Which medicine is taken to avoid pregnancy?

Levonorgestrel is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (sex without any method of birth control or with a birth control method that failed or was not used properly [e.g., a condom that slipped or broke or birth control pills that were not taken as scheduled]).

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What pills can I use to avoid pregnancy?

Birth Control: The Pill. Birth control pills are a type of contraception that is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken consistently every day. The pill contains hormones that regulate menstruation, lower the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, improve acne and treat endometriosis.

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What to do if sperm went inside?

The most straightforward way is to wash the vaginal area gently with warm water. The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) recommend using mild, unscented soap around the vaginal area. It is best to avoid perfumed soaps as these can cause irritation by disturbing the pH level of the vagina.

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What are the top 3 ways to prevent pregnancy?

The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs — they're also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.

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How can vinegar prevent pregnancy?

Vinegar does not work as a contraceptive. But it “causes an imbalance in the natural bacterial balance in the vagina, which increases vaginal infections,” said Dr. Yasser Joha, a gynaecologist in Damascus. Many women wash or douche with soap and water after sex in an attempt to prevent pregnancy.

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What to do if you are pregnant and don't want it?

You have the following options:
  1. Abortion (medical or surgical)
  2. Continuing the pregnancy and parenting.
  3. Continuing the pregnancy and adoption or foster care.

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Can a little bit of sperm cause pregnancy?

Yes. You can definitely get pregnant even if the guy pulls out before he comes. Guys can leak a bit of sperm out of the penis before ejaculation. This is called pre-ejaculate ("pre-cum").

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Can I wash out sperm?

For most fabrics, washing immediately with a biological detergent will be enough to remove the semen and prevent staining. Alternatively, fresh stains are usually removed easily by rinsing with cold water.

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How long can sperm sit inside you?

Ejaculated sperm remain viable for several days within the female reproductive tract. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive — up to five days.

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What to do if you are pregnant and don't want it?

You have the following options:
  1. Abortion (medical or surgical)
  2. Continuing the pregnancy and parenting.
  3. Continuing the pregnancy and adoption or foster care.

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How can vinegar prevent pregnancy?

Vinegar does not work as a contraceptive. But it “causes an imbalance in the natural bacterial balance in the vagina, which increases vaginal infections,” said Dr. Yasser Joha, a gynaecologist in Damascus. Many women wash or douche with soap and water after sex in an attempt to prevent pregnancy.

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How many days before and after period is safe?

You're most fertile at the time of ovulation (when an egg is released from your ovaries), which usually occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period starts. This is the time of the month when you're most likely to get pregnant. It's unlikely that you'll get pregnant just after your period, although it can happen.

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What are the alternatives to condoms?

Methods of contraception that are available include: implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs), injections, pills, vaginal rings, barrier methods, sterilisation, emergency contraception and natural methods. Condoms are the best available protection against sexually transmissible infections (STIs).

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How effective is pulling out?

The pull-out method is about 80% effective. About one in five people who rely on the pull-out method for birth control become pregnant.

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Is pull out method safe?

Using the withdrawal method to prevent pregnancy doesn't pose any direct risks. But it doesn't offer protection from sexually transmitted infections. Some couples also feel that the withdrawal method disrupts sexual pleasure.

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Can you use pills instead of condoms?

When used correctly, the pill is up to 99.7 percent effective against pregnancy. Some women who take the pill also use condoms, because the pill offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections — only latex and internal condoms do.

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What are the symptoms of pregnancy at 1 week?

Pregnancy symptoms in week 1
  • nausea with or without vomiting.
  • breast changes including tenderness, swelling, or tingling feeling, or noticeable blue veins.
  • frequent urination.
  • headache.
  • raised basal body temperature.
  • bloating in the belly or gas.
  • mild pelvic cramping or discomfort without bleeding.
  • tiredness or fatigue.

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When are you least likely to get pregnant?

Continue counting each day of your cycle until your next cycle starts. On days 1-7, you're not considered to be fertile and can have unprotected sex, though you may have menstrual bleeding on those days. On days 8-19, you're considered to be fertile. Avoid unprotected sex or abstain from sex to avoid pregnancy.

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Can I get pregnant 5 days before my period?

A person can become pregnant at any time. However, it is most likely around the time of ovulation. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days .

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What is the only way you can 100% prevent pregnancy?

Abstinence: Sexual abstinence is defined as refraining from all forms of sexual activity and genital contact, such as vaginal, oral, or anal sex. This method is the only 100 percent effective way to protect against pregnancy, ensuring there is no exchange of bodily fluids (such as vaginal secretions and semen).

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How many drops of sperm is needed to get pregnant?

How many sperm do you need to get pregnant? It takes just one sperm to fertilize a woman's egg. Keep in mind, though, for each sperm that reaches the egg, there are millions that don't. On average, each time men ejaculate they release nearly 100 million sperm.

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Can sperm come out days later?

Why does sperm flow out after intercourse? Sperm leakage, if there is enough of it, can be expected even hours after intercourse. Sperm can even come out the next day, in specific cases.

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What if I just found out I'm pregnant?

You should contact your GP surgery or local midwife service as soon as you find out you're pregnant (before 8 weeks into the pregnancy). It's important to see a midwife as early as possible to get the antenatal (pregnancy) care and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy.

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