My doctor tells me this should be my last
prescription for bcps, and she does not
recommend any other hormone related
contraception.
Here's what we tried in the past. Rhythm
(failed), foam (failed), condoms (one
broke, but I did not get pregnant), and
withdrawal (used briefly, but no
failures).
I don't want to go back to foam, sponge,
diaphragm, or iud. I don't like condoms,
but will put up with them. My husband
tells me its my choice, and he will
cooperate, anything short of vasectomy.
I would like to use withdrawal during my
"safe" periods. Does this sound too risky
at my age?
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Carifairy
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Posted: 11-27-05 17:57pm
You can actually monitor your cycles, and
know when you ovulate. I know I am not
40..But I cannot use hormones.. There are
only 6-7 days a month you can actually
become pregnant. 4-5 days before you
ovulate, because the sperm can live up to
5 days. And 2 days after you ovulate, the
egg dies. So if you use fertility
monitors ect.. You may actually be able
to really avoid pregnancy. But risks are
still high. Have you considered tubal
ligation?
