What are the different contraceptive methods ?
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Explanation:
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What are Contraceptive Methods?
Methods that are used/adopted to prevent pregnancies are said to be contraceptive methods.
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What are the most commonly used methods of contraception?
⇄ Barrier Method.
⇄ Oral Pills.
⇄ IUCD - Intra Uterine Contraceptive Methods.
⇄ Surgical Method.
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Barrier Method.
In this method, the contact of the sperm and egg is prevented by using devices like condoms [in males] and cervical caps [in females]. This method is useful in preventing STD's.
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Oral Pills.
Oral pills are taken by females. It helps in changing the hormonal balance of the body, such that the eggs are not released by the ovaries and fertilization can't take place.
Side effects: As there is an intake of hormonal pills, there is a change the hormonal balance of the body.
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Intra Uterine Contraceptive Devices - IUCD/IUD.
IUD or IUCD devices are placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancies. Examples of such devices are Copper T and Loop.
Side effects: These devices also cause side-effects as they irritate the uterus.
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Surgical Methods.
Different surgical methods are used by males and females. In males, a small portion of the Vas Deferens is blocked to prevent the transfer of sperms. This is known as Vasectomy.
In females, a small portion of the fallopian tube is blocked to prevent the egg from reaching the uterus. This is known as Tubectomy.
Side Effects: Since these are surgical methods, they are permanent methods of contraception. They can cause infections and other problems if not performed properly.
Required Answer :
Contraceptive method is the method to avoid pregnancy.
The different types of contraceptive methods are written below :
- Caps.
- Combined pill.
- Condoms (male)
- Condoms (female)
- Contraceptive patch.
- Diaphragms.
- Contraceptive implant.
- Contraceptive injection.
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Intrauterine system (IUS)
- Natural family planning
- Progestogen -only pill
- Vaginal ring