Patient's question:
Doctor, what is a good method of contraception? My wife and I don't want to get pregnant for now. I use condoms, but she says she doesn't feel anything. However, I also don't want her to take oral contraceptives long-term, as they can be harmful to her body. Are there any safe and effective methods of breastfeeding? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Since you don't want children for now and condoms affect the sensation during sex, the side effects of the hormones in this birth control pill are quite significant, so personally, I don't recommend using the pill for long-term breastfeeding. Instead, you can have your wife get an intrauterine device (IUD). This form of contraception is long-lasting, and you can remove it when you want to have children. You might consider having your wife go to the hospital when her period is clean for 3 to 7 days, and remember not to have sex with her for the three days before.