Life begins at fert., so what bc method?
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Life begins at fert., so what bc method?
| Thu, 02-12-2004 - 10:53pm |
I have a question for all of you who believe that life begins at conception (fertilization.) What birth control method are you using?

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I suppose when it comes around I'll temp too, just for added reassurance.
"DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection acts by preventing your egg cells from ripening. If an egg is not released during your menstrual cycle, it cannot become fertilized be sperm and result in pregnancy."
I have never tried Depo, but that's just my 2 cents :)
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Basically all hormonal methods have this effect of changing the lining.
I suppose when it comes around I'll temp too, just for added reassurance.>>
What is the billings/marquette model? Is this a form of NFP? Any information would be great. Thanks!
The sympto-thermal method also has you take your temperature every day. But the spike only tells you after ovulation has occurred.
The Marquette Model combines all that with using the Clear Blue Fertility Monitor. It costs $200 for the monitor and there are test strips to buy every month, so it is pricey, but it is an option if you want some added reassurance. Its not approved for use on its own--you must use it in conjunction with another method. www.marquette.edu/nursing/nfp. (click on definition)
The above websites come from a religious perspective, so if you aren't into that everyone on here recommends Toni Weschler's book.
Also I should add you should practice for 3 months before using NFP and I have found it very helpful to have a doctor (or someone else trained in the method) to ask questions to since with this method mistakes are unforgiving.
Hi mrsalwriter,
Are you trying to find a viable bc method for you?
Combined estrogen/progesterone pills work primarily by inhibiting ovulation, and they're very effective at this.
And just because it might happen naturally that you lose a fertilized egg doesn't mean it is ok for some of us out here to have a hand in its cause.
I'm not preaching, we all can believe what we want. But this person believes life begins at fertilization. As do I. We need access to info on birth control that doesn't violate our beliefs--not convincing that our worries are silly. I hope I have given her some. All of the information I gave her came straight from my doctor, who luckily takes my beliefs seriously and is willing to work with me on them.
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