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A male asked:
Natural" methods of contraception?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Kurssanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
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.
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Is it natural to feel nauseous after taking Plan B contraception?
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Plan B: Yes, plan B can cause nausea, among other side effects.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Can you please suggest the best method of contraception to use as a back up to condoms?
Dr. Laura Garabediananswered
Adolescent Medicine 39 years experience
Contraception: Nuvaring is excellent........It allows you to always be in control without worrying about side effects that BCP can cause.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Using the "pull out" method for a year with my girl for contraception, you guys say its v. Ineffective. Should we test our fertility?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Fertility: If you want a baby & the responsibilities that entails, continue your "pull-out" method; eventually, it will fail & you'll get pregnant. If, however, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Could you switch between birth control brands or methods of contraception without side effects?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Maybe,maybe not: One of the reasons for dozens of available BCP's is the difference in individual women.Various pills have a differing combinations or doses of hormone... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Mywife is lactating 4months baby can she go with lipsloop contraception when it should be kept and is it good are else which method is good.Nt condom?
Dr. Nonyelu Anyichieanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Contraception : It is tough to advice your wife without the full medical history. Nonetheless most contraceptions are safe with breastfeeding. The loop you are referr... Read More
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