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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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Nausea and cramping can you be pregnant even though you have an IUD?
Generally the same as when you don't have an IUD. However, some women may not get a period or may have a really light period when they have an IUD and so could look for other signs such as breast tenderness, increase in appetite and fatigue etc. Get a test and check it out!
Can birth control stop pregnancy?
While nothing is 100% foolproof except total abstinence, using birth control will indeed reduce the risk of pregnancy, and in many cases, prevent it entirely. Some forms of birth control are far more reliable than others, so talk to your doctor and he or she can advise the best kind for you. There have been many improvements in the kinds of birth control that are available today, and contraception is used by millions of people. But if you want birth control to work, the key is to use it according to the instructions (the pill, the IUD, the contraceptive sponge and other methods are all used by the woman, and each method has its own instructions; condoms are used by the man, and here too, the condom must be used in the correct way). Some forms of birth control like condoms also protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
Can you preserve sperm outside the body?
once the sperm hits the air it dries up..no chance Actually, it doesn't die when it hit's the air, though that is quite a common misconception. * http://www.teenwire.com/ask/2001/as-20010102p139.php * http://www.healthboards.com/boards/archive/index.php/t-219224.html * http://www.dearcupid.org/question/does-sperm-die-the-second-it-hits-the.html
What happens if you take a month of birth control at once?
If you stop taking the pills in the middle of the month you will have bleeding approximately 2-5 days later, followed by a regular period a couple of weeks later. This occurs from the drop in estrogen supplied from the pills.
At what age should you get pregnant?
I think the best age to have a child is when you are financially and emotionally ready to be a parent. you shouldn't have a baby because you feel old or you should have a baby. the end of the day is down to you but having a child is not just about you.I think the best age to have a child is when you are financially and emotionally ready to be a parent. you shouldn't have a baby because you feel old or you should have a baby. the end of the day is down to you but having a child is not just about you.
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Yes, although it could indicate pregnancy or a problem. Here is some advice from others:
- I'm currently on birth control; and I have had some spotting. However, since it is possible to get pregnant while on birth control I would suggest that you get a pregnancy test just to be sure.
- Yes. It is possible to have vaginal spotting especially if you are new to the pill. Your body may be adjusting to the change in hormones. It is important that you notify your doctor because this pill may not be the right pill for you or you may be pregnant.
- I was on Depo-Provera and I had spotting in the beginning. I also had spotting when I was on the pill a few years back. However, now that I've been on Depo-Provera for a while, I do not have any periods or spotting.
- Yes, it is even more likely to happen while on birth control. Let your GYN know and keep track. If it becomes more frequent or heavier then it might be time to give him another call.
Yes!! but that's bc my reason is a little different i wasnt using it 4 reasons ppl think i might b using it 4, it was a much more painful and weird one
Yes you can have spotting when you are on birth control. that's tottally normal well i am only 15 and i don't know much but that is wat my doctor told me.
How long after reinserting nuva ring will period stop?
I always get mine 48 hours after taking my ring out. I really love that because then I can leave it in between 3-4 weeks (which is allowed, and safe) depending on my scheduale. Other people are different, but 1 1/2 - 3 days is pretty standard. But once you've been using it for awhile (I've been on it for 4 years) it will become really regulated- usually down to the hour. Hope this helps and you love the nuvaring as much as I do!
Does Vyvanse affect birth control?
Study after study shows that there are no clinically significant drug interactions* between the vast majority of antibiotics and the birth control pill. Anecdotal evidence from health care providers has led some to recommend using a backup method of birth control for a week after using antibiotics. Long-term use (as for acne) does not increase the risk of pregnancy. There are a few antibiotics, such as rifampin and griseofulvin and some HIV medications, that do interact. The safest approach is to check with your health care provider or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.
*While some antibiotics may slightly change the absorption of estrogen in the gut, these changes are not enough to change how well the birth control pill works, with the exceptions noted above.
Taken from the newsletter: "Pharmacist's Letter" November 11, 2002
TRUTH:
Women have been warned for decades to use backup contraception when taking oral contraceptives and antibiotics together.
This all started back in the '70s when a few women on oral contraceptives took rifampin and then got pregnant.
Additional anecdotal reports started popping up, suggesting that other antibiotics might be related to unwanted pregnancies in women taking oral contraceptives.
