For your first time, using "dual protection" is the safest approach to prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Condoms: Always use a latex condom to protect against STIs. Hormonal Contraception: For highly effective pregnancy prevention, you can use daily oral contraceptive pills (such as those containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel). Other reliable prescription options include the contraceptive patch, vaginal ring, or long-term options like a subdermal implant or IUD. Emergency Backup: Keep emergency contraception (levonorgestrel) nearby in case of condom failure. Please schedule a brief visit with a doctor to discuss which hormonal method best suits your body.

If you want to avoid pregnancy after marriage, several safe and effective contraceptive options are available depending on your health, menstrual pattern, future pregnancy plans, and personal preference. Common options include regular birth control pills, condoms, copper-T, hormonal intrauterine devices, contraceptive injections, and emergency contraceptive pills for accidental unprotected intercourse. Doctors often prescribe low-dose hormonal contraceptive pills for women who want temporary and reversible pregnancy prevention. Birth control pills work best when taken regularly at the same time every day and may also help regulate periods, reduce cramps, and improve acne in some women. However, the right contraceptive should be selected after checking factors such as blood pressure, smoking status, migraine history, diabetes, obesity, or risk of blood clots. Condoms are also important because they help protect against sexually transmitted infections. Please consult a gynaecologist to choose the safest and most suitable contraceptive method based on your lifestyle, health condition, and future family planning goals.

Missing a period while breastfeeding is quite common due to hormonal changes called lactational amenorrhea, which can delay or stop menstruation even after 2 years in some women. A negative pregnancy test is reassuring, but cycles can still be irregular. If you do not want pregnancy, use reliable contraception (like condoms or consult a doctor for suitable options during breastfeeding). If periods remain absent for 2?3 months or you develop other symptoms, it?s best to consult a gynecologist for evaluation and guidance.