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What is pre-cum?
Pre-cum is pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-ejaculatory fluid or Cowper's fluid) is the clear lubricating fluid that is issued...
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Is it possible to have vaginal spotting while on birth control?
yes, you can have some spotting while on the pill. It is actually one of the side effects of many different pills. Look at the...
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Is Loestrin 1-20 an effective method of birth control even though it is such a low dose?
All birth control pills are effective, but not all women can take the same pill. For some women certain pills don't work or are...
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Is vinegar good birth control?
No. I called an OBGYN office just to verify this. They said this is an old wives tail and is NOT effective birth control....
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Can you get pregnant with an IUD?
I have had the IUD since July of 2007 and i just found out that I am 19 weeks pregnant. It was found in my cervix and I do not...
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Will peeing after sex stop pregnancy?
This question has been protected due to constant vandalism. You may put comments on the discussion page as long as they are...
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What if you missed two birth control pills?
If you take your pills each day (preferably in the morning) and at the same time (or within about two hours of each other) and...
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What is the safe period for having sex?
This method is based on an observation that the ovulation in females takes place 2 weeks before menses. Now as we know that the...
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Can vinegar kill sperm?
That's about the same as asking if water does. even with a VASECTOMY it takes a while to be effective. One of the earliest birth...
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Can you be pregnant by pre cum if he did not ejaculate?
Yes, pre-cum contains sperm just as semen does. He doesn't need to ejaculate to get you pregnant. This is why withdrawal is...
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Are headaches common while taking Triphasil for birth control and Effexor for anxiety or depression?
I don't know what the correlation is between birth control and anxiety/depression medication but I do know that one of the side...
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Can you skip your period while taking Ortho Cyclen and is it safe?
If you didn't get your period while on the sugar pills, it's not necessarily a sign of pregnancy. Many women have very light or...
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What is the best form of birth control other than condoms and the pill?
The Very best form of Birth control is not to have sex at all. But if that isn't the answer you wanted here is the next best...
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How can you skip your period while taking Microgestin fe?
Usually all you need to do is not take the sugar pills (the brown pills) and start your new pack (all white)immediately after you...
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How long do you have to take Microgestin fe before it starts to take effect?
You have to take 7 days worth. From the Sunday when you first start taking it until the following Sunday. I take the same pills...
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How long does it takes to get pregnant after stopping the Nuvaring?
I don't know much about the nuvaring, but for most birth control you can get pregnant as soon as you stop taking it. There is no...
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How long do you have to be off birth control in order to get pregnant?
One day. I know a girl that was changing the pill she was on and had to wait a day in between ending the old pack and starting...
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How long after you stop taking birth control pills can you concieve?
Its possible to ovulate if you miss one of your birth control pills. So, basically anytime after you stop taking the pill you can...
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What is the best type of birth control if your boyfriend will not use a condom and you are not on the pill?
You can either dump him or if you think you "love him" you can use other sexual actions such as: oral sex or even anal if your in...
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What is the best way to prevent pregnancy if you want to conceive immediately after 3 years without any side effects?
I'm a bit confused by your question, but I think you mean you've been on birth control for three years and now want to get...
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Is it possible to skip a period using the Nuvaring?
I love the nuvaring :) i had been on the depo shot and it was killing me! all those side effects and i begin having pain in my...
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Does an IUD cause you to miss your period?
It depends on the IUD. I was on Mirena and I missed several periods, I can't tell you about other makes. I have a iud for...
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If you want to get pregnant in a few years what is the best birth control to use in the interim?
Pretty much anything, but norplant. Norplant is meant to stay in for five years. Taking the pill is fine. You can get...
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Will drinking vinegar prevent pregnancy?
No, it won't ever. It will do nothing to prevent either girl or boy from producing a child. Use a condom or some other form of...
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If you were pregnant and did not know it would using a Nuvaring affect the baby?
Not likely but you should take a test to ensure you aren't pregnant and if you are then take it out immediately.
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How long does it take to get pregnant after removing an IUD?
It is possible to become pregnant immediately after removal of an IUD. Even with mirena coils which contain small amounts of...
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Is there a shot or pill a guy would get from a doctor every two months to make him sterile for a certain amount of time?
