Question

cotraceptive methods​

Answer 1

Contraceptive methods can be roughly divided into five types:

▪ Hormonal methods

• combined hormones (pill, patch, nuvaring)

progestin-only (Depo-Provera, progestin-only pill)

• find out about continuous/extended use of combined hormonal contraceptives

▪ Barrier methods (chemical and physical)

• condoms (external condom, internal condom)

• spermicides (VCF, foam, gel, sponge)

diaphragm

• cervical cap

• sterilization (vasectomy, tubal ligation)

▪ Intrauterine Device (IUD) (Copper & Hormonal)

▪ Natural Methods

• abstinence

• fertility awareness method (FAM)

• lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)

• withdrawal