What pills are best for me?
WHAT you have been using to prevent pregnancy is known as the morning after pill. It is commonly used as an emergency measure to prevent pregnancy after intercourse. It is fairly effective but like other methods of contraception, it is not 100% <br>effec
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Dear Doctor,
I am a 20-year-old first year student at the university. My boyfriend and I went for an HIV test and were both negative. I was a virgin but because I was not sure of his sexual history, I suggested we use a condom or diaphragm. He did not buy the idea. I also suggested spermicides with no luck. We went to see a pharmacist who gave us tablets to take after intercourse. We are now worried that this may affect our future pregnancies negatively since we do not have children yet. Please advice us on the best pills to take that do not have side effects and where to get them.
KB
Dear KB,
WHAT you have been using to prevent pregnancy is known as the morning after pill. It is commonly used as an emergency measure to prevent pregnancy after intercourse. It is fairly effective but like other methods of contraception, it is not 100%
effective.
It is a hormonal pill that prevents pregnancy by disrupting the environment in the uterine cavity thus making it unfavourable for the growth of the foetus.The pill does not have any negative effect on fertility, so you do not need to be worried about your future pregnancies.
However it is not commonly used as a long-term contraceptive method.
There are a number of readily available options including the oral contraceptive pill. This is taken everyday irrespective of sexual contact. Others include the diaphragm, condoms, implants and uterine devices.
You need to visit a health facility and receive in-depth information about the options to enable you make an informed choice.
Apart from the condom, the other methods do not protect you from STDS, so both of you need to remain faithful. However abstinence until marriage is always the safest option.
Dear Doctor,
I am a 20-year-old first year student at the university. My boyfriend and I went for an HIV test and were both negative. I was a virgin but because I was not sure of his sexual history, I suggested we use a condom or diaphragm. He did not buy the idea. I also suggested spermicides with no luck. We went to see a pharmacist who gave us tablets to take after intercourse. We are now worried that this may affect our future pregnancies negatively since we do not have children yet. Please advice us on the best pills to take that do not have side effects and where to get them.
KB
Dear KB,
WHAT you have been using to prevent pregnancy is known as the morning after pill. It is commonly used as an emergency measure to prevent pregnancy after intercourse. It is fairly effective but like other methods of contraception, it is not 100%
effective.
It is a hormonal pill that prevents pregnancy by disrupting the environment in the uterine cavity thus making it unfavourable for the growth of the foetus.The pill does not have any negative effect on fertility, so you do not need to be worried about your future pregnancies.
However it is not commonly used as a long-term contraceptive method.
There are a number of readily available options including the oral contraceptive pill. This is taken everyday irrespective of sexual contact. Others include the diaphragm, condoms, implants and uterine devices.
You need to visit a health facility and receive in-depth information about the options to enable you make an informed choice.
Apart from the condom, the other methods do not protect you from STDS, so both of you need to remain faithful. However abstinence until marriage is always the safest option.