One theory was that antibiotics killed gut bacteria, which are involved in estrogen absorption.
Researchers later discovered that rifampin and griseofulvin actually increase the metabolism of oral contraceptives, making them less effective.
But the evidence for other antibiotics is shaky.
In fact, oral contraceptive levels are not DECREASED by most antibiotics...tetracycline, doxycycline, ampicillin, quinolones, and metronidazole.
Oral contraceptive levels are actually INCREASED by some antibiotics...erythromycin...clarithromycin...and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
There's growing evidence that most women taking antibiotics with oral contraceptives do NOT have an increased risk of getting pregnant.
But most package inserts still warn that another form of contraception is needed when starting antibiotics.
Explain to women taking oral contraceptives that there can be up to a 3% failure rate, regardless of antibiotic use.
A small number of women might be predisposed to a higher failure rate due to genetic metabolic variations...but it's difficult to determine who these women are.
To be on the safe side, tell women to continue using backup contraception during the entire course of antibiotics and for 7 days after.
Explain that sickness or antibiotic side effects such as diarrhea or vomiting can increase oral contraceptive failure.
Does birth control cause a foggy head feeling?
Depending on the type of migraine and associated symptoms, you may not be able to use hormonal birth control methods that contain estrogen. That still leaves plenty of choices. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Can a girl get pregnant if shes on birth control and you pull out?
No. It'd be a miracle if you did to be quite honest.
AnswerI would think so. Its always possible to get pregnant, even if the odds are against you. My best friends mom had something wrong with her that made it literaly impossible for her to have a baby, and yet here we are so many years later. The withdrawal method is definitely not the best way to prevent child birth, but we are only people, what can we do?I've seen this question around and I have already answered it once today and I wonder where this comes from. Of course birth control does not make it easier to get pregnant! Birth control prevents ovulation and you can not get pregnant without a egg. in order to get pregnant you have to quit using any type of birth control. And yes, birth control is not 100% effective but not using it is 0% effective. It never helps you getpregnant!
How long is NuvaRing effective?
The hormones last only as long as the rings in your body. The ring is supposed to be taken out every three weeks and you can go get a new one.
After Nuva Ring is out for seven days, you no longer have protection against pregnancy. If you had a regular 28 day cycle prior to using Nuva Ring, you can expect to ovulate in 2-4 weeks, and for your first post-ring period to come in 4-6 weeks.
You keep it in for three weeks, and remove it for one week. Pregnancy protection stops after it's been out for 7 days. Ovulation starts 2-4 weeks after that, and the next period arrives 4-6 weeks after.
After taking out the last Nuva Ring, you'll get your usual withdrawal bleed. After that, you can expect your next period in four to six weeks, if your periods were regular 28 day cycles prior to using Nuva Ring. If they were not regular before, they are likely to resume their previous irregular habit.
Depends a lot on a persons individual body and how it takes to the active medication in the bc also depends on how long you were on the birth control. It should stay in your systematleast the 7 days you on your off week. But sometimes people will find when ttc that it can take months to get a bfp when others get a bfp within the next month.
Can birth control shorten the length of your period?
Yes. It depends what pills you re on. Many cause your menus to become lighter. ( some time a 1, 2 or 3 day period)
Doctors have discovered there is no medical need for a period.
Many doctors will now prescribe 3 months worth of pills to be taken straight with a one week break after 3 months (This results in 4 periods a year)
IUD's are another form of birth control that can virtually eliminate periods all together. and they are MUCH safer than they were 30 yrs ago.
hopes this helps to answer your question
From what I believe, BC pills contain progestin (which is a synthetic version of progesterone.) During a regular cycle progesterone is released during ovulation and continues in higher doses during pregnancy. The progesterone is the hormone responsible for building the uterus up so that the fertilized egg has a healthy spot to implant. When a body feels that the progesterone is high it assumes it is because implantation has occurred and therefore does not release another egg. So BC pills trick your body into not releasing the eggs from the ovaries by hormone manipulation. That is why it is so important to take the pills as scheduled and not miss any doses.
Can a teenager in New Mexico get birth control without a parent?
Yes, teens in Massachusetts have the explicit right to get birth control without parental consent. A statewide program pays for these services. You can see your pediatrician, women's health care provider, or local family planning agency to access these services. The family planning agency will likely know about opportunities for you to get free or low-cost services as well.
