what should i do to prevent pregnancy, what are the safe contraseptives?

Question

im a single mom , 23 years old,

Answer 1

Don't have sex. That's the best contraceptive there is. Try birth control pills and condoms if you're hell-bent on having sex. But keep in mind that if you think you're mature enough to have sex, you should be mature enough to handle what might happen as a result of it.

Answer 2

This is something you should discuss with your doctor. What contraceptive you use depends on how often you're planning on having sex and if you have any other problems that need to be taken care of. A few options for you might be:

-- Condoms -- easiest and least expensive. Great if you're not having sex that often. Have an 85% success rate of preventing pregnancy and protect against most STDs

-- Birth Control Pills, Patch -- fairly inexpensive if you have insurance, without still only about $30 a month. You'll need a prescription for these. Take the pills daily or replace the patch once a week... the pill can help with heavy periods, cramping, and acne (Ortho tri and Yaz are the most popular). About 98% effective but do not provide STD protection.

-- Depo Shot -- One shot every 4 months. Ideally stops your period for this time, but some women experience heavy bleeding for a copule of months while adjusting to the hormones. Same effectiveness as the pill and doesn't protect against STDs.

Good for you for thinking ahead and preventing another child until you're ready!

Answer 3

Condoms condoms and more condoms. Lol. There are many types of condoms, and then there are the male and female versions. You can also use a diaphragm, and it will prevent pregnancy, although as a barrier against STDs, it isn't as effective as a condom. There is also a sponge, which is inserted and is filled with spermicide. There is the pill, which I am on, and it is fabbity fab fab so long as you don't have a history of blood and heart diseases and don't smoke. There are many variations of the pill, like the patch which is only put on every week, and a rod surgically inserted into your arm which can provide multiple months protection. However, with that you have to take pregnancy tests every so often because you will skip your period no matter what, and you will have a scar on your arm. There are also injections. There are also IUDs (itrauterine device) which can last either 5 or 12 years. Plus there is a ring which can be inserted which is much like and implant or pill or patch. There's also the permanent method of getting your "tubes tied." Those are the basics, hope it helps.

Answer 4

Safe to whom and what is safe? I believe that the combination of BC pills in addition to the man wearing a condom is the most effective form of birth control after abstinence.

There is a risk whenever you put a chemical into your body but the low dose BC pills are supposed to have less side effects. BC pills effectiveness is supposed to be in the 90% range if you remember to take them every day but taking antobiotics and some other medicines at the same time can make them not effective at all.

Condoms effectiveness at preventing pregnancy and transfer of STDs is somewhere in the 80% range if the man is knowledgable and careful about how to use them.

IUDs can cause problems to the uterous and are actually a form of abortion as they inhibit the fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterous. The morning after pill does the same thing so it is a form of abortion also.

No form of birth control except condoms reduces the risk of catching STDs so that must be taken into account when evaluating what is safe.

Answer 5

You could use the pill, injection, implant or coil, which ever suits you really. But remember to use condoms along side it. Female ones are known as the better one to help prevent STD'd and STI's. There is no harm in taking extra precaution. Contraceptives that are obtainable from your doc are F.O.C, so you'd just have to buy the condoms for the extra piece of mind.

Talk to a doctor, either you G.P or one from a fmaily planning clinic, they will help you determine which would suit you best.

Answer 6

There are many contraceptives you can use there are the pills but you have to make sure you take them every day. At the same time. If you have multiple sex partners use a condom because it protects you from STD's. If your definetely sure you don't want any kids in the next 5-10 years try an IUD It really works I"v had it for 3 years and I like it .

Answer 7

there are many types of birth control. The shot,nuva ring, the pill, the patch, IUD.

they all have their risks. Look them all up in a search engine and see if you are interested. you can also look at them on www.plannedparenthood.org

i would say just use spermicidal condoms. If it rips you can look into getting the morning after pill.

I wouldnt suggest using the patch. It peels off very easy. once it starts peeling it starts to lose its effectiveness. for me and tons of people i talked to it started peeling by the end on the first day (you replace it every week) and it caused a small rash around it.

the depo shot is 97-99.97% effective. I just did research on the computer about it but its not suggested as a long term birth control (over two years) it can cause problems with bone dencity and isnt recomended for people who have a history of depression or if depression runs majorly in your family.

you can email me if you want and i can try and find more websites to help you.

Answer 8

if you have a regular partner and you both know that your clear from stds then I would suggest the pill, coil or the contaceptive injection. However if your not in a relationship or have one regular partner then you would be better to use a condom aswell as maybe also go on the pill. A condom is the most important as its protects you from pregnancy and stds.

Answer 9

have u tried an IUD...they r very affective and are not very costly...about $75...and lasts for i think up to 5 years...u dont need to take any pills or patches or rings...but i do suggest to use condoms a long with to protect against STDs, AIDS and HIV....
Oh there is also an IUS which is probably the most affective form of birth control besides abstinence but it costs around $300 and lasts again i think for 5 years...talk to your ob/gyn about it....hope this helps

Answer 10

You could do many things to prevent pregnancy. You can do no sex, condoms, tying your tubes, morning after pills. These are just a few of your options, but if you really think about it all contraceptives have their risks, some more than others. You should go with what's best for you as far as cost and what you think you can live with and tolerate.