kinds of birth control method?

Answer 1

There are almost too many types to list.

There are different kinds of birth control pills, also called oral contraceptives. The usual types, which are sold under many different brand names, come 28 to a pack. They are groups in a calendar package, where you take the real medicine that suppresses ovulation for 3 weeks, followed by one week of placebo, or "sugar pills" without the medicine, and you will have your period on that week. These pills are 99.9% effective if taken correctly. They are sold under brand names like Yasmin, Ortho Tri Cyclin, etc. They are available only with a prescription.

There is also a birth control shot, also given at the doctor's office. The most common is depo provera, given every 3 months. All you have to do is get the shot 4 times a year, and that's it. It's very effective, but some people experience unpleasant side effects like weight gain and irregular periods. There is another shot called Lunesta that you get every month, with fewer side effects.

Then there are lots of other kinds, like the patch (ortho evra), nuvaring, norplant, etc. Most are harder to use than other types, and all of these are prescription.

There is an IUD, or intrauterine device. A doctor puts it directly into your uterus, and it keeps you from getting pregnant for up to 5 or 10 years until you get it removed. It is only for monogamous people, since it does not protect against STDs, and even increases your chance of getting an STD if you are exposed to one.

There are other methods, such as the diaphragm, but these methods are pretty outdated and hard to use, plus they aren't very effective at all.

Non-prescription methods of birth control are generally limited to condoms and spermicide. Spermicide isn't really effective enough on its own, so most people use it with a condom. If a condom isn't expired, and is used correctly, and used WITH spermicidal lubricant, it can be up to 99.9% effective. Condoms are cheap and easy to come by. Just remember not to leave a condom in your wallet, a cold or hot car, or anywhere where it is exposed to heat or friction, as it will make microscopic holes in the condom that will make it useless. Also, don't use an oil-based lubricant such as vaseline with a condom; it will render the condom ineffective by tearing holes in it. Only use a water-based lubricant like KY jelly.

If you want more information about birth control and what type is right for you, visit your local Planned Parenthood clinic. They charge on a sliding scale, so many of their services are free, and in most states, they will treat you if you are over the age of 14, without notifying your parents. They are a great resource.

As for permanent birth control, or sterilization, these include tubal ligation or "getting your tubes tied" for a woman, or a vasectomy for a man. These are extreme forms of birth control, and most doctors won't perform them unless you've already had more than one child.

Emergency contraception, also known as the "morning after pill" is a pill taken after unprotected sex. It is usually issued in the case of rape. It is NOT the same as RU486, or the abortion pill. RU486 causes a pregnant woman to have an abortion. EC, (morning after pill), sold under the brand name "Plan B" is a pill that is basically a strong dose of birth control pill, and keeps a woman from GETTING pregnant. It does not terminate an existing pregnancy. These pills are often confused by people, who mix them up, and that is why some pro-lifers are against the morning after pill, because they think it is the same as an abortion, even though it is preventing pregnancy, not ending one.

Answer 2

Birth control methods can either be permanent or temporary. Among the temporary ones, use of condom by man or of pills by woman ar most common. Other method could be to restrict sex to only first 7 days and last 7 days after onset on period. Among the permanent ones, vasectomy of man or blocking fallopian tubes on woman are most common.

Answer 3

Birth control patch
Birth control pills
Depo shot
Iud
Tubal Ligation
No sex at all
Condoms
Spermicide
Diaphram

Answer 4

Birth control pills are the best, because they have few side effects and work well if you use them properly. Don't mess with the shot because it will seriously screw up your cycle.

Answer 5

The best kind is not to have sex until your married. There is the pill, spermicide, a condom, and other types that may suit you, to find the best for you please seek a physician or health care provider.

Answer 6

okay, how about celibacy?? or in lamens terms do NOT have sex! easiest way!

Answer 7

B**job (tsupa) ..no malice..im serious

Answer 8

pills.