Difference between revisions of "Contraception"

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Contraception (Lat. against conception) generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy (birth control). There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is abstinence. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection. Except for condoms, most methods offer little protection against Sexually transmitted diseases.

Barrier Methods

Male condom
Female Condom
Sponge
Cervical cap
Diaphragm

Hormonal Methods

Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)
Depoprogesterone
Vaginal ring

Timing Methods

"Rhythm method"

Other

Intrauterine device (medicated and bare)

Religious Perspectives

Information on Birth Control

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−	'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy. There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is [[abstinence]]. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection.	+	'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy (birth control). There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is [[abstinence]]. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection.
	Except for condoms, most methods offer little protection against [[STD\|Sexually transmitted disease]]s.		Except for condoms, most methods offer little protection against [[STD\|Sexually transmitted disease]]s.