Is papaya good for avoiding pregnancy?

Question

I've heard some people say that eating papaya can help avoid pregnancy. Is there any truth to this, or is it just an old wives' tale?

Arpitha Kamath · Answer

Raw papaya is said to be avoided in pregnancy, but honestly it is not a safe way to avoid pregnancy at all. For contraceptive questions, please ask your gynac instead of relying on home tips.

Sonam Vyas · Answer

Same here, I also heard this myth but it's not true at all. Just keep things simple and safe, and talk to your doctor for reliable options.

Dakshina Chaudhuri · Answer

Honestly, this is just a huge myth and doesn't work. I just delivered my baby and my doc clearly told me that papaya cannot prevent pregnancy, so please use real protection.

Antara Majumdar · Answer

Bilkul nahi yaar, please don't fall for these old myths. If you want to avoid pregnancy, speak to your gynac and get proper pills or protection.

Rajalakshmi Namboothiri · Answer

Actually, there is no medical proof that papaya works for this. Since I had thyroid issues, I realized how important proper medical follow-ups are, so please check with your doc.

Laveena Gowda · Answer

Amma always told me to avoid papaya during pregnancy, but it's definitely not a medicine to prevent it. Better to trust your doctor and use proper family planning methods.