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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 use the diaphragm and condom what chance of getting pregnant?
Of course there is always that underlying chance but you using both is GREAT and I have to commend you - the odds are slim to none.
it jus depends some people it can take days or weeks
How do condoms affect the sensitivity during sex?
Rubber condoms are thick so sensation for the man wearing it is dulled. They also block heat flow, which is apparently an important stimulator for the penis. They have the advantage of slowing male orgasm which is good for the partner.
More expensive non-latex condoms are thinner, transmit heat better and can be used with all kinds of lubricants. And of course, are much more expensive.
You are 14 and you want to buy condoms without anyone finding out?
Just go to a store and buy them, or get them from a Family Planning Clinic.
Local clinics are shown on the web and are in all cities where they are free, dont be worried about people finding out. Friends wont take the mick (or they wouldn't be friends) and your partner will be pleased you got them. Don't forget there are social workers at school who will hand them out, don't be scared to ask, they are there to be safe.
Are you stupid you shouldn't have sex at 14 that is to young. Sex leads to babies and a child can't raise a baby.
A:More should be said about the dangers of having sex at an early age not just how to get condoms for free ! Some schools will have councelors or social workers connected with them but they don't just give condoms out to whoever asks them willy-nilly It is not about that ! They give advice about sexual relationships and try and discourage under-age sex. They can tell the difference between kids who are serious and those who are not. Advice is given on picking up sexual diseases and what you should do and not do. It is surprising how little children know about these subjects in fact. Children always pretend that they know everything, and don't really want to listen to family preaching on about everything, and that's why it is important they have someone impartial to turn to for advice. Yes a sexual health clinic can give out condoms but they want to get information back about you at the same time to make sure you are being as careful as possible.
Can you overdose on birth control pills?
You can't kill yourself with birth control pills. An overdose will also not cause abortion or infertility.
Does birth control cause your cervix to close?
One of the ways that hormonal birth control prevents pregnancy is by thickening the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to get to the egg. Birth control doesn't close the cervix, but it does make it less permeable.
What happens when you take your birth control pills 30 minutes late?
Nothing. Birth control pills can be taken even an hour late, and still work the same. As long as you don't make a habit of taking them hours late all the time.
Yes of course - just remember to take them!
Can douching help get a condom out of the vagina?
If you have a condom stuck inside your vagina go to the doctor and have it removed. Never ever douche to try and remove something from inside your vagina. Next time you have sex use lube so your vagina isn't too dry and that will prevent a condom from coming off.
answer two:
i agree with the first answer; however, don't use lube. it can cause yeast infections and bacterial infections .
How long do you get your period for after you take birth control?
When you take birth control pills, you will have your period arriving during the 7 days break. During this time your period may last between 2-7 days.
Will you gain weight by taking Birth control?
if you are on certain birth controls you can gain weight... it depends on which one you are on. Ask your doctor if their is a chance that you will gain weight by being on the pill she is suggesting, there are some that will not usually make you gain weight.
Contraceptives is a name for various products that can allow people to have sex w/o getting pregnant. A condom for instance will not only protect against pregnancy, but also against STDs.
Contraceptives are birthcontrol pills.
Contraceptives are synthetic hormones that are used as birth control. Contraceptives can come in the forms of; birth control pills,IUD's, patches, or even can be shots. Contraceptives commonly contain estrogen and progesterone, or even just progesterone.Birth control pills must be taken every day and at the same time everyday to keep birth control effective. Birth control is 99.9% effective to prevent pregnancy when taken properly.
How can you have safe sex without a condom?
The term "safe sex" does NOT cover birth control- but is directed at preventing the spread of HIV (AIDS). Condoms CAN provide SAFER sex, but condoms DO fail -some studies show a failure rate of about 12%. If you are having sexual intercourse, condoms (when ALWAYS used and used correctly) can significantly reduce potential exposure to most STDs. However, the only TRUE safe sex is to have sex only in a mutually monogamous relationship (with only one other person, that also only has sex with you, and both of you do not have an STD.)
Does sertraline affect the birth control pill?
It depends on the woman, the pills, how you're using everything, etc. You should ask your doctor this question, as only he can safely answer it.
When does birth control become effective?
