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What are the different methods of contraception?


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Contraception:

  1. A method or device used to prevent pregnancy is known as contraception.
  2. It is also known as birth control, anticonception, or fertility control.

Methods of contraception:

  1. Natural methods:
  • Example - Coitus interrupts or withdrawal

2. Barriers:

  • Example - Condoms

3. Intra-uterine devices (IUDs):

  • Examples - Non-medicated IUDs and copper releasing IUDs,

4. Oral contraceptives:

  • Oral administration of progestogens or progestogen–estrogen combos in tiny dosages as a tablet or pill.

5. Injectables:

  • Females can also use progestogens alone or in combination with estrogen as injections

6. Implants:

  • Females can also use progestogens alone or in combination with estrogen as implants on skin.

7. Surgical methods:

  • Vasectomy in males.
  • Tubectomy in females.

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