New moms have specific contraceptive needs. They want birth control that is effective, simple to use, can be used over a long period of time, and allows for sexual spontaneity. An important question often asked by new moms is, “How soon after giving birth do I need to start using birth control?” Usually, doctors recommend that birth control be started six weeks after giving birth (if medically it’s okay to have sex) or when menstruation resumes.

New moms have specific contraceptive needs. They want birth control that is effective, simple to use, can be used over a long period of time, and allows for sexual spontaneity. An important question often asked by new moms is, “How soon after giving birth do I need to start using birth control?” Usually, doctors recommend that birth control be started six weeks after giving birth (if medically it’s okay to have sex) or when menstruation resumes.

To better understand the changes in your body after hysterectomy, watch the video “Female Anatomy” at the following website: http://hersfoundation.org/anatomy/index..... If you can’t view the video online, click on the links to the left of the viewing screen to read the text and view the anatomical drawings. Empower yourself with information that is every woman's right to know. HERS