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Withdrawal method of contraception
Coitus interruptus is the withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. Some semen frequently escapes before full withdrawal and before ejaculation, which is enough to cause a pregnancy.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 35-year old female asked:
Ultrasound 4w 6 days. (24th June) is conception resulting from 7th June or 16th of April? Withdrawal bleed from contraception pill in between dates.
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A 26-year old male asked:
Withdrawl and condom safe contraception? Combined? And if sperm can get through condoms without cracking up?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Took 8 gynera pills as emergency contraception after withdrawl sex now period will be delayed or on time as still 4 days to my cycle and getting period cramps and feeling like period but no period yet panicking?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you tell me about the withdrawal method of birth control?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How much the BMI of 25-27 of my gf can affect the effectiveness of Belara? Should we use more than withdrawal as a backup method for birth control?
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A 29-year old female asked:
3.5 months post partum, breastfeeding and using withdrawal method. Is this an effective method of birth control?
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A male asked:
natural" methods of contraception?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are some methods of male contraception?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are some contraception methods for people with factor v lieden?
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A 31-year old asked:
What are possible contraception methods for people with factor v lieden?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are effective contraception methods for people with factor v lieden?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How effective is the natural family planning method for contraception?
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A 45-year old asked:
Can you please suggest the best method of contraception to use as a back up to condoms?
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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?
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A 37-year old asked:
Could you switch between birth control brands or methods of contraception without side effects?
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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?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I want to find out which is the best contraception method I can use to prevent pregnancy. Would it be taking a pill/getting an injection or getting a patch?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I've had mixed reactions regarding the effectiveness of the birth control pill in the first month. Is a secondary method of contraception absolutely required if I am on say, day fourteen of my first pack of pills? Or can I place reliance on the pills alon
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A 19-year old female asked about a 20-year old female:
Could a head cold be a symptom of pregnancy, 5 days late and had unprotected sex pull out method just went off contraception 2 weeks ago?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Me and my girl are only using the "pull out" method for contraception. What more besides a condom and contraceptive pills could I introduce to us?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I dont use contraception. Last period was on feb 16. Had unprotected intercourse (pull out method) on feb 27. Observed just 3 to 4 drops of spotting on March 5. What does the spotting mean? is there something that I should worry about?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi Im turning 27 this January, planning to get married in Jan 26th, need to get advice on contraception as Im planning to postpone the pregnancy for 3 years(30s) whats the best contraceptive method with least side effects and fast reversible ?
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A 92-year old asked:
If hepc is sexually transmitted, do barrier methods of contraception (condoms, diaphragm) help?
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A 28-year old female asked:
How important it is to take ocps with spironolactone , if i'm already using alternate method of contraception? Does ocp do long term harm to the body
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A 19-year old female asked about a 20-year old female:
Are you able to get pregnant off pre-ejaculation? Just went off contraception and had unprotected sex but used pull out method now period is late help
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have 3 more pills of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to take - how long until my COC (Yaz) is fully effective again? Should I use a secondary method of contraception?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Does isotretinoin interfere with birth control pills (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)? Is another contraception method recommended while on it?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I had a mirena iud implanted on Monday Oct 23rd on the 8th day of my cycle. My barrier method of contraception (condom) broke during sexual intercourse Tuesday Oct 24th and I am very concerned. Will I need to take emergency contraception? Or will the m
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A 43-year old asked:
What are common birth control withdrawal symptoms?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Withdrawal and birth control pill together - effective?
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