There isn't any shot/pill for a guy at this time to prevent pregnancy. The only forms of birth control are condoms and...
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Is a vasectomy 100 percent guaranteed birth control?
Nothing is 100% but abstinence, but a vasectomy is highly effective. They are 99 to 99.5% effective at preventing pregnancy....
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Does precum occur right before an orgasm or can it be several minutes before?
Precum is the clear fluid that seeps from a guy's penis when he's aroused. When you touch the head for the first time and it's...
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What are some ways to prevent pregnancy?
Abstinence Cervical Barriers Combination Pills Progestin Pills Female Condoms Male Condoms Emergency...
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Are there herbs you can take to help prevent pregnancy?
It is said that you can use wild yam as birth control. You want to drink a tea made of it at least 3 times a day. Do a google...
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What is the best birth control method to practice so that when you go off it after three years you can conceive right away?
Talk to your doctor about the benefits of DEPO PROVERA it is a shot you get once every three months, and you can go off it at any...
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Is there a birth control method for guys to use?
Condoms and vasectomies are the only reliable types of birth control for men. Any other types of birth control are for women. The...
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Is there a way to prevent pregnancy without using contraceptives?
Yes, through the use of Natural Family Planning (NFP). NFP is a natural way to achieve or avoid pregnancy by learning to...
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Could having gone off seizure medication and birth control have anything to do with having a late period?
I don't know how seizure medication affects periods but I do know that menstrual cycles of many women are irregular when first...
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What is 'emergency contraception'?
Its synonymous of birth control.One or more actions, devices, or medications followed in order to deliberately prevent or reduce...
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What is the legal age to start taking birth control?
Ther is no legal age you can begin taking birth control when you begin your period you can start because that is the time you can...
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Can you get pregnant during the week that the Nuvaring is out?
If you are referring to the free week (the week you are supposed to start your period) you should be as safe as any other day...
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Will rinsing yourself with very cold water kill the sperm?
no, it wont kill the sperm. No the only thing that has been shown to kill sperm is spermicide which used in combination...
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How early should you begin taking birth control before you get married?
You should start on birth control at least a few months before having sexual intercourse to be sure it has taken effect. See...
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How do you avoid getting pregnant without using birth control?
Abstinence is the only way to avoid pregnancy wear a condom..everyone thinks that the universal solution to not getting...
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If a spermicidal condom breaks will the spermicide kill the sperm?
Mistakes cause more accidental pregnancies than condom or spermicide failure does. To avoid pregnancy, you should 1) always,...
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How do you get your insurance company to cover removing an embedded IUD and what could happen to you if it is never removed?
Not sure about the first part of the question, but embedded IUDs can be a dangerous problem. It can put you at higher risk for...
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If you have been on Seasonale for less than two weeks what are the chances of getting pregnant from unprotected sex?
At anytime you have unprotected sex there is a possibility of becoming pregnant; even if you are the pill. Also, taking...
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What are the chances of getting pregnant while using the copper IUD?
Its failure rate is 0.1 to 0.4 per hundred women years . Combined oral contraceptive is 0.2-0.3 and barrier methods 2 to 15. If...
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Is the use of a condom or the withdrawal method with the pill more effective than the pill by itself?
While using a condom is not likely to further reduce the odds of getting pregnant by very much, it is still a good precaution. ...
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Are there any food sources that may help prevent pregnancy?
Not one I've heard of. Preventative measures is the only cure against pregnancy. Abstinence is even better if you are...
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How long does it take to get your period after you have started taking the Sugar Pill for birth control?
I take BC pills and with me it us usually the 3rd or 4th pill in the last week.......hopes this helps........ It just varies,...
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How long after starting birth control can a guy start to ejaculate in the female?
I just started birth control and my doctor told me to wait atleast 1 month, but I think she is just trying to be cautious,...
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If you were on Depo and are now on Evra and your nipples are sore is this because you changed birth control or are you pregnant?
My name is Cara and I am 17 years old. I was on the depo shot for 2 years and then changed to the patch. I have had really bad...
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What are the chances of getting pregnant when using no birth control?
A number of factors dictate whether you can become pregnant (or not). Ex: age, health and numerous others. Generally speaking,...
