WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Birth Control

Re: Birth Control

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 20:46:41 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Monica wrote: >
>I would like to know what days of the month you should not have sex if
>you do not want to get pregnant.

If you wnat a guarantee of no pregnancy, the correct answer is "no days of the month".

>I have no idea when I ovulate, as I
>don't feel anything.

Most people ovulate about 14 days before their next period.

>Also what is the best contraceptive besides the
>Pill or condoms?

IUD based upon low failure rate.

>I have heard that there is a shot on the market that
>you get every 3 months or so. Please advise.

DepoProvera. Check out the archives for a lot of pros and cons on this one.

>Thanks,
>Monica Carney
>jgordon36@hotmail.com
>
>--
>Monica Carney
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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