Contraceptives Birth Control

Many couples take some time to arrive at the best form of birth control they should adopt. The reason is that they do not have sufficient knowledge about all the options available. A lot of people are shocked when they do get pregnant even though they have adopted some form of birth control or the other. This is because no birth control method is completely safe. Barrier methods are particularly unsafe because there is always the chance that they have been used in the wrong manner. Many couples therefore prefer to use more than one method of birth control simultaneously. Contraceptive foam is a great option for people who want a greater sense of security while making love.

Contraceptive foam is a kind of spermicidal foam that has to be inserted into the vagina before the sexual act. It serves the same kind of purpose as a diaphragm. When used by itself it cannot offer complete protection against pregnancy because there is always the chance that a stray sperm cell can avoid the foam. It is also possible that the woman has applied it wrongly. It is very unlikely that couples use contraceptive foam as their main method of birth control because it is very cumbersome to apply in addition to being risky. Continue reading ‘Contraceptive Foam – Popular Choice for Added Protection’ »

Contraception has now gained a great deal of importance, especially among women who try to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Until recently, men used condoms as a contraceptive method, which at times failed. With hormonal contraceptive methods now available, avoiding such contraceptive accidents has become easier for women. Oral contraceptive pills are quite commonly used by women among the other hormonal contraceptive methods. It has been observed that other hormonal contraception such as contraceptive patches and contraceptive rings are gradually becoming popular among women as well. All of these hormonal contraceptive methods work with the help of artificial female hormones present in them.

What are the different types of oral contraceptive pills?

Oral contraceptive pills are divided into two categories of combined pills, which are commonly referred to as ‘the pill’ and the mini pill. This division is carried out on the basis of the female hormones present in the pills. Combined pills or the pill consist of two artificial female hormones which allow them to protect women against pregnancy in three different ways. The mini pill, which is often mistakenly believed to be a lighter dosage of the combined pill, consists of only one artificial female hormone and works completely independently for the prevention of pregnancy. Continue reading ‘Prevent Unplanned Pregnancy With Hormonal Contraceptive Pills’ »

Did you know that if you DON’T use any contraceptive method at all , you have an 80-90% chance of getting pregnant? OK so that was no big surprise but are you really sure you know about EVERY way in which you CAN become pregnant? If you are taking an effective oral contraceptive, like say, Alesse you will be well protected against pregnancy but it is a good idea to skim through the list below just in case you didn’t come top of the class in sex ed. or you have stopped taking an oral contraceptive pill and your periods have not yet returned.

You can still get pregnant the first time you have intercourse, whether you have an orgasm or not
You can still get pregnant if your partner pulls out of your vagina before he comes- tiny drops of semen can ‘leak’ out of the penis prior to full ejaculation and those little swimmers have only one mission in mind- to get to your egg!
You can still get pregnant if you are on your ‘period’ (either at the end or during the following week) Continue reading ‘Contraceptive Guide to Pregnancy’ »

Yes, you’ve heard it before but it is a case of trial and error in finding out whether Levlen is the best oral contraceptive pill for your body. Sometimes known as Alesse and other brand names, Levlen is an oral contraceptive pill made up of two synthetic female hormones, estrogen and progestin. Often prescribed for other medical conditions, Levlen is primarily intended to be used by women as a convenient method of birth control.

Pregnancy is prevented if an egg is not released from an ovary and thus cannot be ‘caught’ and fertilized by an energetic little sperm that has managed to reach it. Levlen acts to stop the egg escaping from its ovary and also slows down the frantically swimming sperm by thickening the mucous at the cervix – poor thing- must be like swimming through glue! Levlen makes doubly sure that even if an egg does get fertlized by a superhuman sperm, the chances of it being able to implant into the womb are almost impossible. Continue reading ‘Could This Oral Contraceptive be a Better One For You?’ »

Over the last three decades, contraception has become commonplace. Ease of access to many forms of birth control has allowed women to have their reproductive destinies in their own hands, to pursue higher education and professional careers, and to be able to reliably delay pregnancy until the time is right.

