Tag: pregnancy

Waiting to have sex until you are on birth control pills is the best choice to prevent pregnancy since the pill is more effective than condoms alone. Latex condoms lower […]

Most women with cystic fibrosis (CF) can get pregnant. Some things may be different for a woman with CF during a pregnancy than for women without CF. Since pregnancy can […]

Whether or not you have CF, there is a lot to consider when you are deciding to have children. As someone with CF, you will need to think about your […]

Can I get pregnant if I have CF? YES.  Most women with CF can get pregnant and give birth to healthy babies, but it’s always best to PLAN AHEAD with […]

Condoms are very effective in lowering your risk for most sexually transmitted infections (STIs); however, they are only 82% effective with typical use in preventing pregnancy. This means that out […]

The most common cause of a missed period is pregnancy; however, there can be other causes including: hormone imbalance (that interrupts or delays ovulation), exercise, low weight or weight loss […]

What you describe sounds normal. Most girls/women get their first Depo-Provera® injection (shot) during the first five days of a normal menstrual period. You are then protected from pregnancy right […]

Getting pregnant is a common concern among adolescents who are involved in a sexual relationship. The only way you can 100% guarantee not getting pregnant is by not having sex. […]

Your friend is lucky to have someone like you to be so concerned about her and her well-being. You are right to be worried because there are several reasons why […]

While most women become pregnant by vaginal intercourse, women can also rarely get pregnant by ejaculation of sperm right at the opening of the vagina.  Another way to get pregnant […]