Does someone know at what part of the menstrual cycle one is less likely to conceive?  Or any means of birth control that are the best?
199420
AFter the fourteenth day (normally).  Birth contral depends on your age, weight, smoking or not.  Condoms of course almost guarntee no STD's so should always be used, but if you're married and committed, the ring is great.  No need to remember to take every day.
632368
Contrary to what 2LTgrl51 says, it is possible for ovulation to take place more than once a month.  I have worked in the OB/GYN field for more than 18 years, and I can tell you of many instances where this has happened, such as, fraternal twins, etc.  Every woman does not have "textbook" periods and ovulation, and if she did, there would be no use for any birth control method because you could accurately predict when ovulation was occurring.  Whether it is "normal" or not, I would say that it can be "normal" if it is normal for that person.
366348
I have the Mirena.....I haven't had a problem with it.  I don't think it is possible for too much to be released.  The way it was explained to me was the hormone stay localized inside the uterus so I doubt much would happen.
300344
The success rate of birth control pills is about 97 - 99%, if taken correctly. So yes- it is very possible to get pregnant.  Only abstinence is 100% effective.  I have known a few women over the yrs who had gotten pregnant, depsite being on the pill.
325376
You ovulate once a month.that time is 12-16 days after your period.that is the best time to get preg.sperm can take up to a week to die.so i guess the best time to do it with as little chance of getting preg would be about 1-2 days after your period.Or 1-2 days before.but really you should always us a condom.STDs and all that stuff.
673426
Your best bet is to wait til your period starts, like the directions say ... the reason being that on the off chance you're pregnant, you shouldn't take the Pill, because it could be bad for the baby.  Once your period starts, it's safe to start taking them.  I know it's annoying to have to wait, but it's best to work with your body.
316971
For example, women with very low body fat, such as athletes, may cease to menstruate. The presence of menstruation does not prove that ovulation took place; women who do not ovulate may have menstrual cycles. Those anovulatory cycles tend to take place less regularly and show greater variation in cycle length. In addition, the absence of menstruation also does not prove that ovulation did not take place, because hormone disruptions in non-pregnant women can suppress bleeding on occasion. \n\n\nThere are a few african tribes whose women ovulate...but don't menstruate...reabsorbing the endometrium if conception does not occur during that cycle. The endometrium is reabsorbed into the body instead of breaking down into blood-like products and leaving the body.\n     Sorry I can't give you a site to go to. I grew up in West Africa...where I realized that there was a difference between some of the 'country' girls not swayed by the allure of the western style who never menstruate...and those who had left 'up country' to come to the big cities and started bleeding for the first time, within a couple of years of living the city life.\n    Some vegetarian women stop menstruating all together after first detoxifying their body. Years later menstraution drops off to a trickle, then nothing as the egg is reabsorbed by the body.
575260
Absolutely, they can.  There's that many things that can affect the mentrual cycle.  However, if you did have sex any time within the period of your last period until now, get a pregnancy test; because unless you used a condom, etc and it didn't break, there's a chance you can be preggers.
383434
You shouldn't rush things for a start. There's no need to worry about fertillity unless you have been trying for at least a year without any results. I don't really know what to say as you are so irregular but just keep trying. Women wishing to conceive should make love every other day for a ten day period during the middle of their cycle. Studies have shown that five days before and five days after the projected ovulation date are the most promising times to become pregnant. Stay away from lemon juice, it kills sperm, not just directly but by also altering acid levels in the body. Stay away from things high in caffiene, it reduces the chances of conception in both men and women. Tea is ok though, actually, if taking an infusion from 125g (4oz) or more of black or green tea a day can double or even triple your chances of conception. Say NO to alcohol whilst trying for a baby. Also soya products are bad for conception as they can reduce the sperm count in men, they have chemicals that mimic the action of female hormones. That's all i know and i really hope it helps. Good luck!!!
300976
When my husband and I were first trying to get pregnant it took us well over a year. We were assuming our most "fertile" days were during  the incorrect week of my cycle. Every woman is different. Buy an ovulation kit or monitor. We purchased one and were pregnant within a month. Turns out of I was ovulating at an "odd" time based off of my cycle. They work great and will give you the two best days to conceive.
603002
Well, there are drugs which you can take to try to get a regular monthly cycle, it also helps to try and loose weight (if you are overweight, a lot  of PCOS sufferers are) \n\nBut if I'm honest, the best thing, (i know your not gonna wanna here this) is to actually forget about getting pregnant. 3 of my friends have got PCOS i had a similar chat with them all (at different times) they just focused on other things, like careers and stuff, and fell pregnant almost straight away. It's almost like you put your body under too much pressure to fall, then the pressure is lifted so your ovaries go "OK then lets get her pregnant"\n\nI don't know if this will help you, I just wish you all the best for your wedding and your future together.\n\nAll the best x
531996
Cross your fingers! At this point there really isn't anything else you can do. Watch for this to happen again...if she really wants a baby, she could have put the hole in the condom. A few of my friends have used a pin and poked a hole through the wrapper so it's not noticable to the guy that they're with. If it happens again within the next few weeks she could be doing it purposely. Perhaps you can suggest that she go on birth control...but even that is sketchy if she really wants to have a kid. Best of luck to you!\nPS It is still possible for her to get pregnant while on her period....not quite as likely, but I'm 100% sure that it IS possible.
8112
The official answer is no, because according to what OBGYNs and other healthcare professionals have been taught you ovulate in the middle of your cycle. However this is not always accurate. Some women, myself included ovulate, at different times than that or even more than once a month. Their are conflicting viewpoints on this but this is one of the primary reasons some women do get pregnant while using that kind of birth control pill. You can find out when you ovulate. There are several methods to do this that you can find online. Or if this is a concern you can go back and talk to your healthcare provider about taking a different kind of pill that does not use a placebo or a different form of birth control. \n I am the mother of four children and have been pregnant six times. I have gotten pregnant before on birthcontrol pills for this reason, which is not all that uncommon. The statistics do not accurately represent these failures because the medical community tends to blame the failure on the woman taking the pills must have forgotten to take them. I am also a trained doula, certified breastfeeding educator and student midwife.
288340
Yes. Pre-ejaculate is actually more fertile than the actual ejaculate. If he touched himself, and got it on his finger, and then touched you, you could get pregnant. You can get pregnant on your period and even on birth control. If you dont take the pill every single day, it actually makes you more fertile. Sex is no joke or something to take chances with. Protect yourself and your future children!!!
477215
I've heard that you should really use a alternative method of birth control until you start your next birth control cycle.  The effectiveness of the pills is a trickle-down cycle.  You get the most drugs out of the pill in the beginning and less and less as your cycle goes on.\nAntibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill and you won't build up your "protection" again until you start your next pill cycle.\nUse a condom just to be safe.
474996
not likely because she is shedding the lining of her uterus and not releasing eggs at this time.\n\nirregular periods can mess that theory up thought so if you dont want to become pregnant it is best   to use  protection
586952
the pill can regulate your periods...\n\ntry the health clinic...would be cheaper than an ob/gyn I'd think...\n\nthere may be some underlying problem.......