Here is information on various methods of birth control and when they become effective. Of course, using a back up method like condoms helps to further reduce the risk of pregnancy, as well as reducing the risk of infection.
You can confirm this information by checking the FDA insert that came with your method, or the prescribers' information regulated by the FDA. These are evidence-based guidelines that are the standard of care in the US.
If you have trouble using the method as prescribed (e.g. forgetting pills, taking out the NuvaRing mid cycle), you may need to use backup for much longer, as you increase the risk of pregnancy by not using the method correctly.
Here are the guidelines used by professionals in family planning. These represent the standards of care in use in the US at this time. This material is not copyrighted nor copied from another website, but can be confirmed by consulting Contraceptive Technology, FDA inserts for the various methods, or other high-quality gynecology references.
Combination Birth Control Pill, Patch, Ring, Contraceptive Implant (Nexplanon) If started within the first five days of menstrual bleeding, no back up method is needed - it's immediately effective. If started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, use a back up method for seven days. If you're switching from the shot, implant, or another birth control pill, and you're not late in starting the new method, no backup is needed. If you're starting within five days of an in-clinic suction abortion, no backup is needed. If you're starting within seven days of mifepristone for medication abortion, no backup is needed. If you've taken ullipristal (ella) for emergency contraception, use backup for fourteen days.
Progestin-Only Birth Control Pill (Minipill) If started within the first five days of menstrual bleeding, no back up method is needed - it's immediately effective. If started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, use a back up method for two days. If you're switching from the shot, implant, or another birth control pill, and you're not late in starting the new method, no backup is needed. If you're starting within five days of an in-clinic suction abortion, no backup is needed. If you're starting within seven days of mifepristone for medication abortion, no backup is needed. If you've taken ullipristal (ella) for emergency contraception, use backup for fourteen days.
Depo Provera If started within the first seven days of menstrual bleeding, no back up method is needed - it's immediately effective. If started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, use a back up method for seven days. If you're switching from the shot, implant, or another birth control pill, and you're not late in starting the new method, no backup is needed. If you're starting within five days of an in-clinic suction abortion, no backup is needed. If you're starting within seven days of mifepristone for medication abortion, no backup is needed. If you're starting within 21 days of a delivery of a baby, no backup is needed.
Mirena IUD If started within the first seven days of menstrual bleeding, no back up method is needed - it's immediately effective. If started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, use a back up method for seven days. If you're switching from the shot, implant, or a birth control pill, continue the hormonal birth control method for seven days if you're not in the first five days of menstrual bleeding. If you're starting on the day of an in-clinic suction abortion, no backup is needed. If you've taken ullipristal (ella) for emergency contraception, use backup for fourteen days.
Paragard copper IUD If started within the first twelve days of menstrual bleeding, no back up method is needed - it's immediately effective. If started at any other time in the menstrual cycle, use a back up method for seven days. If you're switching from the shot, implant, or a birth control pill, continue the hormonal birth control method for seven days if you're not in the first five days of menstrual bleeding. If you're starting on the day of an in-clinic suction abortion, no backup is needed.
Is there any way to naturally reduce the risk of pregnancy?
hi
1.)The natural way to reduce pregnancy is not to do sex.
but ot many guy/girls cant do it.
2)go for a safe sex. Condom is best thing of safe sex it help u to protect your counter part and u from dangerous diseases. if it is not a matter of concern for u, u may go for pills.pills are a bit no that safe, not only from pregnancy point but also from health point of view.
3) It is the more tough to follow but do give all pleasure what for we do sex and its without pregnancy. do all foreplay, do intercourse but let the sperm drain in ur sweetheart vagina. let sperm b drained outside.
regards
Rohit
preetpunjab@rediffmail.com
birth control should reduce the amounts of cramps that you have
Do you still need to use condoms if you are on birth control?
Well birth control is not 100% gauranteed to keep you from getting pregnant, so if you want to take extra precaution I suggest using a condom. Birth control also does not protect against STD's
Can being sick delay your period?
I don't know why, but some people's periods do get delayed when sick. The answer is yes.
Is birth control effective at preventing pregnancy?
it is effective to a point..but not always. you can still get pregnant using birth control. its a big preventor of pregnancy but its still possible to get pregnant.
