A Closer Look At Contraceptives

12. February 2012

Condom is considered as the most common type of contraceptive available in the market today. (Photo: inflexwetrust.com)

To protect women from pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) contraceptives really must buy items.

When the topic contraceptives is discussed, one of the first things that will prop up in mind is condom. True enough condom is the most popular contraceptives in the planet today.

The effect of condoms in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease lies on that it acts as barrier to prevent the sperm cell from entering the womb. There are two types of condoms; the latex condom for men and polyurethane for women.

Aside from the globally popular condoms, a lot other contraceptives are available in the market today. Here is a rundown to some of the available contraceptives in the planet.

A. Hormonal barriers

One safe and effective way to avoid getting pregnant is through hormonal contraceptives. This type of contraceptives targets the hormones, the natural chemicals that control certain functions in our body.

Although an effective means of birth control, this type of contraceptives is no deterrent for sex infections. Among the most common hormonal contraceptives are birth control pills, injections, and skin patches. The less popular hormonal contraceptives include devices that are implanted under the skin.

B. Intrauterine barriers

Another effective means of birth control is the use of tiny devices which is inserted into the womb through the vagina and cervix. This method effectively prevents the sperm from meeting the egg and would even stop a fertilized egg from settling in the womb.

C. Natural barriers

If you want to enjoy sex freely an without huge cost, you can use the natural method of contraceptives. One of the most common natural means of birth control is the calendar method, wherein the couple would just engage in sex when the woman is not fertile. Although this type of method is effective, it needs a great deal of commitments to succeed.

D. Permanent barrier

If you want to avoid the tendencies of getting pregnant and infected with sexually transmitted infection permanently, you can use the permanent barrier method of contraception. Permanent barrier is usually practiced by couples who do not want anymore kids. For men, this method usually done as a medical operation is called vasectomy or the cutting of the tubes carrying sperm from the testes to the penis. For women it is called as ligation, the cutting of the fallopian tubes.

With the available contraceptives in the market, the decision to use the right method lies on you, good luck!

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