There is also lunelle hormonal injections. The pros are as follows. It causes less menstrual irregularities than Depo Provera. There are fewer reports of amenorrhea, irregular bleeding and extra long menstrual bleeding. It provides a month of birth control protection and it is very effective against pregnancy. The cons are similar to Depo_ Provera but one must visit the health care provider every month.
There are also hormonal implants (Norplant). The pros are that it protects against pregnancy for 24 hours after insertion for up to 5 years and it can be removed at will. It is very effective against pregnancy and may cause light or no menstrual periods. The cons are as follows. It provides no protection against STDs and requires surgery to insert and remove, side effects may be irregular periods, depression, nervousness, hair loss and weight gain plus an infection at the place of implant. It cannot be used by women with certain medical conditions and who use certain medications.
I will now refer to female barrier methods, firstly spermicides. The pros are that they cost little and can be bought at chemists. The cons are as follows. They do not protect against STDs. Their effectiveness usually last only 1 hour and one needs to reapply each time one has sexual intercourse. Some people may be allergic to spermicides. It is the least effective method of protection against pregnancy and it’s use may change the bacteria in the vagina and increase urinary tract infections.
Another method is the contraceptive sponge. The pros are that it can be inserted right before or several hours before intercourse and it provides protection against pregnancy for 24 hours. The cons are that it does not protect against STDs, it can’t be taken out until six hours after intercourse and it cannot be used by women who are allergic to non exile a.
Another method is the diaphragm. The pros are that it can be put in place before, it doesn’t need to be taken out between intercourse. It protects against pregnancy for about 6 hours. The cons are as follows. It doesn’t protect against STDs. It needs to be fitted by a health care provider. It may move out of place during intercourse. Some women may move be allergic to the diaphragm or the spermicide gel required. It can cause an increase in urinary tract infections.
Another method is cervical caps. The pros are that the cap can be inserted several hours before intercourse and it will give protection for 48 hours. Also, less spermicide is used than with the diaphragm but also it cannot be used by women with a history of abnormal smears.
Another method is the female condom. The pro is that it does protect against STDs but the con is that it can be uncomfortable.
Another method is the intra_ uterine device, which is very effective against pregnancy and only needs to be checked once a month. The cons are that it doesn’t protect against STDs and it can have side effects such as cramping and heavier menstrual periods.
A new method of birth control is Ortho Evvra. It consists of a patch, which attaches directly to the skin. It can be applied by oneself. It is a safe, highly effective, convenient, and reversible way to prevent pregnancy. It is 99% affective when used correctly. It is not for everyone. Women should speak with their health care professional. The patch contains hormones similar to those in birth control pills, it delivers hormones through one’s skin into one’s bloodstream. Most side effects are not serious and those that are, occur infrequently. The most frequent side includes nausea and/or vomiting, rash, headache, and emotional reactions. Serious risks include blood clots, stroke or heart attacks. Some women should not use the patch, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke. The patch does not protect against STDs. The patch can be worn on the abdomen, upper torso or upper outer arm.
Sterilisation is fully effective against pregnancy but it needs surgery and is permanent.
Lastly, natural family planning is a method but the partners have to be sure what time is safest in the woman’s cycle and they may not succeed in avoiding pregnancy.
Taking the various contraceptive methods into account, clearly, the male condom or the female condom are the ways to protect against STDs. I am with the view that persons having casual sex should use one of these methods so as to protect against STDs even though neither may be comfortable with the method.
STDs should not e a risk between permanent partners who can trust each other. The main consideration is protection against pregnancy. The dissatisfaction with the male condom or the female condom need not be endured. They can use withdrawal if it is satisfactory to them. They can use family planning but this is not guaranteed and needs great care. The birth control pills, the hormonal injections,the hormonal implant, the ultra-uterine device and sterilisation are effective against pregnancy but have possible side effects. The possible side effects with are nausea, increased are weight gain, tiredness and possibility a decrease in bone density with irregular menstrual bleeding for the first 3 to 6 months. those related to the implants are irregular periods.depression, nervousness, hairloss, weight gain plus infection at the place of implant. Those related to the intra-utrinedevice are cramping and heavier menstrual periods. The decrease in bone density related to injections is especially dangerous and the infection and hairloss related to the implant are very unpleasant perhaps the pill or the intra-uterine device are preferable, at the same time, the oeth eva is a good possibility because the serious side effects occur infrequently but medical opinion should be taken as it is not fo rall women.
Sterlisation is a good method but permenant, with regard to the temple barrier methods, the spermicide a love does not protect against pregnancy enough, whilst as regards the other method, or the spermicides used and infections can be causded .
In conclusion, it seems that the best form of contraception is to use a combination of the condom, either male or female and the pill. Sometimes, the condom can split and be of no use. Also, inaccurate use of the pill can take away its effectiveness. If one uses both, each backs up the other and they provide very good contraception. In addition the condom protects against STDs. If there are side effects with the pill then the intra-uterine device can be tried. When they reach a point where they will want no more children, one or the other could be sterilised.
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