Contraception myths
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Myth
‘I don’t need contraception because I only have sex during the ‘safe’ time’
Fact
Ovulation (release of egg cell in women) is the result of a delicate balance between four different hormones. Identification of the exact time of ovulation is not easy and requires careful monitoring of several menstrual cycles before using this method. Because of its complexity, this is not a reliable method of contraception.
Myth
‘A woman can’t get pregnant if she doesn’t have an orgasm’
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