Contraception

Contraception, or birth control, helps prevent pregnancies and plan the number and spacing of children. There are many options to choose from to prevent pregnancy. Some methods are more effective than others, and no one product is best for everyone.

There are various forms of contraception

• Barrier Methods:Such as condoms and diaphragms, which physically block sperm from reaching the egg.

• Hormonal Methods: Including birth control pills, patches, injections, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) that release hormones to prevent ovulation or make the uterine environment inhospitable to a fertilized egg.

• Intrauterine Devices (IUDs): T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus, either releasing hormones or using copper to prevent pregnancy.

• Permanent Methods: Such as sterilization through tubal ligation for women or vasectomy for men, which provide a permanent solution to prevent pregnancy.

• Natural Methods: Including fertility awareness and withdrawal, which involve monitoring the body's natural cycles to avoid intercourse during fertile periods.