DOC I NEED BIRTH CONTROL METHODS
Hormonal Methods:
1.Birth control pills
Birth control pills is taken daily.
Effects are reversible;
lessens menstrual cramps; makes the periods regular; reduces acne; reduces risks of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer;
no protection against STIs; may interfere with other medications
2.Hormonal Injections:
Depo-Provera is an injection that costs a little bit more than the pill but may prevent pregnancy
for 3 months.
Lunelle injection is a monthly progesterone injection but can only prevent pregnancy for up to one month.
Effects are reversible;
only 4 times a year;
reduces the risk of developing endometrial cancer
May cause irregular bleeding or spotting;
no protection against STIs.
3.The Nuva Ring
The Nuva Ring or vaginal ring is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks
before removal .
The ring contains chemicals such as estrogen and progesterone that releases this into the body.
The birth control patch releases hormones into the body like the the oral pill.
Other methods of birth control are:
1.The Intra Uterine Device
The Intrauterine Device or IUD is a small plastic device that contains hormones and copper.
It thickens the cervical mucus to decrease the chances of an egg from fertilizing as well
physically prevent the sperms from entering the uterus easily.
The device is long-lasting (up to 5 years); no interruption to intercourse;may cause irregular
bleeding or spotting; no protection against STIs; IUD rarely may fall out; a physician is required to insert and remove the IUD
2.Withdrawal Method
The withdrawal method is removal of the male penis out of the girl’s vagina before ejaculation. Effectiveness is 80%.no protection against STIs
3.Sterilization of women and Male reproductive tubes
Sterilization or tubal ligation closes the fallopian tubes permanently and prevent the sperms
from entering the fallopian tube to fertilize the egg.
Men can also have their spermatic duct ligated.
This is called a vasectomy.
Effectiveness is 99.5%;No interference with intercourse;Usually Irreversible; surgery risks; no
protection against STIs
4.Rhythm Method
Natural family planning is using the Rhythm method when sexual intercourse is avoided during the fertile period. Effectiveness is 70-80%; no protection against STIs
5.Abstinence
Abstinence is not engaging in sexual intercourse at all .Effectiveness is 100%.NO STIs.
How to choose your birth control method:
Factors such as
1.age,
2.frequency of sexual activity,
3.family history regarding genetic disease
4.comfort level when using a particular method,
5.level of desire to be pregnant in the future
are important when choosing an appropriate birth control method.
The usage of a condom has the advantage of protection against most STIs while hormonal method
is more effective as birth control.
Hormonal Methods:
1.Birth control pills
Birth control pills is taken daily.
Effects are reversible;
lessens menstrual cramps; makes the periods regular; reduces acne; reduces risks of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer;
no protection against STIs; may interfere with other medications
2.Hormonal Injections:
Depo-Provera is an injection that costs a little bit more than the pill but may prevent pregnancy
for 3 months.
Lunelle injection is a monthly progesterone injection but can only prevent pregnancy for up to one month.
Effects are reversible;
only 4 times a year;
reduces the risk of developing endometrial cancer
May cause irregular bleeding or spotting;
no protection against STIs.
3.The Nuva Ring
The Nuva Ring or vaginal ring is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks
before removal .
The ring contains chemicals such as estrogen and progesterone that releases this into the body.
The birth control patch releases hormones into the body like the the oral pill.
Other methods of birth control are:
1.The Intra Uterine Device
The Intrauterine Device or IUD is a small plastic device that contains hormones and copper.
It thickens the cervical mucus to decrease the chances of an egg from fertilizing as well
physically prevent the sperms from entering the uterus easily.
The device is long-lasting (up to 5 years); no interruption to intercourse;may cause irregular
bleeding or spotting; no protection against STIs; IUD rarely may fall out; a physician is required to insert and remove the IUD
2.Withdrawal Method
The withdrawal method is removal of the male penis out of the girl’s vagina before ejaculation. Effectiveness is 80%.no protection against STIs
3.Sterilization of women and Male reproductive tubes
Sterilization or tubal ligation closes the fallopian tubes permanently and prevent the sperms
from entering the fallopian tube to fertilize the egg.
Men can also have their spermatic duct ligated.
This is called a vasectomy.
Effectiveness is 99.5%;No interference with intercourse;Usually Irreversible; surgery risks; no
protection against STIs
4.Rhythm Method
Natural family planning is using the Rhythm method when sexual intercourse is avoided during the fertile period. Effectiveness is 70-80%; no protection against STIs
5.Abstinence
Abstinence is not engaging in sexual intercourse at all .Effectiveness is 100%.NO STIs.
How to choose your birth control method:
Factors such as
1.age,
2.frequency of sexual activity,
3.family history regarding genetic disease
4.comfort level when using a particular method,
5.level of desire to be pregnant in the future
are important when choosing an appropriate birth control method.
The usage of a condom has the advantage of protection against most STIs while hormonal method
is more effective as birth control.
