Birth control Method an contraceptives
Birth Control: (contraceptives)
Knowing which birth control is best for you is important. The best one is different for each person. Research which one is best for you. If you need more imformation on everything go to planned parenthood web site and you will find more indebth imformation. I am just giving you some basics.
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Abstinence not having sex, choosing to wait
- A behavior that prevents pregnancy 100% of the time
- Prevents sexually transmitted infection
- Safe, easy, and convenient
- People may find this difficult
I would hope that if you aren’t married or not in a serious relationship to chose this one
IUD
- Small, "T-shaped" device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy
- Safe, effective, and long lasting
- Must be inserted by a health care provider
- Costs between $175 and $650 up front, but lasts up to 12 years
- IUDs affect the way sperm move, preventing them from joining with an egg
- IUDs may improve your sex life. There is nothing to put in place before intercourse to prevent pregnancy
- The ability to become pregnant returns quickly once the IUD is removed effective immediately
- Between your periods, you can check for the string ends. It is especially important to check every few days for the first few months
You may have
- mild to moderate pain when the IUD is put in
- cramping or backache for a few days
- spotting between periods in the first 3–6 months
- irregular periods in the first 3–6 months
- heavier periods and worse menstrual cramps increased risk of
dangerous pelvic infection - miscarriage
- early labor and delivery
cervix, so sperm cannot reach an egg
Spermicide
- A substance that prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from moving
- Safe and convenient
- Easy to use
- Costs about $8 per package
- block the
- keep sperm from moving, so they cannot join with an egg
Female Condoms- A pouch inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
- Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infection
- Can be used for vaginal and anal intercourse
- Safe, effective, and convenient
- Easy to get
- Cost about $4 each
If women always use the female condom correctly, 5 out of 100 will become pregnant each year. If women don't always use the female condom correctly, 21 out of 100 will become pregnant each year
Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also sometimes called “the pill” or oral contraception. contain two hormones
The hormones in the pill work by keeping a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs estrogen
- Take a pill each day to prevent pregnancy
- Safe, effective, and convenient
- Easy to get with a prescription
- Cost about $15–$50 each month
Less than 1 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they always take the pill each day as directed
The Diaphragm
- A shallow latex cup inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy
- Safe, effective, and convenient
- Lasts up to two years
- Costs about $15–$75
women always use the diaphragm as directed, 6 out of 100 will become pregnant each year.
Condoms
- Worn on the penis
- Made of latex or plastic
- Prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection
- Can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex
- Safe, effective, and easy to get Cost about $1 each, but are sometimes available for free
Each year, 2 out of 100 women whose partners use condoms will become pregnant if they always use condoms correctly. Each year, 15 out of 100 women whose partners use condoms will become pregnant if they don't always use condoms correctly
Withdrawal
man who uses withdrawal will pull his penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — the moment when semen spurts out of his penis. Withdrawal is also known as coitus interruptus and the pull out method.
Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 4 will become pregnant each year if they always do it correctly. Of every 100 women whose partners use withdrawal, 27 will become pregnant each year if they don't always do it correctlyEven if a man pulls out in time, pregnancy can still happen. Some experts believe that pre-ejaculate or pre-cum, can pick up enough sperm left in the urethra from a previous ejaculation to cause pregnancy
- Something you can do during vaginal intercourse to prevent pregnancy
- Safe, easy, and convenient
