Canadian Health Digest - Family Health - Contraception
Have you ever asked yourself if the method of birth control that you're using is really effective? Sure, they all say that you're going to prevent unwanted pregnancy if you use their products, but do you really know the facts behind the various methods of contraception? If you're not so sure, maybe it's time for you to find out the real deal about them.
What's a contraception? A contraception is a method or a device that aims to prevent or lessen the probability of a woman to get pregnant. Contraception comes in various forms. Some takes the shape of pills, while others are packaged in the appearance of birth control patches.
Contraception Methods
1. Hormonal – Hormonal methods of contraception use either progestin or a combination of progestin and oestrogens in preventing the release of eggs from ovaries. This is a very effective contraception method, and it is worth mentioning that almost all types of hormonal methods pose no hassle at all. The downside of this kind of method, however, is that it doesn't give you any protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Pills and contraceptive vaginal rings are examples of hormonal birth controls.
2. Barrier – Barrier types of birth controls are methods that prevent the sperm to travel into a woman's reproductive tract. Birth controls of this kind is available to both men and women in the form polyurethane or latex sheath. Of all contraception methods, the male condom offers the most efficient protection from sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Timing or behavioral – The effectiveness of this contraceptive method relies on your capacity and knowledge to prevent unwanted pregnancy. In the calendar method, for instance, women will be the ones to identify the days that they are most fertile and to choose whether to avoid having sex during those days. Although this kind of method has the benefit of not having to use chemicals or paraphernalia, it doesn't prevent you from having sexually transmitted diseases in the days that you're having sex.
Contraceptions come in different shapes, sizes, and methods, each having their own advantages and disadvantages. With all these contraceptions lying around in the market, it would be best to familiarize yourself with the different kinds of contraceptions so that you can decide which one fits your lifestyle and preferences.
What's a contraception? A contraception is a method or a device that aims to prevent or lessen the probability of a woman to get pregnant. Contraception comes in various forms. Some takes the shape of pills, while others are packaged in the appearance of birth control patches.
Contraception Methods
1. Hormonal – Hormonal methods of contraception use either progestin or a combination of progestin and oestrogens in preventing the release of eggs from ovaries. This is a very effective contraception method, and it is worth mentioning that almost all types of hormonal methods pose no hassle at all. The downside of this kind of method, however, is that it doesn't give you any protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Pills and contraceptive vaginal rings are examples of hormonal birth controls.
2. Barrier – Barrier types of birth controls are methods that prevent the sperm to travel into a woman's reproductive tract. Birth controls of this kind is available to both men and women in the form polyurethane or latex sheath. Of all contraception methods, the male condom offers the most efficient protection from sexually transmitted diseases.
3. Timing or behavioral – The effectiveness of this contraceptive method relies on your capacity and knowledge to prevent unwanted pregnancy. In the calendar method, for instance, women will be the ones to identify the days that they are most fertile and to choose whether to avoid having sex during those days. Although this kind of method has the benefit of not having to use chemicals or paraphernalia, it doesn't prevent you from having sexually transmitted diseases in the days that you're having sex.
Contraceptions come in different shapes, sizes, and methods, each having their own advantages and disadvantages. With all these contraceptions lying around in the market, it would be best to familiarize yourself with the different kinds of contraceptions so that you can decide which one fits your lifestyle and preferences.
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