Originally posted by Pappy Lee:
Had a gathering with old classmates a few days ago and we came to the topic of contraceptives... most can't decide which is the best... oral or caps? advise pls?
There are many forms of contraceptives tat suits diff people lor...
Natural:
Most people avoid sex durin the fertile period, which is considered day 11 to day 17...
Day 1 is the start of ur menstr... ends usually dae 5... So rite after ur mens, n rite b4 ur men, relatively should be no ovulation, so less chance of pregnancy... But very dangerous!!!
Condoms or diaphragm: Most common type lor
Oral contra: PIlls...
Got diff types... Got to try out which suits better lor... Sometimes got side effect, mayb grow fatter, etc... Some have, some don have lor...
IUD: Intra uterine device: They say tis type not so adviceable for those not yet given birth, coz may cause infection, n then affect fertility rate... Is puttin of a small U shaped tube into the cervix inside... Then got a thread hangin out de lor... Can last up to 1yr or longer ba, if i not wrong...
Injections: Think is every 3 mths or so, go for a jab... CAn prevent pregnancy lor...Usually injected into the buttok area...
Patch: Not so sure, think jus paste on the patch can liao lor...
Implantations: Got a few very small Hmm... Dunno how describe... but jus implant some really small items inside ur arm there lor... done under local anesthesia... can last 3 -5yrs...
Jus visit ur nearest poly clinic for more info on birth controls...