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Could Douching After Sex Stop Me From Getting Pregnant
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Could douching after sex stop me from getting pregnant?
No: Not really, not reliably enough to depend on it. ...Read more
Douching (Definition)
This refers to the systematic internal rinsing of the vagina. You typically use a kit specifically designed for this. A solution is in a plastic bottle like container with a thin tube (straw like) extending from it. The tube is inserted and the bottle is squeezed. The tube has a tip that allows the solution to spray around inside. The solution and any other contents can drain ...Read more
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Can peroxide kill sperm. Guy came in me got BV use peroxide water douche will it stop me from getting pregnant?
Contraception: Nope. Not at all. Sperm swim very quickly to and into the cervix. ...Read more
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Can douching after sex help me from getting pregnant?
Not likely: Probably won't help much. After live sperm are placed into the vagina, they begin a very rapid trip to the ovaries. Within seconds many will be in your cervix, and within 90 seconds many will be swarming around your ovaries. In both cases, a douche won't get them. Find another method of birth control. ...Read more
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Is douching after sex the same thing has cleaning up with water and soap and will this affect getting pregnant?
No: Douching after sex will not prevent you from getting pregnant. Use condoms or see a doctor about something more consistent to prevent pregnancy. ...Read more
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I had sex and the condom broke, it was 3-4 days before my ovulation day...and I had a Plan B pill less than 2 hours after sexual intercourse. What are my chances of getting pregnant?
Minimal, but..: It is unlikely, but wait and see if your period shows up or not. Plan B is not a 100% effective medication. ...Read more
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When a girl douche will that mess up the chance of getting pregnant?
Possibly: By douching the vaginal ph can change and become more hostile to sperm. ...Read more
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Can douching cause problems getting pregnant?
Yes! Do not douche!: Douching can increase the risk of infection. A healthy vagina should clean itself. If you feel that you have an abnormal discharge, please see your gynecologist. ...Read more
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After douching at a young age will it affect me getting pregnant later?
No: But bear in mind that douching is deemed unnecessary and probably actually reduces the natural vaginal defenses. If you think you need to douche, you may have an infection and should see your doctor about it. ...Read more
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Fever after sexual intercourse is a sign of getting pregnant?
No: A fever should not occur after intercourse. ...Read more
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After sex 4days later if we take medicine she will get pregnant or not?? can u tell me any medicine that can stop her getting pregnant??
Plan B: Anyone having intercourse without birth control or condoms may get pregnant. If intercourse was within 72 hours you consider taking plan b. Ella (ulipristal acetate) is another brand that can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. Plan b is a high dose of birth control to disrupt the hormonal patterns to delay or prevent ovulation. Abnormal bleeding after is common. Check preg test in 10 days. ...Read more
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I would like to know how to get the pill that will stop me from getting pregnant. Do I have to make an appointment at the doctors?
OCP or morning after: Do you mean emergency contraception or birth control pills? Emergency contraception ("morning after" pill) is available without a prescription; birth control pill needs prescriptions in the us. ...Read more
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If I take a bath right after sex, can it stop me from getting pregnant?
Contraception: While bathing after intercourse is a refreshing thing to do there is no evidence anywhere indicating that this an effective means of contraception. Do it anyway for feeling refreshed. ...Read more
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Second day of sex is there anyway to stop getting pregnant??
Plan B: Use over the counter Plan B emergency contraception if intercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. ...Read more
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Probably a dumb question but I jist ate a ton after sex. Like way more than I should have. We are trying to get pregnant. Could the fact that I just oerate a lot effect my chances of getting pregnant?
No, it won't: No, eating a lot after sex does not affect chances of becoming pregnant. If you are binge-eating though, this could affect your health in the long run. ...Read more
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I want to get pregnant... I have unprotected sex everyday what is my chance of getting pregnant?
TTC: If 19 is your correct age, and if you and your partner have no fertility problems then your chance is roughly 20% per cycle and around 85-90 % in one year. ...Read more
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I had unprotected sex 7 days before ovulation, can I get pregnant? What are the chances of getting pregnant?
Very low: It is very unlikely, however, I suggest you use consistent contraception as appropriate. ...Read more
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If I had unprotected sex 2-3 days before ovulation, can I get pregnant? What are the chances of getting pregnant?
