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Withdrawal method of contraception
Coitus interruptus is the withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. Some semen frequently escapes before full withdrawal and before ejaculation, which is enough to cause a pregnancy.
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A 35-year old asked:
how effective is the withdrawal method of contraception?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Taken a similar dosage to emergency contraception, it's been about 10 days without withdrawal bleed. Should I be worried?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Stopped my birth control had withdrawal bleed and then I have spotted on two occasions. Why does this happen ?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I'm in birth control, had unprotected sex with withdrawal, having brown discharge one week before period is due. What could this be?
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A 37-year old asked:
If you miss birth control pills during your withdrawl bleeding can you get pregnant?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I was on birth control for 3 months taking it irregularly. Had unprotected sex during . Had all my withdrawl periods . Does that mean I'm not pregnan?
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A 24-year old female asked:
why is my period 10 days late? I'm always on time, not on any contraception just withdrawal method, 2 negative pregnancy test, not over/under weight
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A male asked:
Natural" methods of contraception?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are some methods of male contraception?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Had unprotected sex with my bf 5-8 days before ovulation. We used the withdrawal method. I took the EC the following morning. Should I worry?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Im finding that it says with perfect use of withdrawal method it can be effective. Is this true? We pull out well before ejaculation.
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A 44-year old asked:
What is the most effective way to use the pulling-out method of contraception?
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A 37-year old female asked:
is it safe to have withdrawal method while being on 2 days late for your period?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the best method to discontinue long term alprazolam (xanax) use without withdrawal symptoms?
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A 26-year old male asked:
using the "pull out" method for a year with my girl for contraception, you guys say its v. ineffective. should we test our fertility?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I delivered a baby on 16/6/13,I got my first periods on 17/7/13.I had intercourse on 21/7 in the withdrawal method. didnt get periods now,is it normal?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Withdrawal method... 1 week ago, i had sex using the withdrawal method 2 days in a row, my boyfriend ejaculated in the crevices and crack of my butt(sorry, too much information)..and ON my butt. I am a little concerned as to if this had any affect. i just
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A 25-year old female asked:
How effective is the withdrawal method. Eg if we had intercourse 4 times within 2 hours?
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A 18-year old male asked:
When is it safe to have sex after my PD. My PD 26 days we use protection when I'm not ovulating. We use the withdrawal method when I'm not ovulating.
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A 31-year old male asked:
Mywife is lactating 4months baby can she go with lipsloop contraception when it should be kept and is it good are else which method is good.nt condom?
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A member asked:
How long should one wait after having children before going back on the pill? My due date is in May, and I would look to go back on the pill after I have my son. How long should I wait before I can begin to use this method of contraception?
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A 22-year old asked:
husband and i have 4 mo old. we r using only withdraw method as contraception. should i stop taking zoloft (sertraline)?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Had sex last day of period (day 4). Took ecp 45 mins later. 27 day cycle. Used withdrawal method. wihdrawal Bleeding 3 days later. chances of pregnanc
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A 25-year old female asked:
I took Plan B a few minutes after sex. We used the withdrawal method. This happened on my 26th day of my cycle. What is my risk? I am also overweight.
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A female asked:
Advise pls. used withdrawal method 3 weeks ago. my period is now 2 days late, i just did a hpt, negative result. chance of preg?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I am on the pill and have not missed. My bf and I use the withdrawal method. I had brown discharge constant for 10 days followed by light period??
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A 26-year old male asked:
me and my girl are only using the "pull out" method for contraception. what more besides a condom and contraceptive pills could i introduce to us?
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A female asked:
Pls advice. Had unprotected sex using withdrawal method on 1st jan. My period came that nite. Now having a little spotting. did a hpt, neg. Preg?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I just went off birth control a week ago and had unprotected sex using withdrawal method. How likely are my chances of getting pregnant?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Which is the safest birth control method?
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