Contraceptive methods are procedures individuals use to prevent pregnancy. Some methods are reversible, while others are permanent. Consider aspects like safety, effectiveness, availability, and acceptability when choosing a contraception method. You might also consider a method that protects you against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Depending on your needs, your Wellness Center Frisco doctors can help you choose the best contraception method. Contraception methods can be used by the man or woman depending on the type partners prefer. There are many contraception methods, and here are some.
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Intrauterine contraception
Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUD)
Levonorgestrel intrauterine system is a small T-shaped device your doctor places in your uterus. It produces progestin in small amounts each day to prevent you from getting pregnant. Depending on your LNG IUD device, it can stay in your uterus for three to six years.
Copper T intrauterine device (IUD)
A copper intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T-shaped device that your doctor places in your uterus to prevent pregnancy. The device can stay in your uterus for up to ten years.
Hormonal methods
Implant
An implant is a single thin rod your doctor inserts under a woman’s upper arm. This rod releases progestin daily for over three years to keep you from getting pregnant.
Injection
Women can get shots of the hormone progestin in the buttocks or arms. They are active for three months. The failure rate is about four percent.
Combined oral contraceptives
Combined oral contraceptives, also known as the pill, consists of estrogen and progestin hormones. You have to take these medications at the same time each day. Your doctor may recommend you do not take the pill if you are over thirty-five years, smoke, or have a history of blood clots or breast cancer.
Progestin-only pill
Progestin-only pill has one hormone, progestin, and you take it at the same time each day. It is a suitable option if you cannot take estrogen.
Patch
Skin patch involves wearing them on your abdomen, buttocks, or upper body but not on your breasts. The patch releases the hormone progestin and estrogen into your bloodstream. You wear a new patch once a week for three weeks. Do not wear your patch in the fourth week to allow your menstrual period.
Barrier methods
Diaphragm or cervical cap
The diaphragm cap is shaped like a shallow cup, while the cervical cap is a thimble-shaped cup. These caps are placed in your vagina to cover your cervix to block sperm. You insert either cap with spermicide before sexual intercourse to stop or kill sperm.
Male condom
A man wears a male condom to keep sperm from entering a woman’s body. There are many types of condoms, but latex is the most commonly used.
Female condom
A woman wears a female condom. It prevents sperm from getting into a female’s body. You can insert it up to eight hours before sexual intercourse. Contraceptive methods are procedures partners use to prevent pregnancy. These procedures include condoms, intrauterine contraception, implants, injections, patches or oral pills, and diaphragm or cervical caps. Schedule an appointment at the Center of Advanced Wellness for a contraceptive method to prevent getting pregnant.
