Contraceptives

People in the 21st century face a lot of queries regarding unsafe sex, unwanted pregnancy increasing sexual diseases. Teens of today do not think about the problems which they would face after having unsafe sex. They do not have complete knowledge of the hazards that follow them in future. To bring these precarious activities under control Contraceptives (birth control) were introduced. The main aim to bring the contraceptives in the market was to eradicate the problems of Sexually transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Birth control or contraceptives were used by the women to avoid unwanted pregnancy by using certain methods. Contraception is of many types but the motto behind it remains the same i.e. to avoid unwanted pregnancy and to prevent the STD's. In general terms contraception is a method which stops the egg of a women from being fused by a male egg. Thus the fertilization can be prevented and no pregnancy takes place.

Before the introduction of the birth control pills, women ate or drank certain substances which could prevent pregnancy or induce a miscarriage. Generally, they consumed the seeds of herbs and other products made up of plants and herbs which served them as oral contraceptives. But these things were dangerous. Therefore to prevent this intrauterine device (IUD) was introduced. This was done by some ancient people who inserted small pieces of stone into the camels' uterus to prevent pregnancy. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device which is inserted into the women's uterus to prevent them from being pregnant. It is generally made up of plastic. IUD can restrict the pregnancy in many ways. By using IUD the movements of the female and the male egg is stopped and it also prevents the egg to fuse with the male egg. IUD must be used only when recommended by doctor. But there are certain risks while using IUD because it does not give complete protection against STD's and it may even cause heavier and longer menstruation periods for women.

Generally women have a wide option wile choosing their birth control methods. There are many factors on the basis of which one can choose the birth control appropriate for them. These factors include convenience, safety, and surety. Some of the women are afraid before using the birth controls because of the side effects like irregular periods and an extra weight gain.
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There are many types of birth control which works in different ways to prevent pregnancy some birth control prevents the fusion of sperm with egg, some changes the monthly periods of women. One of the important birth control methods is: - barrier methods. Barrier methods block the fusion of sperm with an egg. This method is used during every sexual intercourse. Some people find this method easy to use while some people find it inconvenient. Barrier methods include male and female condom, diaphragm, cervical caps and spermicides.

Generally a male condom is a covering made up ...

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