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BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

Table of content

What is birth control?

Why birth control is needed?

Types of birth control methods

Common side effects of birth control pills

How much time it takes for birth control method to begin working?

Conclusion

 WHAT IS BIRTH CONTROL?

Prevention of pregnancy by adopting birth control methods are called birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control. There are several birth control methods in which condoms and diaphragms are the most common. Birth control methods have been used by ancient times but the safe and effective way of prevention methods came in 20th century.

But still none of the birth control method is 100% effective. Depending on the birth control method it can be both beneficial as well as risky. Sometimes it also depends on how your body responds toward a certain contraceptive method.

WHY BIRTH CONTROL IS NEEDED?

·         When you are not ready to expand your family then it is majorly used.

·         Depends on how many children you want to have.

·         To keep a healthy year gap between two children.

·         When you already have two children, then also it is used so that proper nutrition and development can be given to the children.

·         Contraceptive methods lowers the risk of sexually transmitted infection or disease.

·         It is also used sometimes because of medical condition of parents.

TYPES OF BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

Birth control methods prevent the sperm from reaching eggs, hence stops the fertilization process and prevents pregnancy. There are both temporary and permanent methods of contraception is available.

Widely there are four types of birth control methods as follows:

1.       Hormonal birth control methods

·         Birth control pills: These pills are combination of estrogen and progestogen which are designed to take orally to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones which suppresses the release of eggs from the ovaries.

·         Hormonal patches: A contraceptive method also called “the patch” is applied to the skin that releases oestrogen and progestogen hormones to prevent pregnancy. It is applied for 3 weeks and left open in 4th week for menstrual bleeding.

·         Birth control implants: It is a medical device which has tiny rod like structure and has size equals to a matchstick is also an effective method.

·         Vaginal ring: Vaginal ring is a small soft and simple plastic ring which women puts inside their vagina for birth control.

 2.       Barrier birth control method

·         Diaphragms: Diaphragm is put over the cervix with spermicides before sex to prevent fertilization.

·         Condoms: It is sheath shaped barrier device which is used before sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of getting pregnant and also it helps to avoid sexually transmitted infection. Condoms are designed for both men and women.

·         Cervical caps: Cervical caps fits over the cervix and blocks the sperm from entering the uterus and it is a reusable rubber cup which fits over the cervix.

·         Spermicides: Spermicide is a barrier which destroys sperm and is put inside vagina to prevent pregnancy.

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3.       Natural birth control methods

·         Ovulation test kit: This kit helps in preventing ovulation using estrogen and progestin, which subsequently reduce the risk of pregnancy. It helps to track the ovulation in women.

·         Cervical mucus examination: It is a natural family planning method which is based on careful observation of mucus pattern.

·         Tracking menstrual cycles: Here you simply check you menstruation cycle that helps you to track whether you are pregnant or not.

4.       Surgical sterilization method

·         Tubal ligation: It is a permanent birth control method in which fallopian tubes in female is permanently blocked or removed.

·         Vasectomy: It is a surgical method for male permanent contraception in which male’s vasa deferentia are cut or tied or seal to prevent sperm entering into the urethra and hence prevents fertilization.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

·         Acne

·         Skin discolouration

·         Weight gain

·         Nausea

·         Bleeding between periods or spotting

·         Mood swings

·         Change in menstrual flow

·         Breast swelling

·         Breast tenderness

HOW MUCH TIME IT TAKES FOR BIRTH CONTROL METHOD TO BEGIN WORKING?

·         Some contraceptive methods starts working from the first use such as barrier methods.

·         Hormonal methods such as pills or patches do not start working immediately.

·         The effectiveness also depends upon your monthly cycle after using the contraceptive method.

CONCLUSION

Using birth control methods improve the family planning and healthy space between children keeps your relationship healthy also. Since effective contraceptive methods are available it should be used whenever needed. It improves the women health also. To avoid the side effects use genuine products which you can get from 3MEDS, India’s best online pharmacy store. Stay positive stay healthy.