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Birth Control Types
There are various birth control types available, which will be most
suitable for women now days. They are broadly categorized in the following:
1. Birth control pills
2. Birth control patches
3. Barrier methods (condoms, spermicide or a
diaphragm)
4. Sterilization - Tubal Ligation
5. Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
6. Natural Family Planning (NFP)
1. Birth Control Pills
Birth control pill can prevent unwanted pregnancies. It will allow you
the freedom to indulge in sex without worrying about pregnancy. One of
the best birth control pill available in the market is Lybrel. This pill
can effectively stop woman's monthly period. Lybrel is a brand new combination
birth control pill that is the first extended-cycle oral contraceptive
designed to supply an active dose of hormones every day. This pill will
completely stop a woman's period for a full year. Lybrel was approved
for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on May 22, 2007 as the
first and only birth control pill that is also designed to eliminate women's
monthly periods. …Read More…
2. Birth control patches
The birth control patch is a way to prevent pregnancy. The patch, which
is put on your skin, contains the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
This is another birth control method for preventing unwanted pregnancy and
mostly used by women who can not remember to take birth control pills on
time but yes, they could remember to replace birth control patches weekly..
The patch is a skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper
body that releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream.
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3. Barrier methods
Birth control barrier methods is a very important part of family planning
and with the rate of unwanted pregnancies and occurrence of teenage sex,
the many different types of birth control devices and methods should be
introduced as early on to teens as possible. There are many birth control
methods like condoms, spermicide or a diaphragm etc. The barrier method
is not 100% foolproof, although none of the birth control methods and devices
are ever 100% secure so, in order to achieve its full potential, usage of
the barrier type of birth control should be used together with an effective
form of spermicidal application which kills off sperm that enters the body.
Some of them were also using home remedies like vinegar soaked sponges into
their vagina to block sperm. Though not much effective but it was certainly
gave the evolution of new birth control barrier methods mostly being used
today. …Read More…
4. Sterilization
Female sterilization provides a permanent contraception to women, meaning
that it works to protect against pregnancy forever. It is a good option
for those women who prefer not to have children or can't use contraception
that is not permanent. Besides that, it should only be used by adult women
who are absolutely sure that they do not want any more children in future.
Other thing is that it may not be reversed. …Read
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5. Intrauterine Devices
The Intrauterine Devices (IUD) are another method for long term birth control.
IUDs are small, "T-shaped" contraceptive devices made of flexible plastic
and often have copper wire or copper sleeves on them. It is inserted into
a woman's vagina through her uterus. IUDs are available by prescription
only. The Intrauterine Devices are considered as one of the most effective
reversible method of birth control. But, it is very important to remember
that the IUD does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Use
a latex or female condom with the IUD to reduce the risk of infection. …Read
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6. Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning is a method of avoiding pregnancy without using
any contraception, in other words couples using this method avoid intimacy
and intercourse at the time of women's menstrual periods that are based
on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the
fertile and infertile phases of the menstrual cycle. NFP excludes the use
of birth control, as well as all orgasmic acts outside of those ending in
unprotected vaginal intercourse with the user's spouse. …Read
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