People have used methods of birth control for thousands of years. Today, we have many methods of safe and effective control at our disposal births. All of us who need birth control want to find the method that is best for us. And each of us has different needs when choosing a method. If you try to choose the learning of each method can help you make your decision. Only you can decide what is best for you. And we are here to help you. Here are some of the most popular (and effective) forms of contraception:
Sponge-This method is a flexible barrier contraceptive device, disc-shaped with a loop to the exit. It consists of polyurethane foam and contains nonoxynol-9 spermicide. Spermicide kills sperm. Before having sex, you wet the sponge and place it, buckle down, inside your vagina to cover the cervix. The sponge is effective for more than intercourse up to 24 hours. It must be left in place for at least six hours after intercourse to prevent pregnancy. It must be taken within 30 hours after it is inserted. Only one type of contraceptive sponge is sold in the United States. It is called the Today Sponge. Women who are sensitive to nonoxynol-9 spermicide should not use a sponge.
Oral contraceptives -OR, more commonly known as "the pill." The pill contains hormones, estrogen and progestin. It is taken daily to keep the ovaries from releasing an egg. The pill also causes changes in the lining of the uterus and cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining the egg. Some women prefer pills "prolonged ring". These were 12 weeks of pills which contain hormones (active) and 1 week of pills containing no hormones (inactive). While taking pills extended cycle, women have their period of three to four times a year. Many types of oral contraceptives are available. Discuss with your doctor about what is best for you. your doctor may advise you not to take the pill if you have the following risk factors: more than 35 years, smoking, history of blood clots, or history of breast cancer, liver, or endometrial cancer.
Implantable rod - This is a match in size flexible rod which is placed under the skin of the arm. It is often called by its brand name, Implanon. The rod releases a progestin, which causes changes in the lining of the uterus and cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining an egg. Less often, it stops the ovaries from releasing eggs. It is effective up to 3 years. may decrease the effectiveness of the pill works in some women. Talk to your doctor about a backup method of birth control if you need to take antibiotics. Women must wait three weeks after delivery to start using birth control that contains both estrogen and progesterone. These methods increase the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that could cause postpartum. Women who gave birth by caesarean section or other risk factors for blood clots, such as obesity, a history of blood clots, smoking, or preeclampsia should wait six weeks. can discuss all your options for birth control with you and help you get the birth control you need.
No matter what form of birth control you choose, make sure you choose something that works for you and your lifestyle until you are ready to have children.
Sponge-This method is a flexible barrier contraceptive device, disc-shaped with a loop to the exit. It consists of polyurethane foam and contains nonoxynol-9 spermicide. Spermicide kills sperm. Before having sex, you wet the sponge and place it, buckle down, inside your vagina to cover the cervix. The sponge is effective for more than intercourse up to 24 hours. It must be left in place for at least six hours after intercourse to prevent pregnancy. It must be taken within 30 hours after it is inserted. Only one type of contraceptive sponge is sold in the United States. It is called the Today Sponge. Women who are sensitive to nonoxynol-9 spermicide should not use a sponge.
Implantable rod - This is a match in size flexible rod which is placed under the skin of the arm. It is often called by its brand name, Implanon. The rod releases a progestin, which causes changes in the lining of the uterus and cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining an egg. Less often, it stops the ovaries from releasing eggs. It is effective up to 3 years. may decrease the effectiveness of the pill works in some women. Talk to your doctor about a backup method of birth control if you need to take antibiotics. Women must wait three weeks after delivery to start using birth control that contains both estrogen and progesterone. These methods increase the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that could cause postpartum. Women who gave birth by caesarean section or other risk factors for blood clots, such as obesity, a history of blood clots, smoking, or preeclampsia should wait six weeks. can discuss all your options for birth control with you and help you get the birth control you need.
No matter what form of birth control you choose, make sure you choose something that works for you and your lifestyle until you are ready to have children.
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