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- 25 Years
- 01/04/2021
How effective is pulling out?
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96% effective at preventing pregnancy
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Effectiveness of Withdrawal Method
- The withdrawal method has a typical use failure rate of about 20%.
- Reasons for failure include pre-ejaculate fluid containing sperm and timing errors.
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Risks
- High risk of pregnancy compared to other methods.
- No protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Safer Alternatives
- Consider more reliable options like birth control pills, IUDs, or condoms.
- These methods offer better pregnancy prevention and STI protection.
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Recommendation
- Consult a healthcare provider for personalized contraceptive advice.
- They can help choose the best method based on individual health needs.
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View allMy mom is 47 and went through menopause at 41. Now, her ultrasound shows she has these nabothian cysts that are about 6mm, and her platelet count has dropped to 47,000, which seems really low. Plus, her ESR count is high. I'm really worried about what this all means for her health. What kind of problems could she be facing, and what treatments should we be considering?
Nebothian cyst is not related to thrombocytopenia,this needs evaluation visit Gynaecologist for evaluation and appropriate management
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Can I put sperm in me and get pregnant?
As long as the ejaculate wasn't inside your body or on your vagina, you can't get pregnant.
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Can I get pregnant with irregular period?
Yes, if sexual intercourse occurs during ovulation time then you can get pregnant. Ovulation time is from day 12 to day 17 (first day of period counted as day 1) usually in women with regular periods. In women with iregular periods, ovulation can happen anytime, thereby not knowing the time to do sexual intercourse.
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