Thursday, July 7, 2011

5 Ways To Avoid Pregnancy Naturally

A woman is fertile only for a few days in a month. Correct knowledge of this 'fertile period' and abstinence during this phase will serve as a natural method of birth control or contraception. Here are five most effective ways to prevent pregnancy naturally by predicting those few days of a woman's menstrual cycle when there is a risk of getting pregnant.
1. The Calendar Method
Any woman having a regular menstrual cycle can rely on this method to predict her 'fertile period'. First and last day of the 'fertile period' or 'risk period' is calculated by using this simple formula:
  • First day of the 'fertile period' = Shortest cycle - 20 
  • Last day of the 'fertile period' = Longest cycle - 10
Example: A woman having a regular 28 to 30 days cycle
  • First day of her 'fertile period' = Shortest cycle - 20 = 28 - 20 = 8th day of her cycle
  • Last day of her 'fertile period' = Longest cycle - 10 = 30 - 10 = 20th day of her cycle 
For achieving birth control without using mechanical means, she will have to abstain from 8th to 20th day of her cycle.

[PS: First day of the cycle = First day of the menstrual period, that is, the day when the period starts.]
2. The Temperature Method
  • To predict the 'fertile period' by using this method a woman is required to measure the vaginal temperature daily, on awakening in the morning, before she starts any physical activity. 
  • An abrupt rise of about 0.3 to 0.4 Degree Celsius will be noticed after the day of ovulation and the temperature remains at this level for the rest of the cycle. 
  • Abstinence is required until the third day of the rise of temperature.
  • However, it is more effective when used in combination with the calendar method.
3. Combined Temperature and Calendar Method
  • This method is more effective than the calendar or temperature method used alone. 
  • In this method the first day of the 'fertile period' is determined using the calendar method and the last day is predicted using the temperature method.
4. The Cervical Mucus (Billings) Method
  • To predict the 'fertile period' using this method, a woman is required to observe the consistency of the cervical mucus daily. 
  • Mucus is detected several days before ovulation and then it gradually increases in quantity and becomes more thin and slippery until a 'peak' is reached, at about the time of ovulation. 
  • After that mucus becomes scanty, thicker and opaque. Abstinence is required since the day mucus is detected until fourth day after the 'peak day'.
  • This method is as effective as the combined temperature and calendar method.
5. Combined Mucus, Temperature and Calendar Method
  • Most effective and reliable natural birth control method is the combined mucus, temperature and calendar method. 
  • The first day of abstinence is determined using the calendar method or the first day the mucus is detected, whichever comes first. 
  • The last day is predicted using the temperature method.
Conclusion
Abstinence during the 'fertile period' can be safely used as the natural method of birth control by women having menstrual cycles at regular intervals. Period of abstinence can be predicted using either the calendar, temperature or the cervical mucus method. However, most effective is the joint method, in which first day is predicted either by using calendar or the mucus method and the last day is predicted using the temperature method.


Please Note: Though these methods are safe if used properly, but in case pregnancy occurs, there is a risk of congenital abnormality of the baby, because of the union of aging sperm and ovum.


Also read:
Return Of Fertility After Contraceptives - How Long Does It Take?
How To Know If You Are Pregnant? - 5 Early Signs
How And When To Do Pregnancy Test At Home

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  1. how to avoid pregnancy after intercourse?

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    3. These pills are for emergency contraception not for regular use. Doctors discourage their repetitive use. Here I am not prescribing anything. Blog informs what options you have. If you have no idea about them how would you think of visiting a clinic nearby to discuss its use in your case?

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  2. before or after menstrual which days are risk to get pregnant

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    1. One week before and one week after the first day of period including the 3 or 4 days of period are not risky for pregnancy if you have a regular 28 day cycle.

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  3. before or after menstrual which days are risk to get pregnant

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  4. how to avoid pregnancy naturally with irregular menstrual cycle?

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    1. Natural methods will not be effective enough in case you have irregular cycles. Better rely on barrier methods like condoms if you wish to have baby in future.

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    2. my wife is pregnant of may be 20 days i hope but we not need a child so what can i do ???

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    3. If you consult the gynecologist immediately then medical termination of pregnancy is possible using certain pills. Later than 10 days after the missed period medical termination is not usually recommended. Consult your doctor without delay.

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  5. rubish when cycle is not regular." it is better to avoid sex to stop pregnency "if you talk about pill who is responsile when pill does not work company or both of you think it logicaly

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    1. Dear anonymous user, doctors can't advice couples to stop having sex in order to avoid pregnancy. They seek advice regarding the best suited contraceptive methods for them. Pills mentioned above are for emergency contraception. Besides, articles on web are only for informative purposes. One should never take medicines without consulting the doctor.

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  49. It depends on the duration of your cycle. At what interval does your period appear?

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  52. i was on the depo shot and got off it 4 monthes ago and have yet to get my menstrual cycle can i get pregnant still?

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    1. It may take 1 year before fertility returns. Rarely 2 years.

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  53. my cycle ended at 31st march and i had sex yesterday, will i be pregnant.

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  54. gd evening doctor
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    1. If her periods are regular you can use calendar method to calculate her safe period and use condoms during her unsafe period. If you want to be more sure either use condoms always or ask her to use contraceptive pills like oral l.

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    2. It's ovral l. That was typing error.

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  55. but if her period is not regular
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    1. If her period comes regularly at 25 days interval you can use calender method. However to be more sure either you should use condoms always or let her use oral contraceptive pills.

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    3. Women usually conceive within 3 months after stopping the use of pills, some may take 6 months or longer. Side effects are there but all women do not have them. You can read them in the pamphlet available with the pack. Also it would be better if you discuss your situation with a gynecologist near by.

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  62. my period ended on thursday and i had Sex with my boyfirend yesterday with protection.But during the intercourse the condom slipped off. i took it out in the right way but i'm still afraid.In this case will i get pregnant?plz reply me soon

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  63. my period ended on july 18 (Thursday) and i had sex with my boyfriend on july 20(satuday) with protection. during the intercourse, the condom slipped off but i took it out in the right way. However, i'm still afraid of being pregnant. is it possible that i'll get pregnant? plz reply soon.

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  64. Hello doctor !!

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  65. i had sex with my boyfriend on monday and on sunday i have get my mensuration is their risk that i can get pregnant???
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  66. Can birthcontrol pills eventually leave you sterile? I was on birthcontrol but couldn't go back to get more since my medical is on hold. I started experiencing pregnancy symptoms took 3 home tests all negative I have had unprotected sex. I'm assuming it's my body reacting to hormones but now I'm not sure. I want to have another baby next year but not at the moment so I don't know if birth control pills can get me to become sterile. I have stopped birth control before and every time my body acts like I'm pregnant but no baby just my hormones going crazy.

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  67. My girlfriend period date is after 2nd of every month and we did sex on 28th march before her period but I did not flow sperm in her.Is there any risk to get pregnant? And if there is risk then when she can check her pregnancy... if any medicine to stop pegnancy please suggest.

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