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A list of the different ways you can avoid getting pregnant.
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1. The Male Condom
A sheath of rubber used to cover the penis
It blocks sperms from reaching the vagina
How effective? 95%. But in actual use: 85%
Side effects: some people have a latex allergy
A Thread.
1. The Male Condom
A sheath of rubber used to cover the penis
It blocks sperms from reaching the vagina
How effective? 95%. But in actual use: 85%
Side effects: some people have a latex allergy
Female condoms
Cheap also, but availability is not as common as the male condom, enters into the vagina and blocks sperms from reaching the womb.
Side effects: allergies to latex
How effective? About 79%
Cheap also, but availability is not as common as the male condom, enters into the vagina and blocks sperms from reaching the womb.
Side effects: allergies to latex
How effective? About 79%
Cervical cap:
A cap-like device that covers the cervix, can also be filled with spermicides(substances that kill sperms.
The issue is that it had to be in for some hours after sex and some people can develop very serious reactions to the spermicide.
How effective? 80%
A cap-like device that covers the cervix, can also be filled with spermicides(substances that kill sperms.
The issue is that it had to be in for some hours after sex and some people can develop very serious reactions to the spermicide.
How effective? 80%
Implants:
As big as a match stick, it is implanted under the skin, but it’s a hormone.
It affects the cervical mucus and affects ovulation. Lasts for 5 years
How effective? 99%
Some side effects: weight gain, breasts tenderness, pimple, your periods may be irregular
As big as a match stick, it is implanted under the skin, but it’s a hormone.
It affects the cervical mucus and affects ovulation. Lasts for 5 years
How effective? 99%
Some side effects: weight gain, breasts tenderness, pimple, your periods may be irregular
Copper IUD:
This is placed inside the womb,
It prevents the fertilized egg from joining the womb.
Can be used for up to 10 years
How effective? 99%
Some side effects: cramps, spotting, sometimes can go missing in the womb
This is placed inside the womb,
It prevents the fertilized egg from joining the womb.
Can be used for up to 10 years
How effective? 99%
Some side effects: cramps, spotting, sometimes can go missing in the womb
Hormonal IUD:
Same as above, the only difference is this one has a hormone that also blocks ovulation and makes cervical mucus thick
How effective? 99+%
Side effects; same as above plus irregular periods
Same as above, the only difference is this one has a hormone that also blocks ovulation and makes cervical mucus thick
How effective? 99+%
Side effects; same as above plus irregular periods
Contraceptive pills. (combined):
You take this one every day, and it also helps to block the cervix by increasing the mucus production and blocking ovulation
It can also reduce the menstrual symptoms
How effective: 91%
It can reduce your risk of ovarian cancer
You take this one every day, and it also helps to block the cervix by increasing the mucus production and blocking ovulation
It can also reduce the menstrual symptoms
How effective: 91%
It can reduce your risk of ovarian cancer
Hormonal injection;
Injected into the muscle and released slowly,
Used every 3 months, works like the implant,
How effective: 98%
Some side effects: irregular periods, nausea, breast tenderness etc
Injected into the muscle and released slowly,
Used every 3 months, works like the implant,
How effective: 98%
Some side effects: irregular periods, nausea, breast tenderness etc
Emergency Pills
These are the ones commonly know as Postinor
WORKS for up to 72 hours after unprotected sex
How effective: it drops as time passes, can be as high as 98% in the first 24 hours
Not to be taken often, if you need to use it more often, use a more permanent method
These are the ones commonly know as Postinor
WORKS for up to 72 hours after unprotected sex
How effective: it drops as time passes, can be as high as 98% in the first 24 hours
Not to be taken often, if you need to use it more often, use a more permanent method
Bilateral tubal ligation and hysterectomy.
They remove the womb or tie the tubes that bring the egg to the womb
How effective: 99+%
Side effects: ectopic pregnancy for some people. Mood changes, depression, etc
They remove the womb or tie the tubes that bring the egg to the womb
How effective: 99+%
Side effects: ectopic pregnancy for some people. Mood changes, depression, etc
Vasectomy:
The tubes that bring sperm into the penis is cut
Meaning no sperms…
How effective: 99+%
Side effects; you can only start having unprotected sex after three months after they have verified that there is no sperm in your ejaculate
The tubes that bring sperm into the penis is cut
Meaning no sperms…
How effective: 99+%
Side effects; you can only start having unprotected sex after three months after they have verified that there is no sperm in your ejaculate
Natural method
Here the couple keeps track of the fertile days of the woman, and avoid sex on those days and about 5 days leading to those days
She can also measure her basal body temperature method as well as
cervical mucus
They can be difficult to use correctly
Here the couple keeps track of the fertile days of the woman, and avoid sex on those days and about 5 days leading to those days
She can also measure her basal body temperature method as well as
cervical mucus
They can be difficult to use correctly
Abstinence:
How effective: 100% 😉
Except an angel appears to you and tells you're the next in line to carry a child.
How effective: 100% 😉
Except an angel appears to you and tells you're the next in line to carry a child.
Please bear in mind that this thread is not exhaustive. Only bears the salient points. For more information on which is best for you. Visit your doctor for a consultation.
What may work for you, might not work for another.
#WorldContraceptionDay
What may work for you, might not work for another.
#WorldContraceptionDay
