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There are three kinds of Birth Control: contraception, abortion and sterilisation. New ontraceptives are being introduced all the time but essentially these are the types now available in most countries:
1. Barrier methods - condom, cap or vimule and diaphragm (also known as the Dutch cap)
2. Mechanical - the ordinary IUD, often made of copper and/or plastic
3. Hormonal - the Pill (combined oestrogen & progestogen or progestogen only, also known as the mini-pill), subdermal implants and
4. The Mirena coil or IUS, which is a combination of the IUD and the mini-pill, releasing progestogen (in the form of Levonorgestrol) directly into the uterus for around 5 years
The most reliable forms of birth control are sterilisation by tubal ligation or by spaying (most women choose the former) and the Mirena coil, which has yet to be known to fail. The next most reliable methods are the combined pill (though it would be more reliable if taken continuously rather than on that silly on-off-on-off basis) and a combination of the mini-pill and the condom, which would also protect you against STIs or the mini-pill plus the vimule or the diaphragm.
On top of this, there are also some anti-oestrogenic drugs such as Tamoxifen and Megace (megestrol acetate) that are not licensed as contraceptives but would certainly render a woman infertile. Megestrol acetate is widely used by vets under the trade name Ovarid.
The most popular method of birth control in the UK for people over the age of 35 is sterilisation by tubal ligation.
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Is an IUD considered a form of birth control?
yes it is one of the many forms of birth control.
What forms of male birth control are there?
The most known form of male birth control is the condom, but there are another forms, like Sterilization, implanon, male-birth control pill, and many others.
What are some different forms of birth control?
Some different forms of birth control includes birth control pills, morning-after pills, condoms, diaphragms, vasectomy for men, and sterilization for women.
What are forms of birth control?
Closing your legs ;)
Why do people only know about pills for birth control?
Because they were never informed or taught about other forms of birth control
What provents pregnance?
not having sex is the only way to completely prevent it. condoms are about 99%, birth control pill is about 99%. there are many forms of birth control. but the only way to prevent it 100% is to not have sex.
You want too stop the shot and use birth control pill?
You can switch forms of birth control to what is most comfortable for you. If you would like to switch birth control consult your physician so that she/he can choose a birth control pill that is right for you.
Can you use homeopatic hcg with nuva ring?
Absolutely! You many use all forms of birth control while on the HCG Diet.
What are the pros and cons of birth control in teenagers?
Pro's- helps prevent unwanted pregnancies in sexually active teens. Con's- no birth control measure is 100.00000% effective- some will still get pregnant. Con's- many forms of birth control do not protect from sexually transmitted diseases.
What affect does birth control have?
there are many forms of birth control , I'm currently on microgynon which is a pill for helping my periods work and stopping me getting pregnant. but like i said are many. birth control is to allow periods to flow freely without pain or side effects such as vomiting. i use microgynon for less pin, lighter flowing and less cramps. birth control in all, depending on if you want children or not do many things. i would recommend talking to a doctor about them
Are there generics for birth control pills?
many birth control pills have generic equivalents.
If im on birth control and dont get my period for 3 months is that just making it easier to get pregnant?
No. Some forms of birth control pills actually cause you to not get your period for months.
