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Birth control, also known as contraception, refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy. Here are some common birth control measures:
Hormonal Methods
1. Oral Contraceptives (The Pill) : Hormonal pills taken daily to prevent ovulation.
2. Contraceptive Patch : A patch worn on the skin to release hormones and prevent ovulation.
3. Vaginal Ring : A flexible ring inserted into the vagina to release hormones and prevent ovulation.
4. Injectable Contraceptives : Hormonal injections given every 3 months to prevent ovulation.
5. Implantable Contraceptives : Small rods implanted under the skin to release hormones and prevent ovulation.
Barrier Methods
1. Male Condoms : Worn on the penis to prevent sperm from entering the vagina.
2. Female Condoms : Inserted into the vagina to prevent sperm from entering.
3. Diaphragm : A dome-shaped device inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix.
4. Cervical Cap : A small device inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix.
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
1. Copper IUD : A copper device inserted into the uterus to prevent fertilization.
2. Hormonal IUD : A device inserted into the uterus to release hormones and prevent ovulation.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Methods
1. Basal Body Temperature Method : Tracking body temperature to determine fertile days.
2. Ovulation Method : Tracking cervical mucus and ovulation to determine fertile days.
3. Symptothermal Method : Combining basal body temperature, ovulation, and cervical mucus tracking to determine fertile days.
Sterilization Methods
1. Tubal Ligation : A surgical procedure to block the fallopian tubes and prevent fertilization.
2. Vasectomy : A surgical procedure to block the vas deferens and prevent sperm from entering the semen.