Contraceptive Methods

Contraceptive methods

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patch

The birth control patch is a thin, beige, 1¾-inch (4½-centimeter) square patch that sticks to the skin. It releases hormones through the skin into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy.

iud

The IUD is a device that releases ions that immobilize the sperm but does not prevent an egg from being released each month.

injectable

This method is very simple to use, because it is only an injection, it contains progesterone, an hormone that makes the body thinks it is pregnant, this produces the ovaries to stop produciong evules and thinkens carvical mucus.

sterilization

Male sterilization consist in cutting the vas deferens of the man, which are two tubes that carry sperm

Female sterilization consist in cutting or tiding a segment of Falopian tubes, to stop the ovules from passing through.

pill

The pill is an hormonal contraceptive method. The main purpose is to reduce or stop ovulation. This method creates a barrier to prevent sperm from traspassing the uterus.

Ring

It stops the ovaries from releasing an egg each month with a combination of ethinyl estradiol and a progestin. It is placed inside the vagina for the body to absorb the hormones.

Condom

The male condom covers the penis to collect sperm and prevent it from entering the woman's body. Male condoms are generally made of latex or polyurethanen. They are very common because they can also prevent STD's.

Female Condom

The female condom is inserted into the woman's vagina before intercourse to prevent sperm from entering the uterus and therefore prevent pregnancy. The female condom can also prevent STDs.

diaphragm

The diaphragm is a flexible cup made of latex or soft rubber. It is inserted into the vagina before intercourse, this blocks the sperm from entering to the vagina. Spermicidal cream or jelly should be used with a diaphragm.

REFRENCES

1. The Editors of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - NICHD. (2024). Contraception and Birth Control. Obtained from: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/contraception 2. The Editors of the Mayo Clinic Organization. (2022). Birth control options: Things to consider. Obtained from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/birth-control-options/art-20045571

Benefits

• They are more than 99% effective
• They are comfortable
• You can get pregnant after removing it, which means that it does not affect fertility
• Does not use hormones

Contraindications

• Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
• Sexually transmitted infection
• Uterine abnormality
• Acute pelvic inflammatory disease

• History of septic abortion or history of postpartum endometritis within the last 3 months