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Don't worry baby, I'm on the Pill (pg. 16)
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by _EuG_
once again the pull out method is only 2% more risky then the condom..
i guess the only way is no sex at all |
u can find statistics to prove anything
but here, from a more REPUTABLE SOURCE (the College of Family Physicians of Canada)
| quote: | Birth Control - Choosing the method that's right for you
Ask Your Family Doctor
Developed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
What kind of birth control is best for me to use?
The type of birth control you should use depends on your needs. Some people only need to prevent pregnancy. Other people may also want to protect themselves or their partners from diseases that can be passed by having sex. These sexually transmitted infections (STIs) include AIDS, herpes, genital warts and chlamydia. You and your family doctor can talk about what birth control method is right for you.
How well does birth control work?
For any method to work, it must be used every time you have sex, and it must be used the right way. The table to the right shows the failure rates of the different types of birth control during the first year a couple uses them. These numbers are for couples that use the methods the right way every time they have sex. The failure rates are much higher if you don't use the methods the right way every time.
Is saying "no" really an option?
Yes. The risk of pregnancy or catching an STI may outweigh the pleasure you get from having sex. The only way to make sure you don't get pregnant, get someone pregnant or get an STI is to not have sex at all.
How do spermicides work?
Spermicides help prevent pregnancy by killing sperm. They also help protect against some STIs. Spermicides come as foams, jellies or creams that are put into the vagina. They work best when used with another form of birth control, such as condoms, diaphragms or cervical caps. Some women may develop urinary tract infections with the use of spermicides. If you think this is a problem for you, talk to your doctor.
Are condoms a good choice?
Yes. Condoms for men and women help prevent pregnancy and can also help prevent STIs. Condoms are good to use if you or your partner are having sex with other people or if either of you has had sex with other people in the past. The more partners either one of you has had, the more risk one of you may have an STI. Many STIs don't have any warning signs.
Be sure to use condoms made of latex (rubber). The AIDS virus can get through condoms made of animal membranes. Don't use lotions or petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) as a lubricant. These can cause the rubber to break. Use only water-based lubricants (such as K-Y Jelly).
Carefully follow directions when you use a condom. Condoms work best if you use spermicides along with them. The spermicides should be placed in the vagina (not just on the male condom). Coloured or flavoured condoms are not as effective in preventing STIs.
Failure rates when birth control methods are used carefully
Not having sex 0%
Hormone implants 0.04%
Hormone shots 0.04%
Tubal ligation 0.04%
Vasectomy 0.15%
The pill 3%
IUD 3%
Male latex condoms alone* 12%
Diaphragm with spermicide 18%
Cervical cap with spermicide 18%
Rhythm 20%
Spermicide alone 21%
Chance 85%
*Condoms can be made even more effective if they are used with spermicides in the vagina.
What barrier methods exist for women?
Barrier methods for women cover the cervix (the opening of the uterus) to block sperm from getting into the uterus. They also help protect against some STIs. Barrier methods include the cervical cap and the diaphragm.
The cervical cap and diaphragm require a visit to your doctor to be fitted. They're used along with spermicides. Both must be left in place at least six hours after having sex. The cervical cap can be left in place for up to 72 hours and you don't have to add fresh spermicide each time you have sex. It should not be removed 6 to 8 hours after intercourse. The diaphragm shouldn't be left in place longer than 24 hours and you should add fresh spermicide each time you have sex. The diaphragm may increase your risk of urinary tract infections.
What about the IUD?
IUDs are made of flexible plastic. They are put into your uterus by your doctor. It isn't known exactly how IUDs prevent pregnancy. They seem to stop sperm from reaching the egg or prevent the egg from attaching to the uterus. Some health risks are connected with the IUD. The IUD may increase your risk for infections and is usually used after a woman has had a child and when they have only one partner. You should discuss these with your doctor. The most common side effects of using the IUD include heavier bleeding and stronger cramps during periods. A benefit of the IUD is that you don't have to worry about birth control every day.
What about being sterilized?
Sterilization is when a man or woman has an operation to prevent pregnancy. If you're sure that you don't want to have children or don't want more children, sterilization is a good choice. These are permanent and not easily reversed. Tubal ligation (getting your "tubes tied") involves closing off the fallopian tubes in a woman so that eggs can't reach the uterus. The fallopian tubes are what the eggs travel through to reach the uterus. Men can have a vasectomy. The man's vas deferens (sperm ducts) is closed off so that sperm can't go through. The picture below shows the vas deferens.
How does the pill work?
Birth control pills work mostly by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg by the ovaries). Most pills include two hormones, called estrogen and progestin. Some are just progestin only. Birth control pills come in a large variety of types. They had few side effects and are very effective. The most common side effects from birth control pills include nausea, headaches, breast swelling, small amounts of water retention or weight gain and spotting.
The pill may reduce cramping with periods and shorten the number of days of bleeding. It may also improve the regularity of periods, reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and help prevent diseases of the breast and fallopian tubes, and cancer of the ovaries and of the lining of the uterus.
If you use the pill, you must be able to remember to take it every day. You will need to talk about all of these things with your doctor to decide if you want to try the pill. You may also still need to use condoms to stay protected from STDs.
What about shots?
