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To use the withdrawal method?

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Steenac7 · 12/11/2019 16:13

Context : we are having fertility treatment for male issues (low sperm count). During treatment we have to have protected sex in case we get pregnant and the meds cause issues with the baby (even though our chances of getting pregnant are crap!). I hate condoms - tried loads of types and they all hurt and I end up getting tears- can’t go on the pill or any other kind of female contraception as that will interfere with the fertility treatment.

WIBU to suggest withdrawal method to DH? Does it work - has anyone used it as contraception? We tend to just abstain whenever we’re getting treatment but it makes an already crap situation even worse!

Is withdrawal reliable enough?

OP posts:
LoisWilkersonsLastNerve · 12/11/2019 19:29

We call this method DD2 in my house. I understand it's tempting op but sod's law could very well play out.

inwood · 12/11/2019 19:33

Yabu. If you've been told any conceived baby would be at risk from the drugs why would you take the chance?

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