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Women can go for emergency contraception that avoid chances of pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of having unprotected intercourse. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
There is an intimidating array of hormonal methods for contraception available in the market. Let me give you an insight into few of them. Related Article Tags: , ,
Oral contraceptive pills help in avoiding any sort of unwanted pregnancy and at the same time has other advantages too. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Norplant implants are one of the long acting contraceptive methods. It includes consist of six matchstick-sized plastic capsules, which are inserted under the skin of your upper arm by a trained health care provider. They make a very small cut on your upper arm in order to place the same. The Norplant implants can stay there under the skin for up to five years. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
A lot of different birth control devices have been created over the centuries and are now being marketed to the public. All of them supposedly have been tested by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) if it is safe to be marketed to and used by the public. However there is an ongoing controversy regarding the birth control patch.
Contraceptive implants are quite attractive and effective method for women. They consist of six small capsules that are inserted under the skin of a woman's upper arm. It acts fast, as it starts working within 24 hours of insertion. IT mainly works to prevent pregnancy only, and does not effectively protect against STIs and HIV. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Spermicides are one of the best birth control methods. It comes in the form of gel, cream, foam, film and suppositories. All the spermicides are similar in work but only thing is the amount of chemical (Nonoxynol-9) that contain, which may vary from 1 per cent to 5 per cent. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Breast cancer is caused by the abnormal or uncontrollable growth of breast cells. It has the potential to also spread to other parts of the body. While cancer is almost always caused by an abnormal gene the chances of inheriting it from your mother or father is only 5 to 10 percent. The genetic abnormalities that occur as a result of the ageing process and other factors however cause 90 percent of the breast cancers.
We live in a more sexually permissive world, and with that liberty came a rise in the number of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. It is because of this that more and more birth control products are being created and marketed. But how much do you really know about the different birth control types?
The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is one of the most effective methods of birth control. It is a small, T-shaped device that is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It has one or two threads hangs down from IUD into the upper part of vagina. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
In the United States alone close to six million pregnancies occur every year. But surprisingly enough more than half of these pregnancies are unplanned and unintended.
There are a number of barrier contraceptive methods available in the market. Diaphragm is a dome-shaped silicone or latex cup with a flexible rim. Women can use it by coating the inside and the outer edge of the diaphragm with spermicide, and inserting the same into her vagina before the intercourse. The biggest advantage of using the same is that it provides moderate protection from STI infection. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
A recent study found that newer third generation birth control pills double your risk of contracting a potentially fatal blood clot compared to older birth control pills.
The newspaper headline read: Male Contraceptive Pill Shows Promise, Pilot Study Finds. Hmm, I thought, a study of pilots who practice safe sex, how interesting. Is this what the FAA is spending my hard-earned tax dollars on? No wonder they're called "the friendly skies." Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Having a child is a big adjustment in a woman’s life. Birth control methods are adopted by a woman if she feels she is not ready for a child. She has to ask herself the question, “Am I prepared to have a child? Am I ready?”
There are several methods to avoid a pregnancy. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Commonly known as "the pill", oral contraceptives are one of the most effective reversible methods of birth control that consist of two synthetic female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. You must also keep in mind that oral contraceptives do not protect a woman against sexually transmitted disease. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Vaginal dryness is typically an infectious disease and is caused due to the reduction in the level of oestrogen. The infection can be very painful causing a continuous itching tendency. The women who have a reduced oestrogen after child birth is seen with such problem. The chemical reactions from contraceptive pill, inferior quality of toilet tissue paper can be a cause for such infections. The women of older ages are seen with this problem after fighting with some complicated menopause issues. The infection can lead to pain during the lovemaking causing more difficulties. Huge stress can also lead to evolution of such infections. Related Article Tags: , ,
Birth control has been around for over four decades now, and yet people only have the slightest understanding of what it is and how it can help them. In this article, we are going to try to shed light on some of the most common birth control questions asked by people. Related Article Tags: , ,
Loestrin Birth Control Pill works like other birth control pill, and prevents pregnancy by stopping the release of egg. It is a type of oral contraceptive. Start a new pack just from the next day of end of the first pack i.e., after 28 days. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
If you are a woman you should definitely read this article to learn about some new medication to treat acne, including Diane-35.
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