Many elements need to be considered by women, men, or couples at any given point in their lifetimes when choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method. These elements include safety, effectiveness, availability including accessibility and affordability , and acceptability. Voluntary informed choice of contraceptive methods is an essential guiding principle, and contraceptive counseling, when applicable, might be an important contributor to the successful use of contraceptive methods.
In choosing a method of contraception, dual protection from the simultaneous risk for HIV and other STDs also should be considered. Consistent and correct use of the male latex condom reduces the risk for HIV infection and other STDs, including chlamydial infection, gonococcal infection, and trichomoniasis. It is placed inside the uterus by a doctor. It releases a small amount of progestin each day to keep you from getting pregnant.
Typical use failure rate: 0. It can stay in your uterus for up to 10 years. The rod contains a progestin that is released into the body over 3 years. It is prescribed by a doctor. A pill is taken at the same time each day. If you are older than 35 years and smoke, have a history of blood clots or breast cancer, your doctor may advise you not to take the pill. Progestin only pill —Unlike the combined pill, the progestin-only pill sometimes called the mini-pill only has one hormone, progestin, instead of both estrogen and progestin.
It is taken at the same time each day. Patch —This skin patch is worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body but not on the breasts. This method is prescribed by a doctor. It releases hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream. You put on a new patch once a week for three weeks. During the fourth week, you do not wear a patch, so you can have a menstrual period. Hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring —The ring releases the hormones progestin and estrogen.
You place the ring inside your vagina. You wear the ring for three weeks, take it out for the week you have your period, and then put in a new ring. Diaphragm or cervical cap —Each of these barrier methods are placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix to block sperm. The diaphragm is shaped like a shallow cup. The cervical cap is a thimble-shaped cup. If you forget to take your patch off during week four, just remember to take it off and apply a new patch when the new week starts on patch day.
Check out other Birth Control Options and speak with your doctor before deciding on your birth control method. Share this Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin. Search for:. How Does the Patch Prevent Pregnancy? How Do I Use the Patch? What are the Benefits of the Patch? What are the Side Effects of the Patch? How Effective is the Patch? How Safe is the Patch? How do I use the Patch?
What are the Benefits Of the Patch? In addition, some women report more regular, lighter, and shorter periods while using the patch. If you experience any of the issues below, contact your health care provider immediately: trouble breathing sore legs very bad headaches that come on suddenly unusual headaches that happen more often or are worse than normal yellowing of eyes or skin serious chest or abdomen pain no period after having a period regularly seeing bright, flashing zigzag lines usually before a bad headache How Effective is the Patch?
Keep me in the loop. Share this Facebook. The copper IUD can be used for up to 10 years. After the IUD is taken out, it is possible to get pregnant. A doctor or other healthcare provider needs to put in the IUD. Some Side Effects Cramps Heavier, longer periods or spotting between periods. Some Less Common Risks Pelvic inflammatory disease Ectopic pregnancy a pregnancy outside of the uterus Uterine perforation Expulsion - the IUD is no longer in the uterus and therefore there is no pregnancy protection Does it protect me from sexually transmitted infections STIs?
IUD with progestin. It may thicken the mucus of your cervix, which makes it harder for sperm to get to the egg, and also thins the lining of your uterus. The IUD with progestin can be used for up to 3 to 5 years, depending on the type. A healthcare provider needs to put in the IUD. You may need local anesthesia. Implantable Rod What is it? A thin, matchstick-sized rod that contains a progestin hormone. It is put under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. It stops the ovaries from releasing eggs.
It thickens the cervical mucus, which keeps sperm from getting to the egg. It can be used for up to 3 years. Some Side Effects Changes in menstrual bleeding patterns Weight gain Headache Acne Some Less Common Risks Complication of insertion and removing including pain, bleeding, scarring, infection or movement of the implant to another part of the body.
Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cysts It is rare but some women will have blood clots, heart attacks or strokes. Contraceptive Injection This method is given as a shot injection every 3 months. A shot of a progestin hormone, either in the muscle or under the skin.
The shot stops the ovaries from releasing eggs It also thickens the cervical mucus, which keeps the sperm from getting to the egg.
You need one shot every 3 months from a healthcare provider. A pill that has two hormones estrogen and a progestin to stop the ovaries from releasing eggs It also thickens the cervical mucus, which keeps sperm from getting to the egg. How do I use it? You should swallow the pill at the same time every day, whether or not you have sex. If you miss one or more pills, or start a pill pack too late, you may need to use another method of birth control, like a condom and spermicide How do I get it?
You need a prescription from a healthcare provider. Chance of getting pregnant with typical use Number of pregnancies expected per women who use this method for one year Out of women who use this method, about 9 may get pregnant. It is rare, but some women will have blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes. A pill that has only one hormone, a progestin. Less often, it stops the ovaries from releasing eggs. You may need to use another method of birth control, like a condom and spermicide if: you are several hours late taking your pill you miss one or more pills you start a pack too late How do I get it?
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring What is it? It is a flexible ring that is about 2 inches around. It releases two hormones progestin and estrogen to stop the ovaries from releasing eggs. It also thickens the cervical mucus, which keeps sperm from getting to the egg.
You put the ring into your vagina. Keep the ring in your vagina for 3 weeks and then take it out for 1 week. Your menstrual period should start during this ring-free week. If the ring falls out and stays out for more than 3 hours, replace it but use another method of birth control, like a condom and spermicide, until the ring has been in place for 7 days in a row.
Some Side Effects and Risks Vaginal discharge, discomfort in the vagina, and mild irritation. Diaphragm with Spermicide Spermicides containing N9 nonoxynol-9 can irritate the vagina and rectum. Sponge with Spermicide Spermicides containing N9 nonoxynol-9 can irritate the vagina and rectum. A disk-shaped polyurethane sponge-like device with the spermicide N9 nonoxynol-9 in it.
Put it into the vagina before you have sex. Protects for up to 24 hours. You do not need to use more spermicide each time you have sex. You must leave the sponge in place for at least 6 hours after last having sex. You must take the sponge out within 30 hours after you put it in.
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