im getting married next month im 20 and my future hubby 21 we dont want kids at this moment since his in the army and rarely home. so ive heard of this birth control pill that's can prevent you from getting pregnant for 5 years is it true if it is, is it safe or what other birthcontrol should i concider. also what is your opinion on withdrawl since he was going to be home for just 2 weeks i was thinking on getting on birthcontrol in july when he move back to state cause thats when were going to establish a life together.
thanks and a happy new year.
2007-01-04 15:54:36 · 13 answers · asked by dont fuck with me 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Birth Control pills do NOT stop you from getting pregnant for 5 years. Doctors say you should wait a couple of months after stopping the pills to try and get pregnant, but you should also know that taking certain ANTIBIOTICS on the Pill can make you Pregnant. If you decide to go for the pill, make sure you take them every day around the same time.
If you don't like the idea of taking pills, Depo Provera a shot you recieve once every 3 months. The side effects of this medication are that it can reduce bone mass and should only be used for a couple years before moving to a different kind of "medication".
There are also an implant devices, the most common is called Norplant, which contains 5 tubules that are implanted under the skin of the arm which releases hormones continuously for 5 years. There is a new one, with just one tubule, but I honestly can't remember the name of it.
The other option is a diaphragm. It is like a cap that covers the cervix so that the sperm does not penetrate.
There is an IUD, which is an "interuterine device" that stimulates the lining of the uterus so that eggs do not implant, it should be changed out about every 3-5 years. But some doctors are hesitant to try this method unless you've already given birth at least once.
Each of the above items require a prescription or insertion from a doctor, the only b/c that doesn't is condoms and spermacide.
Hope this helps.
2007-01-04 16:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by cinquefoil_solis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! All the best to you both. I've also never heard about this pill for 5 years. I would not consider anything that so many have not heard about nor has been through long-term testing. There are too many issues with hormone medications that are coming out many years later and are not favorable.
There are other options like the IUD that has been mentioned. You need to talk with your husband-to-be and your doctor about the best options for you. There are new options available with the medicine that is in the pill that do not require taking a pill every day but there are still the same risks involved. Your doctor will be able to review these with you and your personal health history. Not everyone can be fitted for an IUD so it is also something to check with your doctor on. It is probably one of the best choices today since there are no drugs involved, no preparation, nothing to think about, and neither of you are aware of it!
Enjoy LIfe!
2007-01-04 16:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by Margaret K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a birth control pill that prevents pregnancy for five years, but there's a hormonal IUD (intra uterine device) that's inserted and gives out hormones to prevent pregnancy for five years and another one for ten years. It's expensive, but your insurance may cover the device and insertion and removal. Mine did. Also, there's the Depo Provera shot that you get every 3 months. You stop getting a period with it, but it made me gain a lot of weight, so I switched to the IUD. The IUD is better, I think, because once it's in, you can forget about it. However, there's a possibility of getting pregnant with it if it's not changed at least a few months before it's due to expire because the hormones run out. I was due to change mine this month and found out 3 1/2 weeks ago that I'm due in August. Don't rely on the withdrawal method at all though. I hope this helps. Good luck to you and congratulations on your future wedding.
2007-01-04 16:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by zuckie44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar with a pill that protects for five years, although there is a device (an IUD) that can be inserted into the opening of your uterus that does protect for 5-7 years. Withdrawl, or coitus interruptus, isn't considered very effective, failure rate can be very high as sperm can still be present in the pre-ejaculation. There are many types of birth control options out there. I recommend you talk to your OB-GYN and decide. What choice of birth control you choose depends on your personal preferences, keep in mind the pills are not completely effective for the first 30 days.
2007-01-04 16:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by nikbern525 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the pill will prevent you from getting pregnant for as long as you take it. There isn't 1 pill you can take once that will stop your period though...if that is what you are asking?
If you take the pill every day for 40 years you won't get pregnant in those 40 years...or HIGHLY unlikely that you will...
Withdrawl obviously isn't a recommended form of birth control...you can get the pill for pretty cheap at PP and other free clinics...
Of course, a condom is fairly cheap...
And, once you are married, you will be covered 100% under Tricare Prime and will get birth control for free...so you may as well get signed up and just get on the pill, or the shot, or whatever. But why wait till July? It's free once you are a dependant...
2007-01-04 16:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by Erika H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the withdrawl method is not effective, since pre-ejaculate can still get you pregnant. An IUD is an option, but keep in mind you run the (rare) risk of getting pregnant anyway. It happened to my aunt and she almost died when the baby got wrapped around the IUD. I use plain old birth control pills and they have worked great for the last 5 years. Talk to your doctor about what would be best for you.
2007-01-04 16:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Charlie Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an IUD its great its not a pill though I havent heard of a pill thats good for 5 yrs. My Iud is no fuss. Its good for 5yrs but there are 10yr versions as well. It hurts for a day when they put it in then you just get it checked once a year and your good for the whole time. No daily worries of taking pills or worrying about drugs (prescription antibiotics) messing up the efficiency of the pill
2007-01-04 15:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by Catie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IUD will protect you from having a baby for 5 years, it is the T looking plastic hook that sits in your cervix with a string that hangs down for you to check every month. I would wait until you are married so Tricare will pay for it. Until then just use a condom and I do not think you should risk it with "withdrawl"
2007-01-04 15:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by Elizabeth H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well depends on what ur trying to prevent. birthcontrol can protect well births but not std's and a condom can protect both but it can bust or be less effective than birth control i would suggest both. but if you both have been tested and all that mumbo jumbo id go with birth control no condom.
2016-03-29 08:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want kids at the moment, then don't use the withdrawal method, because otherwise there is a really good chance that you will end up pregnant. It is NOT reliable.
2007-01-04 23:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