COMMON BIRTH CONTROL METHODS

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Common Birth Control Methods

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Common Birth Control Methods


Birth control options are very many out there and it is understandable if one  would  get confused on which one to pick or leave. They differ from how they are administered to their composition and side effects as well. Below is a brief review of the most common birth control options for you.
Patch
These types of birth control can be placed on a woman’s arm, abdomen or even buttocks depending on their own preference. The patch releases hormone, which adds 60% more estrogen to your body and you can rest without any worries of unwanted pregnancies.
Diaphragm
This is a dome-shaped rubber diaphragm. Its sole purpose is to prevent fertilization to occur through restricting sperm meet up with the woman’s egg. Due to the complicated nature of this and other types of birth control that involve fitting, doctors should always be consulted. It is not suitable for persons that have an irregular pattern in weight gain or loss.
Combination pills
This pill is common for use for non-smokers and women who are less than 35 years of age. It is an effective option guaranteeing 99% protection and to achieve this it should be taken at around the same time every day.
Progestin-only pills
These are safer types of birth control for persons with health complications. You however should have a good memory, as it is required that you take it exactly at the same time every day. Progestin only pills have no known effect on milk supply and can be taken right from week 3 after delivering your baby.
IUDs
This option is recommended only for women that have given birth already since when implanted, it expands the uterus which can be painful. The IUD method involves implanting a copper device surgically to avoid the reaching of sperms to the egg hence preventing fertilization.
Vaginal ring
This ring is made of flexible plastic and contains both estrogen and progestin. It should be placed on the vagina for three weeks and removed for a week. This is to ensure that you have regular periods.

The Shot (Depo-Provera)

An injectable method of birth control that contains progestin and is prescription onlyThe hormone prevents ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and alters the uterine lining.Breastfeeding moms who don't want to get pregnant for 2-3 years; those who can't take estrogen.Irregular bleeding may result. Can also cause temporary bone thinning; discuss this with your doctor if you're at risk for osteoporosiUse it without fail, and it's 99.9 percent effective.
Condoms
These act pretty much like a diaphragm only difference being that you insert them right when you are about to have sex. The benefit of using condoms and other barrier types of birth control is that it not only protects from unwanted pregnancies but also STIs.

The Mini Pill

A daily prescription progestin-only pillThickens the cervical mucusBreastfeeding new moms -- without estrogen, it doesn't carry the risk of decreasing milk production.You've got to pop it like clockwork. If you take it more than three hours past the usual time, you'll need a backup method for 48 hoursLike the combined pill.

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