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Types of contraceptive available
Abstinence: these means, not having sexual
intercourse. Since there is no sexual intercourse, the
probability of getting pregnant is 0%. This method is
the best one for people who are very young and are
not ready to have a baby.
male condom: these are generally made of latex, and
they cover the penis to collect sperm and not let it
inside the women. male condoms are said to be very
helpful against sexually transmitted diseases, but
using one will not take away all the risks
completely. they are said to be 85% effective. some
tips for using a male condom are: always use a new
condom, put the condom before any intercourse is
made, using two condoms could provoque a condom
break and getting an STD or getting pregnant
Spermicides: these are chemicals that destroy sperm,
it is available in many ways: foam, jelly, cream,
suppository, and film. it has to be putted inside the
vagina no more than 30 minutes before the sexual
intercourse. and left in place 6 to 8 hours after
intercourse to prevent pregnancy. they do not
prevent Sexually Transmitted Deseases, they only
prevent pregnancy. they are said to be about 75%
effective on preventing a pregnancy. some tips are:
put it before any sexual intercourse, Do not use
spermicidal lubricant with anal intercourse. used
correctly, spermicides and condoms are about 97%
effective in preventing pregnancy.
Oral contraception: these are pills that prevent
ovulation, and without ovulation there is nothing to
fertilise, so this will protect the women against a
pregnancy but not against a Sexually Transmitted
Disease. These pills should be taken every day. they
may cause vomiting, diarrea, acne, constipation and
other symptoms. If you smoke and you are taking
contraceptive pills, you could have a heart attack,
stroke or other life threatening disease.
Contraceptive injections: he injection contains
progestogen. This thickens the mucus in the cervix,
stopping sperm reaching an egg. The contraceptive
injectio