Question 1

natural" methods of contraception?

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Many options: In addition to hormone containing birth control options- pill, iud, arm implant, vaginal ring- there are non hormonal options, such as a condom, essure or tubal ligation, spermicide, non- hormonal iud, diaphragm and pull out and rhythm methods. Each has a very unique benefit and effectiveness rate. Read up before choosing.

Question 2

what causes hormonal contraception to fail?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is 100%: The most common cause of failed hormonal contraception is related to user-error:  missed pills, patch, ring, shot, etc, but even if you use a method perfectly, failures can happen.  Next to permanent sterilization, the most effective methods include iuds and implants--which are "forgettable"--and not as subject to user-error, making them easy and very effective to use.

Question 3

what are some methods of male contraception?

Accepted Answer

Condoms/abstinence: Condoms and abstinence are the only reliable, proven, reversible, and legal ones. Vasectomy is effective but permanent. That's it, i'm afraid.

Question 4

what are the risks of contraception injection?

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Same as the OCP: Same as oral contraceptive deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism which are clots on the legs , that travel back to the heart and from there to the lungs. If large enough  could cause a fulminant pulmonary embolus and be lethal on most cases.

Question 5

best contraception for 3 years gap between kids?

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Condoms, BCP's: Condoms are the best contraception that is not irreversible for the male partner, and birth control pills, as long as a woman does not have any specific contraindications ( smoking, clotting issues, liver disease, some thyroid disorders, etc) are the safest for most women. Other contraception includes barrier foams and spermicidal gels, IUD's,  and provera (medroxyprogesterone) injections

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does medical aid pay for contraception?

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Wrong place to ask: This is a public information site based primarily in the US where volunteer physicians answer a range of medical questions. We are seen worldwide. We have no access to or knowledge of your local health insurance systems or clinics. When you have such questions you need to ask them of the organization that provides them.

Question 7

can i drink if i started to use contraception patch?

Accepted Answer

I guess: I guess, you are referring to drinking alcohol. If so, yes, you can drink, although, remember, the first month of use of the contraceptive patch, you are not guaranteed full protection from pregnancy. Also, if you are someone who gets drunk, i don't  give you green light by sending this message, because drinking is bad and you should not drink for other reasons. Alcohol doesn't interfere w/patch.

Question 8

are signs of ovulation predictable for contraception?

Accepted Answer

No: Signs of ovulation are not sufficient to provide contraception.  The signs of ovulation, like cervical or vaginal fluid, or ovarian pain, are not always present when ovulation occurs.

Sperm can last a long time in the cervix after ejaculation, so timing is not a good method of contraception.

Question 9

are there any high estrogen dose contraception pills?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: The estrogen in most combination  birth control pills(ones that contain estrogen and progesterone) is call ethinyl estradiol. High dose estrogen birth control contains either 35 or 50 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol (0.035 or 0.05 milligrams)

Question 10

changing contraception adviseable if spotting on pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spottng on the pill may not require a change in contraceptive method, but just a change in brand of pill.  Speak with your clinician.

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