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Birth Control Methods & Options from pills to family planning

There are various birth control options and methods available, which will be most suitable for today’s women. They are broadly categorized in the following

1. Birth control pills
2. Birth control patches
3. Barrier methods (write on condoms, spermicide or a diaphragm)
4. Sterilization - Tubal Ligation
5. Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
6. Natural Family Planning (NFP)

1. Birth control pills
Oral contraceptives are commonly known as birth control pills. They do wonders in preventing unwanted pregnancy. The first ever birth control pill approved by FDA was Enovid on June 23, 1960. This pill was being manufactured by Searle in those days. This great innovation brought blessings for sexually liberated women in U.S. ...more...

2. Birth Control Patches
This is another birth control method for preventing unwanted pregnancy and mostly used by women who can not remember to take birth control pills on time but yes, they could remember to replace birth control patches weekly. This contraceptive patch looks very similar to square band-aid of skin color. It is normally worn on lower abdomen, buttocks, upper arms or upper torso. ...more...

3. Barrier methods (write on condoms, spermicide or a diaphragm)
The most commonly used birth control barrier methods are male & female condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, the contraceptive sponge with spermicide and withdrawal method to some extent. The purpose of using these barrier methods is either to prevent sperm entering into vagina or kill the sperm. All these barriers must be used before deciding to have intercourse. ...more...

4. Sterilization - Tubal Ligation (surgical) & Essure (without surgery)
This is the permanent birth control option for women looking for permanent birth control solution. There are two options available for women for looking for sterilization i.e Tubal Ligation and Essure (without surgery). ...more...

5. Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
IUD as widely called is small, T shaped plastic device with a string attached to the end. It is inserted through cervix and placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A small string hangs down from IUD nto the upper part of the vagina. However, this is not noticeable during intercourse. This placement can be done during an office visit. Once in place, the IUD stays in your uterus until your doctor removes it. ...more...

6. Natural Family Planning (FP)
Family planning is the method practiced by women to know when they could get more fertile and therefore, decide to avoid pregnancy or even achieve pregnancy. This is perhaps the best method of birth control method where women is in complete control to decide if she is really prepared for pregnancy or it is time to avoid it. it also makes woman very knowledgeable to know her body and chart out the changes she notices. ...more...