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Contraception is the prevention of the fusion of gametes during or after sexual activity. The term contraception is a contraction of contra , which means against , and the word conception , meaning fertilization. Contraception can occur both naturally and via artificial means in humans and in animals.
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67 Online Doctor Chat
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Premium Questions (20)

Does a thick uterus cause complications during pregnancy ?
if i was to fall pregnent while having a thick uterus what would happen?
Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga, Hematologist
Light period after taking Unwanted 72, lengthened periods, headache. Why is this happening?
hello doc, this is XXXXXXX here from india, my girl-friend had got her last mestru perod on 13 XXXXXXX 2012, after that due to circumstances she had to take an emergency contraceptive pill(unwanted-72) on 31st XXXXXXX...
Answered by Dr. Yogesh D, General & Family Physician
Took emergency contraceptive pills. Period is in light and black. Why has she been continuously bleeding?
hello doc, this is XXXXXXX here from india, my girl-friend had got her last mestru perod on 13 XXXXXXX 2012, after that due to circumstances she had to take an emergency contraceptive pill(unwanted-72) on 31st XXXXXXX 2012... after that she had...
Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol, Infertility Specialist
Unprotected sex with two partners, morning after pill taken post first partner sex. Pregnancy test positive at two weeks. Who is the father of the child?
Hi I had unprotected sex with my ex on day 11 of my cycle and took the morning after pill 36 hours later.. i then had unprotected sex with my current partner the rest of the month.I am now 29 days and took a hpt test which say pregnant 1-2 weeks...
Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal, Psychiatrist
Irregular periods. Pelvis USG showing ovarian cyst. Given Gynaset. Advice?
dear Dr. - My daughter is having regular periods for the last 10 years with an intervel of 27 days. Now she is 24 yrs old unmarried. She has missed her period this month by 12 days. We have been advised to go for USG...
Answered by Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, General & Family Physician
Is it a miscarriage if I am bleeding a lot?
hi,I am 24 years old and i lost my virginity at the end of May and i had unprotected sex. i always had a irregular period, so since last month, my doctor told me to take Yaz (birth control pill). my first pack of pills will finish tonight. i...
Answered by Dr. Rajinder Bajoria, General Surgeon
Had implant fitted. Opted for abortion at 8 week pregnancy. Feeling constipated and pressure in stomach. Any advise?
Hi, I have had a nightmear with contraception..... back at the begining of the year i decided to have the XXXXXXX coil for a more long term method of contraception but after many attempts my doc was unable to fit it,...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Suggest the most reliable and effective option for contraception
My wife and I are in our mid/late thirties. We have two children.Both of us are healthy. I have been using condoms as contraceptive all these years but we now want to dispense it as it takes away the pleasure during...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Taking cerazette. Again started irregular period. Should I double the medicine dose?
hi Ive been on cerazette for 4 years to span out periods ( i was having one every 2 weeks with terrible moods in between).I have no need for contraceptive cover . Bled for 6 months at the beginning then not at all...
Answered by Dr. Chetna Jain, OBGYN
On contraceptive jab and tookorethisterone. Missing periods. Can this cause infertility?
Hi I'm on the 12 week contraceptive jab and I recently took Norethisterone tablets and my period still hasn't returned is this normal? Or could this be because of the contraceptive jab I am on? Can this cause...
Answered by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Sharma, General & Family Physician
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Online Doctor Chat (67) - Contraception

Abnormal menstrual cycle or Implantation bleeding
Doctor : hi User : Hello. Doctor : how can I help you? User : i have this problem. i got my last normal period on April 22nd and it lasted until april 28th Doctor : ok User : I have been spotting since the 13th of may. Doctor : ok User :...
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Abortion due to chromosomal anomaly
User : Dear User, You have started the test chat with our doctor. The duration of the test chat is 5 minutes. After the trial period, you will be redirected to the Payment page. Doctor : Hi User : hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : I am...
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Periods delayed, on birth control pills, gained weight
User : Hello. Doctor : hi Doctor : how can I help you? User : I have been on XXXXXXXX birth control for 2 years and went off it two months ago. Doctor : ok User : last month I had a very light period and this month i am 7 days late...
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Delayed periods with brown discharge, Pregnancy
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can i help you? User : i have a question Doctor : ok Doctor : proceed with your Q User : i am on birth control, but my period was 3 days late, and it was more brownish and only lasted one day Doctor :...
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Use of oral contraceptive pills
Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help you User : hello Doctor : hi User : i stopped taking my birth control for a month and began taking it again mon how will this affect my period? User : because usually i begin new packs on wed Doctor : when...
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Public Forum (153) - Contraception

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What precautions should be taken before and after sex at avoid miscarriage ?
I had mis-carriage first time after eight months of pregnancy . Now after one year of that event, we are again trying for a baby. There are three months passed after we started doing intercourse without any contraceptic of condom. Can you advise us what should be taken care after sex to get pregnant ?
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Whenever I want release sperm, it pain, what could be the cause ?
I ALWAYS EXPERIENCE WHENEVER I WANT RELEASE SPERM DURING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE . WHAT COULD BE THE CAUSE?
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What is the best method of contraception for me as I'm a nursing mother ?
i am 22 years old Nursing mother would like to take contraceptive for spacing . My daughter is 4 months old now and started weaning. which contraceptive method will be most effective for me?? I am healthy and have no medical history of any illness ..
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What contraceptive measures are there other than copper T ?
Hi, I want to know the pros and cons of Copper T. I am 27 years old. I have a son of 2 years. I and my husband don t want our next issue until next 3 years at least. Apart from this whether there is any other better contraceptive measure is available. My husband doesn t want to use condome
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What medicines can be taken to abort unwanted pregnancy ?
i did sex wid my gf on 8th july and she took unwanted 72 bt it didnt work ...... disnow what should i do .....we cant go to meet doctor so please prescribe some medicine 4 her so dat we can tackle dis problem.........we cant choose surgery 4 dis i have 2 take him out it is impossible.....so if there is any medicine who will work please suggest...
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Which contraceptives should a breastfeeding woman opt for ?
i am 22 years old Nursing mother would like to take contraceptive for spacing . My daughter is 4 months old now and started weaning. which contraceptive method will be most effective for me?? I am healthy and have no medical history of any illness ..
2 Answers
Which contraceptive pill is effective for a nursing mother ?
i am 22 years old Nursing mother would like to take contraceptive for spacing . My daughter is 4 months old now and started weaning. which contraceptive method will be most effective for me?? I am healthy and have no medical history of any illness ..
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Could i be pregnant after the surgery for actopic ?
i had surgery before 6 month because of actopic. drs have removed left ovary . and now we are planning for pregnency but dr said my abdometrial thickness is very unhealthy and foliculars are doesnt responding even after getting stimulate,progunova,folinext,letoval etc.. and now she think for pcod ... i couldnt understand what i do???
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How to abort 2 months pregnancy through pills ?
i want name of pills for 2 months abortion please...my name is ADI
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How long can take frutaplanta diet plls?
for how long can i take fruta planta pills 1 or 2 month
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