Shots don't have the same health risks as the pill because they don't include estrogen. But they may have some side effects. These include headaches, and changes in your periods, weight and moods.
A benefit of these methods is that you don't have to think about birth control every day.
What is the rhythm method?
Know as natural family planning, the rhythm method requires that a woman learn when in her cycle she is fertile (usually four days before and two days after ovulation) and use another kind of birth control or not have sex during those days.
Several ways are used to keep track of ovulation, including the calendar method, the temperature method and the cervical mucus method. All of these methods require much planning. Using more than one at a time may increase how well they work.
Is withdrawal effective?
No. When a man tries to pull out before ejaculating ("coming"), he usually leaves behind a small amount of fluid that leaks from the penis during sex. This fluid has enough sperm in it to cause a pregnancy.
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Founded in June, 1954, the College of Family Physicians of Canada is the national medical association which supports family physicians in providing high quality health care to their patients.
The College has a voluntary membership of over 15,000 family physicians across Canada. Each member belongs to one of 10 provincial chapters which become involved in local, grass roots medical activities on behalf of their patients. In any single year, more than 1,000 members serve on committees, task forces and work groups, consulting with fellow physicians and College staff on topics ranging from medical ethics, to cost-effective family physician services, to the role of the family physician in a reformed system.
The goal of promoting high quality health care is achieved by encouraging and supporting high standards of medical education at all levels and by developing a wide range of programs and services in continuing physician education. NOSTRUM IN STUDIIS ROBUR – in study lies our strength – is the motto of the College and is behind all professional affairs undertaken by the College.
The College plays a key role in maintaining the reputation of excellence of family medicine training at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in all 16 Canadian medical schools. The College evaluates and regularly accredits the family medicine residency training programs.
At the end of their training, residents sit the College certification exam, recognized worldwide for its excellence. Since 1969, 12,500 physicians have written the exam and more than 70% of all members have achieved certification and now use the CCFP designation. More than 800 physicians since 1982 have been candidates for the Certificate of Special Competence Exam in Emergency Medicine, and almost 90% have been successful.
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my sister, who is a GP, would like to say, you are stupid and maybe NO SEX IS A GOOD IDEA IN YOUR CASE |
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| MKpacha |
Im sorry, I don't take sex to be something you '' around with. If you have sex it is with someone you would take that chance with... you take full resposibility of eachother. Im sick of one side having to be resposible or the other. its both parties. Protect yourself. Protect your partner. If your partner refuses protection you want, they obviously dont care for their own health or yours. end of story. As much fun as sex is, THIS IS NOT A GAME PEOPLE. It is life.
I think if the girl chooses the pill and the guy chooses a condom both are playing their part. If a guy chooses to use the male pill,and the girl chooses to use spermicide, or a ring, then shes taking her own side. always cover all angles.
If you choose to go at'er w/o anything, so be it... make sure it is with someone youwouldnt mind spending the rest of your life with.. because there is always that chance. |
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| Irishaddict |
still spitty
if you acknowledge that you are taking a risk by choosing this method of birth control, and you are you partner have agreed that you are ok with the risks, you have talked about what could happen if you became pregnant, and how you both would deal in the situation, then by all means. con't on. but to approach something like this (aka, a possible human life) with such ignorance and stubborness is beyond comprehension for most people reading this. You honestly do not sound mature enough to be entering into sexual relationships, and considering your partner isn't raising any objections, then neither does she. i suggest you talk to a sexual health counsellor. they offer free one on one talks with both male and females, as well as joint counselling.
you're not just playing with your own life here. educate yourselve, preferrably with doctors or nurses that will give you unbiased information. |
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| Misanthrope |
| quote: | Originally posted by Engine9
listen im sure because u "fall in love" with a different guy every week u have to use condoms, but as Eug said if u have a steady relationship with a person who u trust then its not necessary unless i want to "deposit" in there. |
:haha: didn't you read engine9? every guy she "falls in love" with - she DOESNT USE PROTECTION.
Great role model on sex education. |
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| Cro_Addict |
im a doctor ... trust me...
the best form of birth control is just leaving it to chance!:whip: |
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by Misanthrope
:haha: didn't you read engine9? every guy she "falls in love" with - she DOESNT USE PROTECTION.
Great role model on sex education. |
nice way to get personal by the way
and if you are with someone in a monogamous relationship and have choosen to use OTHER means of protection rather then condoms, then explain, how is this so bad?
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if you are with someone, and you both feel ready to have a child, so if it happens, you have decided to let it happen, again, whats the problem?
as long as the decision is made through open, honest, EDUCATED discussion from both partners..who are you to say all |
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| Jem_hadar |
| spiffy's posts for the win in here. :) |
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| The Highroller |
| quote: | Originally posted by Misanthrope
:haha: didn't you read engine9? every guy she "falls in love" with - she DOESNT USE PROTECTION.
Great role model on sex education. |
Aren't you supposed to be preggo with Dima's child? |
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| MKpacha |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Highroller
Aren't you supposed to be preggo with Dima's child? |
heat bag!
G FTW
*LOVE* |
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| Misanthrope |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Highroller
Aren't you supposed to be preggo with Dima's child? |
:eek:
oh my gawd you got personal on me
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Post of the millennium |
all i can say is "le wow", im flabbergasted, too, Cale. |
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