Contraception Types

Contraception Types

Navigating Contraception: A Comprehensive Guide by Nikita Studios

1. Barrier Methods

Male Condoms: A classic choice, male condoms provide a protective barrier preventing sperm from reaching the egg.

Female Condoms: Offering flexibility, female condoms are pouches inserted intontraceo the vagina to provide a reliable barrier.

2. Hormonal Methods

Birth Control Pills: Convenient and widely used, oral contraceptives containing hormones prevent ovulation and provide effective pregnancy prevention.

Contraceptive Patch: Worn on the skin, the patch releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. It's discreet and easy to use.

Vaginal Ring: A flexible ring inserted into the vagina releases hormones, offering a hassle-free alternative to daily pills.

3. Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs):

  • Copper IUD: Non-hormonal, prevents sperm from reaching the egg and alters the uterine lining.
  • Hormonal IUD: Releases progestin to prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.

Contraceptive Implants: Small rods placed under the skin, releasing hormones to prevent ovulation.

4. Natural Methods

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs):

  • Calendar Method: Tracking menstrual cycles for fertility awareness.
  • Basal Body Temperature Method: Monitoring temperature changes for ovulation tracking.
  • Cervical Mucus Method: Observing changes in cervical mucus to determine fertility.

5. Emergency Contraception

Morning-After Pill: Taken after unprotected sex, this high-dose hormonal option helps prevent pregnancy.

6. Sterilization

Tubal Ligation: A permanent surgical procedure for women to close or block the fallopian tubes.

Vasectomy: A permanent surgical procedure for men, cutting or blocking the vas deferens.

7. Withdrawal Method

Pulling Out: Withdrawing the penis before ejaculation to prevent sperm from entering the vagina.

8. Injectable Contraceptives

Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone acetate):

  • Hormonal injection administered every 3 months to prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.
  • Requires a healthcare professional for administration.

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