Contraception
There are various contraception methods available, including combined and progesterone-only pills, IUDs, implants, patches, injections, condoms, and natural family planning. Each method differs in terms of usage, duration, and potential side effects, offering options that can be tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Methods of Contraception:
1. Combined contraceptive pills
2. Progesterone-only pills
3. IUD (intrauterine device, either copper or hormonal)
4. Contraceptive implant
5. Contraceptive patch
6. Contraceptive injection
7. Condoms
8. Natural family planning
2. Progesterone-only pills
3. IUD (intrauterine device, either copper or hormonal)
4. Contraceptive implant
5. Contraceptive patch
6. Contraceptive injection
7. Condoms
8. Natural family planning
Choosing a method of Contraception:
1. Failure rates
2. Temporary or permanent
3. Frequency of use—whether daily, weekly, or long-acting
4. Side effects and risks
5. Additional benefits, such as reducing menstrual flow or alleviating dysmenorrhea
2. Temporary or permanent
3. Frequency of use—whether daily, weekly, or long-acting
4. Side effects and risks
5. Additional benefits, such as reducing menstrual flow or alleviating dysmenorrhea
Emergency Contraception:
It prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
It can be used within 3 to 5 days following unprotected sex.
It can be used within 3 to 5 days following unprotected sex.
Two types of emergency Contraception are:
1. IUD – The most effective method of emergency contraception. It can be inserted within 5 days and works before or after ovulation.
2. Pills – Levonorgestrel and ulipristal. These are effective only if taken before ovulation.
