Contraceptives Birth Control

Contraception has come a long ways in the last 50 years, sparking the sexual revolution of the 1960′s and giving women and couples a great variety of options for planning and timing their reproduction. Still there are some types of contraception that are best avoided for people with certain types of medical conditions and specific needs.

One key consideration is whether you want temporary or permanent. One of the most common mistakes that I see is men who choose to have a vasectomy and then have a change of mind or change of circumstances and decide they later want to father a child. Vasectomy reversal is always expensive and frequently ineffective, so men and women should be certain of their desire for permanent contraception before choosing tubal ligation or vasectomy. Continue reading ‘When to Avoid Certain Types of Contraception’ »

The issue of birth control has always been a big one because the urge to have sex is a very natural one. Humans have always looked to ways to prevent pregnancies from occurring for a variety of reasons and not necessarily because they are in an illicit relationship. Many married couples take great pains to try out different types of contraception because they simply do not want to conceive a child until they are ready to take on the responsibility of raising one in the right manner.

There are many types of contraception available today and people choose them base upon convenience, reliability or cost. While certain birth control methods use hormones and others use barriers, there are also certain other methods that are used by couples because they are absolutely free. You may feel tempted to use these methods because you feel that wearing a condom or remembering to eat birth control pills is a major headache. It is a good idea to find out about these types of contraception before you consider using them because they have plenty of drawbacks. Continue reading ‘Types Of Contraception That Don’t Require Money – Are They Safe?’ »

There are many different types of birth control out there for both women, and men to choose from, things like physical methods, barrier methods, and hormonal methods. The physical method is when the male, or female is surgically altered in order to block or throw off the reproductive track. In the male this process is called a vasectomy, this is where the doctor will cut open the scrotum of the male, and surgically cut, or block the tube which carries the sperm to the penis. In the female the process is commonly called “tying the tubes”, which is basically the same thing just in a female. Another type of birth control that is very popular nowadays in the younger population is the barrier method. This is the type in which a male, or a female uses something to block the sperm from entering the vulva.

The object that is most commonly used by the male is called the condom, which is a piece of latex that covers the penis, and prevents the travel of sperm into the vagina. The female object that is used is called the diaphragm, which is the same thing as a male barrier, its just used on the female, and is connected to the cervical bone so it is secure. The hormonal method is the most popular method nowadays for women to use to prevent pregnancy. Since its release in the early 1990′s the birth control pill, has became more, and more popular over the years, and is now taken by more then one-million women worldwide. The hormones in the birth control pill, are that of estrogen, and progestin, these hormones throw off the female reproductive track, and do not allow the fertilization process to take effect. There is also a method in which prevents pregnancy for up to fourteen weeks at a time, this is called Depo Provera. Continue reading ‘Different Types of Birth Control’ »

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Virtually all women are still using the pill as their primary birth control despite all of the advances and contrasting types that have been made. Women can pick out so many different types that include the patch, the shot, and the ring – but they feel that the pill is either their safest choice or the most low-cost one.

After using the pill for several years some women may believe it is time for them to start a family and have a child of their own. But they do not know how much time they need to hold to conceive. Most health experts agree that women should stop using the pill two or three months before they wish to start trying to conceive. Continue reading ‘How to Remove Yourself From the Pill’ »

There are many, many birth control types vying for your contraceptive dollar. As you can probably guess, each birth control type has its own strengths and weaknesses, making for a potentially difficult time making a decision. Furthermore, different types of birth control have different effectiveness rates, different side effects, and interact differently with any other medication you may be taking. It is highly recommended you consult your doctor before making a final decision. But it’s a decision that must be made, since the pregnancy rate of couples who don’t use any type of birth control is an astonishing 85%! Types of birth control include:

The Combined Pill

This is “the pill” most people know and love. It is so named because it combines two kinds of hormones into one pill: estrogen and progestin. Estrogen prevents ovulation, making fertilization impossible while progestin thickens cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to make their way to the egg. Put together in a single pill makes a very effective birth control system, with effectiveness rates well above 99% if used correctly. Continue reading ‘Birth Control Types’ »

Barrier types of birth control places a physical impediment to the movement of sperm into the female reproductive tract. The most popular barrier method is the male condom, a latex or polyurethane sheath placed over the penis. The condom is also available in a female version, which is made of polyurethane. The female condom has a flexible ring at each end – one secures behind the pubic bone to hold the condom in place, while the other ring stays outside the vagina. Read how to use a female condom here.

Cervical barriers are devices that are contained completely within the vagina. The contraceptive sponge has a depression to hold it in place over the cervix. The cervical cap is the smallest cervical barrier. Depending on the type of cap, it stays in place by suction to the cervix or to the vaginal walls. The diaphragm fits into place behind the woman’s pubic bone and has a firm but flexible ring, which helps it press against the vaginal walls. Continue reading ‘Types Of Birth Control’ »

In a perfect world, people would remember to use contraception to avoid pregnancy. Whether you’re taking the pill, or using a condom or other barrier device, using birth control is essential if you want to have sex, but don’t want to get pregnant. But sometimes people forget to take the pill, or the condom breaks or has a hole in it. And what if you’re raped? Obviously that’s something you weren’t planning on, so you can’t be ready for it. In those situations, there are a few different types of emergency contraceptives that can be used. This article will discuss the two most popular ones, the morning after pill and Plan B.

Despite its name, the morning after pill can be used up to 5 days after having sex. Contrary to popular belief, the morning after pill does not cause a spontaneous abortion. Instead, it prevents a female’s body from releasing an egg, or if the egg has already been released, it prevents the sperm from implanting itself in the egg. Though this pill can be taken up to 5 days after having sex, the sooner you take the pill, the more effective it is at preventing the egg from being fertilized. Chances of getting pregnant go down by 89% if you take the morning after pill within the first three days after having sex. Continue reading ‘Types Of Emergency Contraceptives Available: How, And When To Use Them’ »

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