All oral contraceptives act on the hormonal system. Many different forms of the “pill” exist, but they all work on the same principle. The pills are made up of synthetic hormones – estrogen and progestin. These synthetic hormones work together to prevent ovulation, resulting in no egg being released by the ovaries. With no egg released, pregnancy cannot occur. Pills containing estrogen and progestin also have a side-effect: a thickening of the mucous on the cervix, which hampers the attempts of sperm to enter the uterus. Continue reading ‘Maximize Fertility By Stopping Your Contraceptive Pill The Right Way’ »

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This is an introductory explanation of the different types of oral contraceptive pills that may help you to finally select the one that is best for your body. 50 years on, we have discovered that the oral contraceptive pill for women still prevents pregnancy if it is made up of much lower doses of estrogen and progestin than in the early days. ‘The Pill’ used to contain 50-100 micrograms of estrogen and today it contains only 20-35 micrograms, with researchers trying to reduce this amount further to reduce side effects. Synthetic hormones (estrogen/ethinyl estradiol and progestin) used in contraceptive pills mimic the natural hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) produced by the ovaries, adrenal gland and liver.

Estrogen’s main job in a contraceptive pill is to prevent ovulation (release of an egg from a woman’s ovary). Progestin in the pill, while it does have some intermittent effect on ovulation (about 50% of the time) is relied on mainly to thicken the mucus around the cervix to stop sperm from getting through to an egg.

Contraceptive Pills come in two basic types: single hormone pills (progestin only) and combination hormone pills (estrogen + progestin) Pills are supplied in two basic packs- 28 day pill packs= 3 weeks of active hormone pills +1 week placebo pills and 21 day pill packs= 3 weeks of active hormone pills with no placebo pills. Continue reading ‘Contraceptive Pill Types Explained’ »

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Alesse is a combined oral contraceptive pill that is very effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. However, did you know that certain other drugs, when taken alongside Alesse, can reduce this effectiveness and possibly increase your risk of getting pregnant? Alesse contains ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel which may react with any of the drugs listed below so please carefully check the package list of ‘active ingredients’ on ANY medications you are taking alongside Alesse.

NB. This includes herbal products, vitamins and minerals, over the counter medications such as pain killers, sleeping pills and other prescriptions you have filled. Check with your doctor if you use illegal drugs as well as Alesse and if you are a heavy drinker of alcohol or smoke to excess.

acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
anastrozole
antibiotics or medicines for infections, especially rifampin
aprepitant Continue reading ‘Common Pain Killer and Vitamins May Reduce The Effectiveness Of Your Oral Contraceptive Pill’ »

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A condom can be described as a contraceptive device used to physically block the ejaculated semen from making its entry into the body of the sex partner. They are primarily used at the time of a sexual intercourse.

Why should one use a condom? Listed below are few important reasons that help in evaluating the importance and benefits associated with the use of one.

1. The most important reason to use a condom is to get protected from contracting any sexually transmitted disease and also preventing incidence of unwanted pregnancy. Continue reading ‘Reasons To Use Condoms’ »

With numerous contraceptives available in the market, the issue lies in not whether to use them or not, but rather on what device to choose and use. For the sake of discussion, some contraceptives are classified under the barrier birth control method. Other methods, such as the pill and injectables, involve the introduction of substances into your system and induce hormonal changes. Abstinence, of course, is a behavioral method of birth control.

Probably the most famous and most convenient form of birth control is the male condom, commonly made of latex, but also sometimes made of polyurethane or lambskin. Latex condoms have the additional benefit of minimizing the chances of contacting STDs, and contribute to AIDS prevention. The downside of this birth control device is the need to use fresh condoms for every sexual act. Most sexually active individuals need to have at least a dozen close at hand. Keep in mind that the ones you kept on your back pocket or in your wallet for a long time are prone to breakage due to friction and heat. You need to store condoms in a cool, dry place, preferably in a drawer. Continue reading ‘Contraceptive Devices – An Overview’ »

I’ve recently told you about how LoSeasonique works on my website, LoSeasonique is the latest low dose birth control pill expected on the market in early 2009, that gives you only 4 ‘periods’ per year but it won’t hurt to explain a bit more about the whole ‘not having a period’ issue of which some of you, understandably, may still be very wary. Hopefully this article will answer some of the more common questions. Continue reading ‘The Latest Low Dose Birth Control – Your Questions Answered About Continuous Contraceptive Pills’ »

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