oouBirth control and contraception are used interchangeably to refer to any act, device, drug, chemical or procedure done with the intention of preventing pregnancy in a woman. It is an integral part of family planning. It gives couples and individuals more choice in planning better for when they want to have children, how many children…
Birth control involves adopting a method to prevent pregnancy. One of the ways to do this involves an understanding of your body’s menstrual cycle, in order to avoid pregnancy. This mode of family planning is also known as natural contraception or fertility awareness. It involves tracking your cycle so you know when your ovary releases…
The Emergency contraceptive method is used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. Its efficacy is sensitive to time: so, the earlier it is used, the more effective it is. Generally, using an emergency contraceptive after 5 days from day of sexual intercourse will not have the desired effect. They generally have a success rate of…
Just as the name implies, barrier contraception is a contraceptive method where something acts as a barrier to prevent sperm from reaching eggs. They include condoms, cervical caps, diaphragms and spermicides. They are used either by a woman or her partner. Barrier birth control methods must be used each time you have sex. TYPES OF…