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How much longer would you have to wait to get pregnant if you stopped taking birth control a week and a half ago?
It depends. Did you stop taking the pill during your bleeding phase, or did you stop somewhere else in your cycle? If you...
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Would taking 5 birth control pills at a time have any major side effects?
From what I've heard from health professionals, it is the same as taking twice the dose of the morning after pill. Because of...
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What is wrong if you've been off birth control for two months and you were always regular before but this month you had your period twice?
I had this problem myself, but the second period was accompanied by a really bad pain in my side. I went to a doctor and found...
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Does alcohol affect birth control?
It depends what type of birth control is being considered. The best type of birth control is abstinence. In this case, alcohol...
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If you were to take birth control after sex would it kill your chances of pregnancy?
No, but Planned Parenthood may be able to prescribe the "Morning after pill." You need double the birth control dose to be...
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Can you reduce the risk of pregnancy after you've had unsafe sex?
Yes, call your planned parenthood for the morning after pill. I think you can use it up to 72hrs after sex.
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Is there any form of birth control that has no side effects?
Abstinence Periodic planning... which is measuring your Basal Body Temperature to find out when you're ovulating and to avoid...
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Can you become pregnant from pre-ejaculate fluid if you recently quit taking birth control pills and don't use condoms?
Coming from a person that has had medical training and having a child born from the "pullout" method. If you have sex without...
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If you spotted for one day on your new birth control and then skipped a month could you have been pregnant and spotting?
Yes, but this situation is normal. When I first started the pill, my doctor told me that it is normal to miss the first period...
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If someone had unprotected sex what can be done to make sure that no pregnancy will occur?
Easy easy, go to your local clinic a maximum of 78 hours after unprotected sex and ask for the morning after pill. Remember that...
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Can medications affect Depo Provera?
Having blood drawn won't affect the shot, but I'm not sure about other mediactions. You should always tell your doctor that you...
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More than three weeks since stopping Loestrin after having been on it for five weeks and it has been eight weeks since your last period how long should you wait before seeing a doctor?
You stopped taking it altogether? If you are not sure if you are pregnant, take a test. If you are concerned that you haven't...
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What is wrong if you are not on birth control this month and started a light period and on its 7th day a pregnancy test was negative?
Stress can affect your cycle whether on BC or not. Also, using something like the "Plan B" pill might have the side effect of...
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Can you remove the IUD?
I wouldnt try it, I have been told(I also have one) that it does hurt when removed because the "wings" have opened inside. So it...
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Does a tampon prevent the sperm from fertilizing the egg at all?
NO !! of course not ,, think about how it got there to start with, no!!!! the sperm got there first... a tampon would...
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Is it normal to have your period just after an IUD was put in by a doctor?
Yes it is normal. The tissues inside are very fragile. If you should have excessive bleeding at any given time while you have...
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Is it true you can have sex without a condom after your period you can't get pregnant for 2 weeks because there is no egg?
Having unprotected sex at any time can be risky, and that includes during your period. Sex without a condom during periods can...
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Is it harder to get pregnant when you go off birth control if you have been on it for 8 years?
There is no strong evidence that suggests that the long you're on the pill, the longer it takes to become pregnant. ...
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How much sperm do you need to get pregnant?
It only takes ONE (1) single sperm to fertilize an egg. Here is more input and advice: It takes just 1 sperm to get...
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How can you delay your period?
Using Seasonale, or some street drugs make you stop having your period all together. But I never think that it is a good idea to...
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When you stop taking birth control after taking it for a year will it affect your pregnancy in the long run?
I do not believe this is true. For some people it can be harder to get pregnant at first. It can take a few months for the pill...
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Do you have to get a pelvic exam to get birth control?
I'm pretty sure they don't force you.. I have been looking around on the web and different sites say different things. They can't...
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After an abortion when is it safe to start birth control?
Generally, it's safe to take immediately. I know that when I had mine, I was prescribed pain meds and birth control pills at the...
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Can a pill help stop pregnancy after you've had sex?
Yes of course! This is a 'morning after pill' FAQ! Up to 72 hours (or even 120 according to some research) afterwards, but...
