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Suggest Safe Contraception Methods To Prevent Pregnancy

Hi, I need suggestions for effective contraception that I can easily come off, please consider the following: * I am 24, a virgin and will be having sex with a virgin (my fiance) so I do not need to worry about STDs. * I have not taken or used any type of contraception before * I only need to be protected from pregnancy for a period of 5 days straight (when I will be meeting him from abroad for a week) * I am a type 1 diabetic with very good sugar control and no complications, my hba1c is 6.3, and over all, generally quite healthy * My main health problems are digestive issues, I do get IBS and indigestion frequently. Furthermore, I do have a tendency towards vaginal thrush infections and depression/anxiety at times (and UTI a couple of times a year). SO considering all this, do you think it is worth it to go on a contraceptive pill? - to protect me for 5 days only. if so which one is the best for my situation? Please note - I do not have 3 months to adjust to the side effects of the pill. I really cannot afford to have any spotting/bleeding or vaginal thrush infections for the 5 days I will be seeing him (in 2 months time - late January 2015). I do not mind if the side effects last for a week or two - but not for the entire 2 months - I understand this might be hard to predict. Is there a pill that will not significantly aggravate my existing conditions and minimise the prospect of any breakthrough bleeding/spotting in between periods. Can I please get some names/brands so I can suggest them to my doctor when I go in to see them next. Apart from this, Do you have any further suggestions for other contraception? I have done a little bit of research and wanted to ask how effective the morning after pill is? Is it a good idea for me to take this for the 5 days I require contraception - are there any immediate side effects? We can use a condom but I will feel paranoid the whole time if that is the only thing we rely on. Thanks a lot
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Please use condoms.
It is the best option for you.
It also prevent STDs on both side.
Daily pilks have some problems as it cause weight gain and liver issue in long run and also if you forget 2-3 dose than problems.
Sometimes irregular periods occur.
Asyou are diabetic please use condomes.
Emergency pills are available like unwanted 72 and i pill but they are taken within 72 hours then helpful.
But safety is not proved so it cant be taken as frequently.
Hope you will understand all.
Thanks for contacting.
Take care...
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Suggest Safe Contraception Methods To Prevent Pregnancy

Hello Welcome to HCM. Please use condoms. It is the best option for you. It also prevent STDs on both side. Daily pilks have some problems as it cause weight gain and liver issue in long run and also if you forget 2-3 dose than problems. Sometimes irregular periods occur. Asyou are diabetic please use condomes. Emergency pills are available like unwanted 72 and i pill but they are taken within 72 hours then helpful. But safety is not proved so it cant be taken as frequently. Hope you will understand all. Thanks for contacting. Take care...