A 17-year-old female asked:
what are some ways to prevent pregnancy but still get your period each month?
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Dr. Stephen Southard answered
15 years experience Internal Medicine
Birth control: Many forms of hormonal birth control allow for regular periods to continue to occur. Additionally, you can utilize spermacides and barrier contraception like male/female condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, etc.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Birth control pills: This can be prescribed by your physician so you get breakthrough bleeding every month
Answered on Aug 25, 2014
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Dr. Wendy Askew answered
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Artificial 'period': They prevent ovulation from occurring by exposing the body to higher than normal hormone levels (they 'simulate' a pregnancy state). The last 2-7 day ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Start with a test: If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available at any pharmacy.
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Dr. Joel Rivera Jimenez answered
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Pregnancy: 1 week before the start of your next period is probably unlikely to avoid getting pregnant. If you had unprotected intercourse pregnancy is always a p ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Audrey Lance answered
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The Pill: As long as you take your pill every single day, and don't forget to take it, it should prevent pregnancy with 99% success. However, if you are still e ... Read More
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