Mechanical Family Planning
Mechanical Family Planning
There are various forms of mechanical contraceptives that act as barriers to block sperm from entering the uterus, thus preventing conception. Condoms are among the most common form of contraception.
Mechanical methods of birth control, also known as barrier methods, are among the most common forms of contraception. Some of them, like condoms, are also the only methods that also reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. All mechanical methods of birth control rely on preventing sperm and egg from meeting. Despite the same premise, there are several different forms of mechanical birth control, with different characteristics.
Contraception
Contraception or birth control is the term used for the prevention of pregnancy. There are numerous methods to prevent a pregnancy: ‘coitus interruptus’ (withdrawal), the use of hormone medications, contraceptive devices (barriers), periods of avoiding sex and surgery. However, these methods are not all equally reliable.
Birth Control Pills- Also known as: The Pill
There are two types of Birth Control Pills namely, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills and Progestin-Only Pills.
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills
Combined oral contraceptive pills contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They work by stopping ovulation (release of an egg) and by inhibiting the movement of sperm. Among typical couples who initiate use of combined pills about eight percent of women will experience an accidental pregnancy in the first year. But if pills are used consistently and correctly, just three in 1,000 women will become pregnant. For increased protection against sexually transmitted diseases, use condoms as well. Pills alone do not protect against STIs and HIV.
Pills are available with a prescription from a clinician, local health department, or family planning clinic.
Advantages of choosing combined oral contraceptive pills
When properly prescribed for the
There are various forms of mechanical contraceptives that act as barriers to block sperm from entering the uterus, thus preventing conception. Condoms are among the most common form of contraception.
Mechanical methods of birth control, also known as barrier methods, are among the most common forms of contraception. Some of them, like condoms, are also the only methods that also reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. All mechanical methods of birth control rely on preventing sperm and egg from meeting. Despite the same premise, there are several different forms of mechanical birth control, with different characteristics.
Contraception
Contraception or birth control is the term used for the prevention of pregnancy. There are numerous methods to prevent a pregnancy: ‘coitus interruptus’ (withdrawal), the use of hormone medications, contraceptive devices (barriers), periods of avoiding sex and surgery. However, these methods are not all equally reliable.
Birth Control Pills- Also known as: The Pill
There are two types of Birth Control Pills namely, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills and Progestin-Only Pills.
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills
Combined oral contraceptive pills contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They work by stopping ovulation (release of an egg) and by inhibiting the movement of sperm. Among typical couples who initiate use of combined pills about eight percent of women will experience an accidental pregnancy in the first year. But if pills are used consistently and correctly, just three in 1,000 women will become pregnant. For increased protection against sexually transmitted diseases, use condoms as well. Pills alone do not protect against STIs and HIV.
Pills are available with a prescription from a clinician, local health department, or family planning clinic.
Advantages of choosing combined oral contraceptive pills
When properly prescribed for the