Hormonal and Barrier Methods of Birth Control Explained

BIRTH CONTROL

Birth Control Pill Hormonal Method Combination birth control pills are a daily medication that contains 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin) to prevent pregnancy. Helps prevent ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus which makes it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus. Needs to be taken every day at the same time.

Birth Control Patch Hormonal Method The patch is a thin, beige piece of plastic that looks like a square bandage. Works like the pill, but it needs to be changed once a week. Birth control method that you wear on the skin of your belly, upper arm, butt, or back. Put a new patch on every week for 3 weeks, and it releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. Then you get a week off before you repeat the cycle. The patch can be noticeable.

Vaginal Ring Hormonal Method The ring is a small, flexible piece of plastic that's inserted into the vagina to provide birth control. It works like the pill, but only needs to be inserted once a month. The birth control vaginal ring is a small, flexible, plastic ring that is inserted in the vagina. The hormones in the ring are absorbed into the bloodstream from the walls of the vagina and prevent pregnancy by keeping the ovaries from releasing eggs. It can become dislodged very easily and not work as a result.

IUD Hormonal Method An intrauterine device (IUD) is a little, t-shaped piece of plastic inserted into the uterus to provide birth control. Some people have side effects after getting an IUD. They usually go away in about 3 6 months, once your body gets used to the it in your uterus. Pain medicine can usually help with cramping. If the bleeding or cramping gets severe, tell your nurse or doctor.

Birth Control Shot Hormonal Method The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for 3 months. Have to go to a doctor's office or health center every 3 months for your injection. The shot only works if you get it on time, so it's important to stay on schedule.

Diaphragm - Barrier A diaphragm is a dome-shaped, silicone cup that's inserted in the vagina 6 hours before sex to prevent pregnancy. To work effectively, it needs to be used with spermicide to help block sperm from reaching eggs. A diaphragm is a shallow, bendable cup that you put inside your vagina. It covers your cervix during sex to prevent pregnancy. You bend it in half and insert it inside your vagina to cover your cervix. Have to plan sex 6 hours ahead of time. It can become dislodged easily and not work as a result.

Female Condom Barrier Method A female condom is a pouch that's inserted in the vagina or anus before sex for birth control and protection against sexually transmitted infection. It works like other condoms, except that it's worn on the inside. The male condom is more effective than the female condom.

Spermicide Spermicide is a chemical that kills sperm. It's found in creams, films, foams, gels, and is often available at any drugstore. Spermicide prevents pregnancy by killing sperm before it can reach any eggs. It can be used with condoms, diaphrams, and cervical caps

Male Condom Should be Used! Pouch that gets inserted over the penis to help keep sperm from entering vagina. MUST AWAYS be USED TO HELP PREVENT STD'S, even when the type of sex should not result in pregnancy such as oral sex! Combining certain methods such as the male condom, the female birth control pill, withdrawal and spermicide are safe to use together and further lower chances of pregnancy.

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