must be used every time you have sex(and spermicide must be applied when inserted).
- The cervical cap provides continuous protection for up to 48hrs.
- Without this device, there is no protection against pregnancy.
- You need to be fitted and must learn how to use the cervical cap.
- 84% effective in women who have had a child (91% in those who have not).
Permanent Methods
Surgical Sterilization:
- For women, there is a tubal ligation(having your tubes "tied"); for men, there is a vasectomy.
- These procedures are permanent and irreversible.
- You will no longer be able to get pregnant.
- These surgical procedures are performed by a healthcare professional.
- Physician recommended.
- Greater than 99% effective.
Birth control is used primarily as a contraceptive, to decrease periods, and to decrease PMS symptoms
How can you tell when a condom was purchased based on expiration date?
The lube on it would be starting to crust and when you stretched it out like as a rubber band it would show signs of cracks like dry rotting
What happens if your ten hours late taking your birth control?
If you have been taking your pill regularly, without missing any, taking 1 pill late is not likely to cause pregnancy or any ill effects. Take it as soon as you remember.
Probably. It's hard to predict and varies from woman to woman.
How soon after stopping the mini pill will you get your period?
some women usually get their period a month to a couple months after stopping the mini pill. 1-3 months!!
Sperm ejaculated on your abdomen/stomach will not result in pregnancy - if sperm is ejaculated on the woman's outer vaginal tissue it may be possible, but not likely. The sperm don't live long outside of the body (male or female) and would have to find the entrance to the vagina, then swim the entire reproductive tract.
Sperm ejaculated in the vagina are already sent in the right direction at the cervix.
Semen on the outer tissue could cause a STD if there is any small cut or abrasion. Practice Safe Sex!
How old do you have to be to buy condoms in florida?
There really is no legal age to buy condoms in the United States that I am aware of. In most states in the U.S., however, there is a legal age to have sexual intercourse. So the legal age to buy condoms in California might be different than in Georgia because the legal age to have sex is different, but this would really depend on the discretion of the sales person or the store itself not on any legal basis. For example, in some states the legal age to have sex is 18 while in other states it's 16. So some sales staff might be concerned about selling condoms to individuals that are "under age".
If you are concerned about potential embarrassment when shopping in a store, you can always buy condoms online. This is a great alternative for sexually active individuals of all ages because you can order condoms from the privacy of your personal computer and have them delivered to you discreetly in unmarked packages. Only you will know what is inside.
Can the birth control pill cause blood clots?
Yes. Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, but it is still a small risk. Most people can take oral contraceptives without any blood clot complications.
Is it required to take the green pills in a birth control pills pack?
In some birth control brands, the green pills are active pills and should not be skipped. In other brands, the green pills are placebos (sugar pills or reminder pills) and can be skipped. Talk to your pharmacist or health care provider to get information specific to your brand of birth control pills.
Can you get pregnant if you skip the placebo pills?
It is safe, and it does not decrease protection.
There should be no reason why this should happen if they are the placebo pills. Look at the packaging of your BCP's it should say what percentage of active ingredients are in each week of pills, if yours are like mine they say "Each green tablet contains inert ingredients" (or something similar) I.E. there is no medication in these, they're just there so you stick to your regular schedule and don't get in the habbit of not taking your pill daily.
Can starting birth control the day after unprotected intercourse stop you from getting pregnant?
No. It does not act as the "Morning-After pill" When starting birth control you should wait at least a month before having unprotected intercourse.
Can you take a morning contraceptive along with yeast infection medication?
There are no known drug interactions between yeast infection medications and levonorgestrel morning after pills like Plan B and Postinor.
