Non Hormone Birth Control?

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Registered: 07-10-2006
Non Hormone Birth Control?
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Fri, 07-21-2006 - 5:53am
Is there such a thing?
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Registered: 04-23-2004
Fri, 07-21-2006 - 7:16am

Yes, the male condom, female condom, IUDs


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Registered: 07-26-2005
Fri, 07-21-2006 - 10:16am

Tish covered them all. What she didn't say was that none of them are as effective as hormonal b/c. Hormones prevent ovulation, and without ovulation, you can't get pregnant.

All the other methods can be used incorrectly (as can "the pill") and result in pregnancy.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-21-2006
Fri, 07-21-2006 - 6:05pm

One additional (though pretty permanent!) non-hormonal b/c is sterilization.

Obviously, I don't know why you asked, but keep in mind that all hormonal b/c is not the same. If you have cause to be concerned about the side-effects, you should discuss your concerns with your doctor. For example, if you are concerned about blood clots, there are some (depo provera, for one) which are considered relatively safe from that particular side-effect.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-27-2006
Sat, 10-07-2006 - 11:36pm
Actually, I don't agree. My gf and I only use Trojan latex condoms and they very effective as a form of birth control. My gf and I never have problems with them and we prefer them to hormonal or other forms of birth control.
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Registered: 01-16-2005
Sun, 10-08-2006 - 2:53am
If you are asking if there is anything elese available than the pill, Depo, or Norplant than the answer is yes. Condoms, IUD, diaphragm, and by understanding you can get the Sponge in very limited areas. All of these items if used correctly with have Birth Control that exceed 95%. Only condoms will help in prevention of STDs.