Birth Control
What is Birth Control?
These are the different methods used to prevent conception or pregnancy. There are different types such as medications, devices, and surgeries for birth control, some are reversible while others are permanent. Among contraceptive methods, some help reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Types of Birth Control Methods
There are different types among these are:
Barrier methods
Female condom, male condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, among others.
Hormonal methods
Contraceptive pills, contraceptive patches, and injectable contraceptives, among others.
Long-acting contraceptives
Intrauterine device (IUD).
Sterilization
Sterilization Tubal ligation in women and vasectomy in men.
Which method do we prescribe?
We prescribe mainly in barrier methods although it is not limiting.
-Contraceptive patches (Xulane)
-Nuvaring
