Clear the Doubts! “Beliefs” About Contraception
1. “Withdrawal can prevent pregnancy”
Fact: Withdrawal is not a method of prevention. To prevent pregnancy, use highly effective methods such as condoms, birth control pills, or IUDs.
2. “Counting safe days definitely helps with contraception”
Fact: Counting safe days has a high chance of error because a woman’s menstrual cycle can change due to various factors such as stress, diet, and hormonal changes. Use effective contraceptive methods like condoms or birth control pills.
3. “Taking birth control pills for a long time causes infertility”
Fact: Once you stop taking them, your body returns to normal and you can conceive. Some people may already have hormonal imbalances, causing irregular periods after stopping the pills, but it is not related to infertility.
4. “Condoms break easily and are ineffective”
Fact: Condoms are up to 98% effective if used correctly and can prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
5. “Emergency contraceptive pills can replace regular birth control pills”
Fact: Emergency contraceptive pills should not be used regularly because they contain higher hormone levels than regular birth control pills and may cause menstrual irregularities. They should only be used in emergencies, such as a broken condom or unprotected sex. They should be taken within 72 hours for best effectiveness; the sooner, the better.
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