Hi doctor, I am 27 years old and soon I am going to get married. My doubts are, what are the birth control methods I can follow. What precaution should I follow for short-term and long-term birth control? May I know the difficulties which a girl face during her periods? I have no idea about that. She might be shy to express her difficulty. If I have prior knowledge, then I can trigger an indirect manner and communicate with her smoothly. During which period can I have intercourse for fertility? And when it can be avoided?
Hi. I have read and understood your problem. Regarding birth control, you can use a condom or your wife can use oral contraceptive pill OCP. There are several brands having no major difference so use easily available one. These are the two best suitable for newlyweds. It can be used for both short-term and long-term. Other methods like intrauterine device and long-acting injections are more suitable after first childbirth. Regarding periods, you have the wrong ideas that it is a difficult time for them. Periods are just a normal thing. Some of them may get pain or more bleeding which is controllable by medicine. You can have premarital counseling to know everything in detail. The so-called safe period is not 100% foolproof to avoid pregnancy. Pregnancy can take place at any time except during periods. But is less probable during first and last week of the monthly cycle. If you want to avoid pregnancy, then use a contraceptive. If you want to get pregnancy, then try the whole month except for the bleeding phase. There is no need to restrict your pleasure and limit your chance.