 [ Symptoms ] swollen feet and shortness of breath are new symptoms of a 85 yr old who has congestive heart failure however her oxygen levels are 100 she has gained 6 pds over the last two weeks and has difficulty eating we were advised by her physician to observe her she has a pending appt nxt wk and she has been taken her medication regularly and has strictly followed her diet  should this warrant a visit to the er i am trying to avoid additional stress on her since she has alzheimer is and dementia and the goings to the hospital get her confused and she comes back home more fragile than ever [ Disease ] hi there is the rhythm method like this a method of avoiding conception favoured by the roman catholic church by which sexual intercourse is restricted to the times of a woman is menstrual cycle when ovulation is least likely to occur just google rhythm method for far more info but if you really do not want to get pregnant then there is the bc pill unless your against them or your body cant handle them but have you thought of the mini pill its just one hormone and low dose then you will know for sure remember safe sex is the best sex good luck