The Best Birth Control Options

by Emilymiller | June 14, 2007 at 10:44 pm
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Birth control is a method used by men and women to prevent
pregnancy and other sexually transmitted diseases. There are a number of birth
control methods. When people want to make a choice they have to consider
various facts about them and the method they want to use. You have to decide
which method is best for you and your partner. If you do not want a partner and
want to have sex then you should use birth control methods for protection.

 

Whatever options you choose you have to see to the pros and
cons of it. So when you make a choice you should learn and know about the
various alternatives.

 

Pills

If you opt to take birth control pills then you should first
and foremost see to your health and ask advice from the health care provider.
There are different doses of hormones in different pills and they should be
taken accordingly. Birth control pills not only prevent pregnancy, but they
also have quite a few medical benefits. Many teen girls take the birth control
pill just for its medical benefits. Birth control pills are effective in
prevention of pregnancy if taken regularly and as prescribed. But the birth
control pills are not effective against sexually transmitted diseases.

 

Condoms

The male condom is a very old method used as a birth control
method. They are more than 80% effective if used properly. Though people find
it as a barrier there are now different types of condoms available that gives
the wearer a natural feeling. They are available at most of the drug stores. The
condom is usually made of latex rubber and some people are sensitive to it. For
such people there are condoms made from lamb’s intestines.

 

The female condoms are intended for one time use. It may
slip out of place if used with together with a male condom. The woman inserts
the condom into her vagina before the sexual act. The condom blocks the sperm
from entering the womb.

 

Spermidices

Spermidices are jellies, tablets forms or suppositories that
a woman places in her vagina and up next to the cervix within an hour before
the intercourse. This paralyzes the cervix and the sperm thus making them
unable to move into the womb. They are available in drugs stores and are
effective up to 80%. 

 

The Contraceptives
Patch

The Contraceptives Patch is a thick sticky piece of plastic
that is worn on the buttocks or the upper part of the body. It works slowly by
releasing hormones that prevent the release of eggs. The effectiveness of the
patch is 99% at preventing pregnancy and is comfortable to wear. Some women may
have allergy due to the glue.

 

The vagina ring

The vagina ring is soft and clear ring worn in the vagina.
It is a combined hormonal contraceptive that have two types of hormones similar
to the hormones produced by a woman’s body. They prevent the woman body from
releasing egg. It is 99% effective.

 

How to choose among
the different methods?

 

 It is best to take
the advice of the health care advisor and know the facts about your body. Do
you have some health problems such as blood pressure or other sickness? All
these points should be taken into consideration before making a choice.

 
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