Question 1

withdrawal from birth control and pregnancy can be almost identical along with symptoms.. is there any difference between the two? differences between the spotting? or the discharge?

Accepted Answer

: Withdrawal bleeding often presents like a normal menses , whereas conception bleeding usually occurs as spotting of less than 48 hour duration. Take care.

Question 2

what is the likelihood of pregnancy with a combination of correct birth control use in addition to withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Possible: ANY time that you have vaginal intercourse, there is a chance of pregnancy! Pre-ejaculate can contain some sperm so withdrawal is not a reliable birth control. If you are using an appropriate BC, there is less chance, but it is still not 0%. Be sure to use protection- condoms and another reliable birth control method- every time, if you do not wish to get pregnant.

Question 3

how effective is withdrawal as a birth control method to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not very: Withdrawal is not very effective for birth control pill.  It is essential to use a barrier method if true birth control is required.

Question 4

with all the percentages/chances of the withdrawal method, spermicide condoms and birth control(took on time) whats the actual chance of pregnancy with all combined? im curious?

Accepted Answer

: withdrawal- 20% condom 12-13% hormonal -6%

Question 5

if i get a withdrawal bleed on the birth control pill during placebo week is that a confirmation of the absence of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

In short, yes: Any bleeding, in the appropriate time course and amount should be considered physiologically within normal limits. Any heavy bleeding that is at an unusual time should be investigated by your OB -Gyne

Question 6

is combining the withdrawal method and oral contraceptives (the combined birth control pill) effective at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: You asked this question before. There is no reliable statistic data for withdrawal method so I would add another 5% effectiveness on top of combination BC pills and that's why I come up with the 95% effectiveness. Unfortunately, there is no method with 100% effectiveness even with tubal ligation.

Question 7

partner had successful vasectomy. sperm count at zero. i'm on birth control. we use condoms and withdrawal method. chances of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No sperm: No sperm, no pregnancy possible.  The main reason to continue using condoms is to protect against STDs. Birth control pills are 99% protective against pregnancy. Withdrawal method unnecessary given partner has had a vasectomy, you are on birth control pills and you are using condoms.

Question 8

is a quantitative blood pregnancy test definite at 3 and a half weeks after sex? it was at a level of 3. im on birth control and got my withdrawal bleeding, change of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, 3.5 weeks after a sexual encounter a quantitative hCG level should be definite, i.e. no conception if hCG level is less than 5.

Question 9

i got a quantitative blood test done at 3 and a half weeks after intercourse, and i took a urine test 5 weeks after, all negative. ive had a withdrawal bleed from my birth control, any chance of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: No. What you described is not consistent with a pregnant state.

Question 10

miss my period because i change birth control. no withdrawal bleed in two weeks. pregnancy test negative. now having painful intercourse.

Accepted Answer

Painful sex: There can be multiple causes. Dryness is one of them. More time to foreplay increases lubrication of the vagina. You can also use water based lubricant. Also decreased estrogen in the blood increase dryness of the vagina. You can get that checked. If it is low estrogen hormone supplement can help. Another cause is vaginismus which to treat is much more difficult. You need to see an expert gyn.

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Withdrawal from birth control and pregnancy can be almost identical along with symptoms.. is there any difference between the two? differences between the spotting? or the discharge?

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What is the likelihood of pregnancy with a combination of correct birth control use in addition to withdrawal?

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How effective is withdrawal as a birth control method to prevent pregnancy?

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With all the percentages/chances of the withdrawal method, spermicide condoms and birth control(took on time) whats the actual chance of pregnancy with all combined? im curious?

A member asked:

If i get a withdrawal bleed on the birth control pill during placebo week is that a confirmation of the absence of pregnancy?

A member asked:

Is combining the withdrawal method and oral contraceptives (the combined birth control pill) effective at preventing pregnancy?

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Partner had successful vasectomy. sperm count at zero. i'm on birth control. we use condoms and withdrawal method. chances of pregnancy?

A member asked:

Is a quantitative blood pregnancy test definite at 3 and a half weeks after sex? it was at a level of 3. im on birth control and got my withdrawal bleeding, change of pregnancy?

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I got a quantitative blood test done at 3 and a half weeks after intercourse, and i took a urine test 5 weeks after, all negative. ive had a withdrawal bleed from my birth control, any chance of pregnancy?

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Miss my period because i change birth control. no withdrawal bleed in two weeks. pregnancy test negative. now having painful intercourse.

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