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When was the NuvaRing invented?
NuvaRing was first approved in The Netherlands on February 14, 2001, then by all 14 other countries then in the European Union on...
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What are some household spermicides?
There are none that are both safe and effective. I would avoid going down this road altogether, as most "home remedies" are...
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Who invented the NuvaRing?
I can't answer your question exactly, but the company that invented it is Organon, and it first received FDA approval in 2001, so...
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What is abdul kalam's email id?
hi sir, this is ur fan i'm studying III b.tech gates institute of technology.
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Can you get pregnant if you were on amoxil and missed a pill on a Monday and a Wednesday in your first week but use the foam?
Yes, you can. the first week of pills is one of the most important weeks not to miss even one dose. You can still get pregnant...
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If you had an affair during your ovulation and it was unprotected how do you kill the sperm inside of you?
Actually, you're MOST likely to get pregnant around the time of ovulation. The medication in question in the previous answer is...
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Is it possible to become pregnant after being on depo for 2 years then immediately switching to the pill without having received a period?
I hope I can answer your question with my story. I was on Depo for 7 years, before I wanted to have children. one year and 8...
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Can you be pregnant if you have not had your period for awhile and have been on depot lupron?
if u r getting fatter or had any recent sexual activity there is a possiablity your pregnant. you may also be suffering from...
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If you get a man's semen on your hand and later wash your hands is the sperm really off your skin and body?
The only thing I know is sperm is water soluble, so it should wash away with water. Unless it's trapped in your nails. BUT what...
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What cancels birth control?
Not using any . I know some medications can Cancel out birth control up to 80%. I was previously on Tegretol and want to...
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What are the odds of getting pregnant if she uses birth control and you use a condom?
The odds of that are probably zero, although no contraception is 100% reliable, the chances of becoming pregnant when you're on...
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How effective are vasectomies?
Effectiveness: 99%+ once a vasetomy is performed the man must wait a certain amount of time before having intercourse. Also the...
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Can lo estrin cause skin bruising?
The most common cause of excessive bruising is low Vitamin C. Estrin is a brand name of a vitamin suppliment that has...
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Why would birth control make you bleed heavy and have severe pain?
In most women, birth control lightens periods and pain. Often times though, these side effects are worse when first starting the...
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What makes you miss a period if you're on Loestrin?
I'm on Loestrin and have just missed my first period on it in three years...but three weeks ago I missed three pills and had to...
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Will you miss your period if you take birth control a week before your period?
It varies by person. But I've done this before and you will probably just have a really light period (i.e. spotting).
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Is it true that a man's sperm can stay inside a woman for 4 weeks and if removing the IUD can she then get pregnant?
No sperm does not live that long. The rest of your question confuses me. If she removes the IUD AFTER you have sex - can she...
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Can taking birth control add to your anxiety and depression?
Get off the birth control pill! It is known to cause breast cancer, clotting and in some cases strokes. That little pill is...
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Has anyone ever heard of encare contraception for women and does it really work?
Hello, I have used Encare. As we speak I am pregnant while using Encare. I would say, it doesn't work. I was NOT planning on...
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Is the use of a condom and the withdrawal method effective?
There is no use for withdrawal when using condoms. If you are afraid of the condom being burst then use a spermicide along with...
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Can you get pregnant if a guy wears a condom and you are on birth control and he pulls out when he starts to ejaculate?
NO need to worry as long as you have not missed a day taking your pill and the condom did not fall off while he pulled out you...
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How do you wash out your vagina after sex to prevent pregnancy or STDs?
There is NO post-sex protection. Douching is not recommended, especially to prevent STDs, HIV or pregnancy. First, douching...
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Could birth control affect the results of a pregnancy test?
Nope, thats what I thought when I became pregnant with my son, but the doctor told me that birth contol can't mess with the...
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Does the chance of getting pregnant increase after having an IUD in for 5 years if it has not been replaced?
I dont think so, as long as it is still in place, and you have no infections. You should be fine. I have had mine for almost 3...
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What are the chances of pregnancy if you are on birth control and use a condom and the withdrawal method?
Condom: 98%; used correctly. 84% on average (based on typical users) Birth Control: 99%, slightly less if used as...
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