{"id":8954,"date":"2021-08-05T06:39:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T01:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odoc.life\/?p=8954"},"modified":"2021-11-25T14:08:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T08:38:28","slug":"family-planning-contraceptive-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/3.7.237.78\/ta\/blog\/family-planning-contraceptive-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Family planning? Know your available contraception methods"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Family planning? Know your available contraception methods<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Almost all women who are sexually active would have Googled contraception methods. Figuring out which method of contraception is the best for you and your partner can be frustrating. It isn\u2019t spoken about freely and it can be difficult to find out what methods are available to you.\u00a0 Below we\u2019ve collected all the important information you need to know. We have also explored the pros and cons of each contraceptive method to help you compare your <\/span>options easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

So, here we go.<\/span><\/p>

Firstly, what is contraception?<\/b><\/p>

Contraception, also known as birth control, is the use of artificial methods and techniques to prevent pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>

Birth control – the different types\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

There are 5 general types of birth control methods and each works in a different way. Some are temporary and some are more permanent. Some prevent the sperm from meeting the egg whilst some prevent the egg from releasing. Either way, the goal of all the contraception methods is to prevent unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.<\/span><\/p>

It is also important to note that birth control and contraception is not the same as prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI). Condoms are the only method that prevents the spread and transmission of STI\u2019s so it is advised that you combine the use of condoms with other types of contraception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

1. Short-acting hormonal contraception<\/b><\/p>

Short-acting hormonal contraception methods adjust the hormone level in the woman\u2019s body making pregnancy much less likely to happen. Some of the commonly used short-acting hormonal contraception methods are the daily use birth control pill and the hormonal injection. Both of these methods require a prescription from your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The birth control pill\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

There are 2 types of birth control pills available: the progestin-only pill and the combination pill (which contain both progestin and estrogen).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The hormones released by the pill prevent the release of the egg, the thickening of the uterus and the cervical muscle making it harder for the sperm to enter the uterus. By taking the pill at the same time every day, you maintain a steady level of the hormones in your body, making it a very effective form of pregnancy prevention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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