Absolutely: Sperm can survive for about 3 days in the female reproductive system, so timing is perfect for fertilization. Estimates from single event during fertile period, but most I've read range 20-33% likelihood of conception. When period due, check home pregnancy test. ...Read more
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I had unprotected sex on Sunday, and I'm scared of getting pregnant, what can I do to stop an possible pregnancy?
ELLA: If you weigh <200lbs and had unprotected sex w/i past 5 days, call your DR asap for an RX for ELLA, a very safe and effective drug for preventing pregnancy provided it is taken w/i 5 days. Some studies suggest it may be less effective if you weigh >200lbs. Another option is a Paragard IUD inserted w/i 5 days. It is highly effective w/o regard to weight, and provides contraception for up to 10yrs ...Read more
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She recently had unprotected sex. She DOESN'T want to get pregnant. Any tips on avoiding getting pregnant? How to know? Did NOT take Plan B pill.
Sure, with willpower: It's great that a teen does not want to get pregnant. Because the whole point of sex (in nature) is to make babies, the way to not get pregnant is to not have sex. So, she must use her brain and willpower, to promise herself that she won't have sex again until... probably after the wedding. For yesterday's problem, she must tell her doctor how many days after sex it is, so her Dr. Can advise her. ...Read more
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I am trying to get pregnant with baby number to, and im wondering why I ovulated 2 times this month. Had sex both times. Chances of getting pregnant?
Yes: You may have become pregnant. Chances of ovulating twice in a month are very low though. Good luck! ...Read more
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Hi, we have sex at every weekends, what are the chances of getting pregnant and what all the things should we do to get pregnant as soon as possible?
Pregnancy rates: Pregnancy rates are best with intercourse at least every other day since sperm can survive for approximately 3 days. Having relations less frequently than every other day significantly reduces the chance that there will be living sperm to fertilize the egg when it ovulates. ...Read more
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If I get a medical abortion at 6-7 weeks on June 12 what is the likelyhood of me getting pregnant by having sex July 3??
Abortion: Unlikely but please ask the Gynecologist how likely that is to happen. ...Read more
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What can we do to have better luck of getting pregnant? How often should we have sex? Can low t make it hard to get me pg?
Timing: Timing is the most important thing when trying to get pregnant. Most women ovulate about 14 days before their period. It is best to start about 3 days before ovulation and continue for 1-2 d after you think it has happened, once a day. If not pregnant after a year, it is time to seek help unless the cycles are irregular. Low t in men can be a problem but giving testosterone can make it worse. ...Read more
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A friend of mine is trying to get pregnant she had sex 10/4, 10/6, 10/7 her ovulation day was the eighth did she miss her chance of getting pregnant?
No: Having sex on the 3 days before ovulation is a good way to get pregnant. That's how people usually get pregnant. No need to think about it now, but if the next normal, regular period does not come (is a week late), then one can do a urine pregnancy test at that time to see if there is a baby on the way. Urine pregnancy tests are sold everywhere. ...Read more
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I want to stop my birth control but still scared of getting pregnant I'm 37 is it still possible that I will get pregnant I've been taking it for 11 yrs?
Yes: If you have unprotected sex, you can get pregnant. ...Read more
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I experienced sex with clothes with my boyfriend and had sex with condoms and clothes with him too. Is there any possibility of me getting pregnant? And how to get pregnant?
Sex with clothes: Could you define what sex with clothes is? I am not sure what took place with your boyfriend, but for pregnancy to occur the penis has to penetrate the vagina and then ejaculation of sperm has to occur from the penis while inside the vagina. A sperm has to travel up the fallopian tube and meet up with an egg to produce a pregnancy. Hope that helps ...Read more
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I had an unprotected sex with my GF on 8 April 2016, I don't know weather she is pregnant or not, taking REGESTRONE can stop her getting pregnant?
Hmmm.....: A woman taking Regestrone (norethisterone)each day is taking a birth control pill, and therefore, sex with her is not "unprotected" sex with regards to pregnancy prevention. Any fertile couple having sex should be ready to be married, settled down, and with stable jobs providing health insurance, because "surprise babies" do happen from time to time, and babies have many doctor visits. ...Read more
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Can you get pregnant if you had sex the day after you started your bleeding period? If you are bleeding, what are the chances of you getting pregnant?
Even: Even though pregnancy is always possible with unprotected sex, it is much, much less likely during the beginning of your period, so chances are pretty slim. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
Getting Pregnant (Definition)
Conception is the act of the man's sperm attaching to and entering ("fertilizing") the woman's egg. This fusion leads to the ...Read more
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