What Is Contraception? |
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Contraception refers to the many methods and devices that are used in an attempt to avoid pregnancy during sexual relations. The Pill remains the most common method for contraception in both the United States and Britain. In order of popularity, the most common methods of contraception are as follows: the Pill (27%), male condom (22%), vasectomy (11%), female sterilization (9%), the coil intra-uterine device (4%), withdrawal method (3%), variations of the rhythm method (3%), contraceptive injection (2%), Mirena intra-uterine system (2%), skin patch (1%), diaphragm (1%), and a female condom (less than 1%). Of course, there may be variations in various regions. With the exception of withdrawal, all of the above methods are fairly reliable as long as they are used properly and as designed. Other methods such as spermicides and various positions for sex are generally ineffective and usually will lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Only rely on proven methods when you are trying to avoid pregnancy. One thing to keep in mind is that no method is one hundred percent effective, and there is no guarantee that pregnancy will not occur. The general effectiveness of the outlined contraceptive methods are as follows: vasectomy (nearly 100%), female sterilization (nearly 100%), the Pill (nearly 100%), contraceptive injection (nearly 100%), Mirena (98-99%), the coil (97-98%), the mini-Pill (98%), male condom (90-98%), female condom (90-98%), and a diaphragm (90-96%). Keep in mind that some of these methods can be complicated to use, and there may be side effects. Before using any method, discuss it with your physician or gynecologist in order to determine what it the most effective and safest method for your situation and health history. Trackback(0)
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