i am newly married male but we want to delay the pregnancy without the ill effects of contraceptives. Suggest.
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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING! The most effective, healthy, and safe form of family planning there is. It's also been proven to enhance marriages.
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There isn't one on the market yet but they are developing one that should hit European markets soon. Basically it's a hormone free way to keep your sperm from being fertilized. I think men should take it if they expect girls to take birth control, but it's a personal choice. Here's an article with more information. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8300857
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Yes, it's true. Ask your doctor if you can skip once a week. My male friend does this (with his doctor's blessing) and is good to go by evening. No spontaneity - but that's better than no sex!
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What is there to do about it? \n\nDo you not want to be on it? (dont see why you wouldnt) but you could always uh NOT take it...its not like he would be able to tell...until you get pregnant that is.
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My suggestion is the same as the others. The only thing I want to add is if you think you could be pregnant, take a test. And schedule an appointment asap so you can get on a birth control pill to help you regulate your cycle.
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Get on the pill. You are supposed to start way beforehand, but a week is long enough if you have a backup method for a while. It won't hurt your chances of conceiving later, either and it has lots of benefits.
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Assuming that you are sexually active and don't want children, use birth control.  Talk to your doctor about birth control pills, patches, or shots.  Or you could just use condoms.
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Don't have sex prematurely
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use other methods of birth control DUH
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There are other options than either one of those methods, but I have had an IUD and it perforated my uterus.  That was when I was 22.  I had one child before that, and she was the only one I ever had. So I vote for a vasectomy.
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Lots of women skip periods this way -- most of my friends have done it when they've first gotten married so they have seven uninterrupted weeks after the wedding!!  \n\nAs to your other questions -- Sometimes.  No.  Yes.  Sometimes (theoretically, how you act on birth control is how you'll be while pregnant).
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I'm going to second the condom advice.  You can also use natural family planning but you have to be exact and have a partner who is willing to follow your lead.  You can get great information on Natural Family Planning from your library, a Midwife, and on the internet.\n\nCondoms have come so far.  My husband doesn't usually have issues with decreased sensitivity as the thought of a new baby waking us up every two hours takes care of that concern.
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DO NOT MAKE BABIES PLEASE. Enjoy sex responsibly.
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This is something that I've been trying to read up on for a while now, and there are mixed views. Some will argue that menstrual suppression isn't a bad thing, or a bad idea for those women that suffer from endometriosis and painful periods or those that suffer from menstrual migraines, and that it's been tried for years. Others will argue that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life that shouldn't be tampered with, by trying to argue that suppressing the menstrual cycle can result in an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or cancer.\n\nIf your wife is interested in a contraceptive implant like Norplant, this is something you both should discuss with her doctor. Not every method of contraception works for all women. And not all women are going to have the same side effects when using the same method. I have a few friends that tried the Norplant for the five years it lasts and some experienced no menstrual bleeding, others had unexpected times of spotting or bleeding.\n\nHas your wife ever considered using Seasonale? Menstrual periods are supposed to be reduced to only four times a year, but again, this can differ among women. But it still beats having monthly cycles.\n\nReally, you and your wife should discuss this with her doctor. Her doctor will be able to tell you the pros and cons of menstrual suppression and what method is best suited to her individual needs. She needs a medical examination/evaluation to ensure that she doesn't have a medical condition where she shouldn't be using certain methods of contraception. Good luck to you both!
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The best option is to research your options. The best site would be plannedparenthood.com. \nIf you are looking to become pregnant in the next year I would reccomend condoms + spermacide/foam.\nIf you are willing to wait longer than one year I would recomend speaking with your gyn and asking him/her about your options for perscription birth control.\nIf you are on the pill/patch/ring, you should wait at least 3 months after quiting the method before becoming pregnant, due to the effect that these methods have on your uterine lining (they make it decrease each month, so you need some time to build it back up).
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The best way is to make birth control readily available and teach everyone how to use it. It's too late once they're already pregnant.\n\nEdit: You may think that everyone knows about birth control, but they don't. More than half of all abortions are performed on women who were actively using birth control during the month of conception, but clearly using it incorrectly. How about the other half? They didn't have access to it. If everyone had access to birth control and knew how to use it, there wouldn't be abortions, at least not at the rates we have now.
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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!!!