Can birth control pills mess up your cycle?
Yes, the birth control pill will mess with your period in that it stops periods.
The pill works by suppressing the menstrual cycle so that you do not ovulate, thus in turn you do not menstruate - the bleeding experienced on the pill is a withdrawal bleed caused by the drop in synthetic hormones when going from active to inactive pills or the week break.
If you're looking only for birth control protection, you've got four choices, three of which will be discussed below:
The first is another form of birth control. Before you move away from condoms, you need to know the VD/AIDS status of everyone you're having sex with. If you two are monogamous, meaning you don't sleep with anyone else, this is pretty easy. If either of you have sex with multiple partners, you HAVE to use condoms every time you have sex. No options.
The second is the Skin Condom. It's made from sheep intestines. Very expensive--like $2.50 per condom expensive--and they're porous so viruses and germs go right through hence they are no good for disease prevention. But for birth control in a monogamous relationship these are excellent--you can feel each other much better with a skin condom than with a latex one, so sex with a skin condom is really good.
Third is the polyurethane condom. When these came out they were awful--they were fragile and you couldn't feel a damn thing through one. Now they use a much better polymer and I think they're better than latex ones as they transfer heat better. The sweet thing about polyurethane condoms is they're not sensitive to petroleum-based lubricants like latex ones are. A lot of people like scented massage oil during foreplay; it's basically floral-scented baby oil. It will eat right through a latex condom, but it won't do anything to a polyurethane one. These are not available in textures, ribs, studs or other novelty shapes, just plain for now. Also, if you are lucky enough to have a partner who is too big to fit in a poly condom, you are SOL. They only come in one size. Most men will fit in one, but for the more well endowed, well, sleep with someone else.
And fourth is the female condom. Sold as Reality, these are also polyurethane. These are for women who sleep with jerks. If the loser guy you're with won't use a condom, you can put this thing in place, which requires a minor in engineering to accomplish, and have some sort of protection. They're available but they're really expensive.
If I needed non-latex protection, I'd use polyurethane male condoms. They work (better than latex, in my opinion) and they're not outrageously expensive.
There isn't another type of condoms that I am aware of, but there are other forms of birth control. Condoms are your best bet against STDs though. Talk to the pharmacist or your doctor and see if there are other alternatives.
Can you get pregnant after using birth control for six years?
There's no definite answer to when you'll actually become pregnant, but once your period has returned to its natural rythm your chances of pregnancy are back to where they'd be if you hadn't been on the pill.
Can you still get pregnant if i missed one day of your birth control but used a condom?
You would need to be ovulating to become pregnant... (that is if any sperm went inside you). The sperm would have to travel up and hit the egg. Condoms act as a barrier to prevent the sperm from hitting the egg. So overall, No you should not get pregnant.
No form of birth control is ABSOLUTLY sure (other than not having sex at all). Condoms and birth control pills are each about 99%; if you use both then you are at 99,99 % which is as good as it gets but still not 100%.
It's unusual. Make a list of all medications, herbs, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs you're using and discuss the matter with your health care provider and/or pharmacist. An exam may be needed.
Does stopping the birth control pill cause bleeding?
Yes irregular bleeding or spotting, especially if you stopped mid cycle is a common side effect of stopping BCP.
In my experience yes because your body is use to the pill and when it is taken away then your body thinks that it is that time again. Also wen you are supose to hae your pirod and you take the pills they are just a reminder pill so that you wont forget so it is not really medicated. Your body will think that you are not taking the medicine so it must be time to hav eyou cycle.
What happens if you dont want to take off the birth control patch anymore?
There is no special regimen for "leveling off" the hormones in your body. If your periods were regular before you started the patch, you will likely ovulate two to four weeks after stopping the patch, and then will have your period four to six weeks after stopping.
Is it normal to have a very very light period for your first period?
I wouldn't be too concerned, it is possible implantation bleeding. If you know for sure that you are pregnant, it is probably not going to be your period, although some women have experienced a "first" period then learns a couple of weeks later that they really are pregnant. It is possible that it could be implantation bleeding caused by the fertilized egg to attach itself to the uterine wall. Or it could be a cervical change that can cause vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can also be a symptom of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Another cause for bleeding during pregnancy is a miscarriage although the first two reasons for bleeding are more common, it is still a good idea to contact your doctor if you are too concerned.
