Birth Control Methods
In today's society, birth control is a hot topic among teens and young adults alike. It is all about searching for a form or method that is most effective. Most birth control methods are made to prevent unplanned pregnancies, however, some are made for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) as well. When it comes to birth control, there are many different types and methods. However, abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective at preventing both unplanned pregnancies and STDS.
Many types of birth control include the pill, Intrauterine device (IUD), condoms, sponges, the patch, the shot, the nuva-ring, the implant and more. Some more permanent types of birth control include vasectomies and a tubal ligation …show more content…
The sponge is a donut shaped sponge that contains spermicide. The sponge prevents pregnancy in three different ways. The first way that it prevents pregnancy is it kills the sperm for 24 hours. Second, it blocks and takes in the semen before the sperm has the option to enter the cervix. Third, it takes the role in being a barrier between the sperm and cervix. However, sponges do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases. The sponge has a failure rate of 16% for women. (“Birth control sponge (today sponge),” 2016)
The birth control patch is an option for women who forget to take the pill regularly. The pathc must be changed once a week for three weeks. The fourth week you are to be patch free. The patch has the same result as the pill and frees the same hormones. There are pros and cons to the patch. The patch can cause irritation to the skin and will not prevent sexually transmitted diseases. It can also help regulate your period causing your cycle to be lighter and also cause less cramping. Some women prefer the patch over other methods. (Patch, …show more content…
The Nuva-ring is a small ring placed and worn inside the vagina. Unlike the IUD, the Nuva-Ring does not have to be inserted or removed by a physician.. It emits the same hormones as the birth control pill such as estrogen and progestin. The Nuva-Ring works best when a woman inserts it and it is very effective. Statistics say that less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant while using the Nuva-Ring correctly. Like most other forms or birth control, the Nuva-Ring does not prevent STDs. Like the pill, different types of medicine may cause the Nuva-Ring to not work as it should, causing it to be less effective at preventing pregnancy.(“Birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing),”
Many types of birth control include the pill, Intrauterine device (IUD), condoms, sponges, the patch, the shot, the nuva-ring, the implant and more. Some more permanent types of birth control include vasectomies and a tubal ligation …show more content…
The sponge is a donut shaped sponge that contains spermicide. The sponge prevents pregnancy in three different ways. The first way that it prevents pregnancy is it kills the sperm for 24 hours. Second, it blocks and takes in the semen before the sperm has the option to enter the cervix. Third, it takes the role in being a barrier between the sperm and cervix. However, sponges do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases. The sponge has a failure rate of 16% for women. (“Birth control sponge (today sponge),” 2016)
The birth control patch is an option for women who forget to take the pill regularly. The pathc must be changed once a week for three weeks. The fourth week you are to be patch free. The patch has the same result as the pill and frees the same hormones. There are pros and cons to the patch. The patch can cause irritation to the skin and will not prevent sexually transmitted diseases. It can also help regulate your period causing your cycle to be lighter and also cause less cramping. Some women prefer the patch over other methods. (Patch, …show more content…
The Nuva-ring is a small ring placed and worn inside the vagina. Unlike the IUD, the Nuva-Ring does not have to be inserted or removed by a physician.. It emits the same hormones as the birth control pill such as estrogen and progestin. The Nuva-Ring works best when a woman inserts it and it is very effective. Statistics say that less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant while using the Nuva-Ring correctly. Like most other forms or birth control, the Nuva-Ring does not prevent STDs. Like the pill, different types of medicine may cause the Nuva-Ring to not work as it should, causing it to be less effective at preventing pregnancy.(“Birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing),”