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The Birth Control Patch
An effective, safe, inexpensive and convenient method of contraception is the birth control patch. The patch is a piece of material about 1.75 square inches that sticks firmly to the skin. Once applied to the skin, it releases a combination of the estrogen and progestin hormone, which is absorbed through the skin. The patch is usually [...]
Continue reading...The Contraceptive Sponge
Friday, June 4, 2010
This continues our series on contraceptive methods. The “sponge” is a device made of polyurethane that is inserted into the vagina before sex. It covers the cervix, thus preventing pregnancy by not allowing sperm to enter the uterus. It also contains a spermicidal ingredient that kills and absorbs the sperm. The sponge was introduced to [...]
Continue reading...Birth Control Pills
Saturday, May 29, 2010
A woman who is seeking to prevent pregnancy might consider taking birth control pills. This method of contraception causes the cervical mucus to become thick, making the advancement of sperm to the uterus more difficult. The pill is taken daily and also contains artificial hormones that prevent ovulation. Birth control pills have other uses besides [...]
Continue reading...What Is Contraception?
Friday, May 28, 2010
Contraception means to prevent pregnancy by the use of some method of birth control such as drugs, surgical procedures, implanted devices, or sexual practices. There are five types of contraception methods that are widely used today. They are: Barrier, Behavioral, Emergency, Hormonal and Sterilization. The barrier methods involve use of a device such as a cervical [...]
Continue reading...The Etonogestrel Implant
Thursday, May 27, 2010
A type of contraceptive that is highly effective is the Implanon implant. This birth control method alters the uterine lining and the cervical mucus, thus providing protection against pregnancy. The procedure to insert an implant is not considered highly invasive. A physician will use a local anesthetic in the upper arm and place the implant under [...]
Continue reading...Implanon
Sunday, May 16, 2010
A type of contraceptive that is highly effective is the Implanon implant. It alters the uterine lining and the cervical mucus, thus providing protection against pregnancy. The procedure to insert an implant is not considered highly invasive. A physician will use a local anesthetic in the upper arm and place the implant under the [...]
Continue reading...The Birth Control Patch
Friday, May 14, 2010
An effective, safe, inexpensive and convenient method of contraception is the birth control patch. The patch is a piece of material about 1.75 square inches that sticks firmly to the skin. Once applied to the skin, it releases a combination of the estrogen and progestin hormone which is absorbed through the skin. The patch is usually [...]
Continue reading...Birth Control Pills
Thursday, May 13, 2010
A woman who is seeking to prevent pregnancy might consider taking birth control pills. This method of contraception causes the cervical mucus to become thick, making the advancement of sperm to the uterus more difficult. The pill, taken daily, also contains artificial hormones that prevent ovulation. Birth control pills can be used for other [...]
Continue reading...Choosing A Method Of Contraception
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Any method of contraception is intended to be used for one purpose: the prevention of pregnancy. For this reason, contraception is sometimes also referred to as “birth control”. There are a wide assortment of contraception devices, as well as choices in a method of contraception. (For the purpose of this article, the word “devices” will be [...]
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Saturday, June 5, 2010
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