When you have an abortion, a doctor or nurse at the clinic or hospital should be able to give you. A guide to family planning world health organization. Attitudes and opinions toward contraception and abortion c h a p t e r 7 t he countries of eastern europe and the former soviet union have experienced a sharp decline in fertility while abortion, although declining in some countries, has remained an important method of fertility control. For more on each contraception method see our other fact sheets on the womens and family planning victorias websites. Works for 8 or weeks you dont have to think about contraception during this time. Morning after pills are the original method of emergency contraception. Barrier methods, such as condoms, are a form of contraception that help to protect against both sexually transmitted infections stis and pregnancy. However, there was no statistically significant difference between women on efv compared to no art for each method. More resources are listed at the end of this booklet if you want more. Contraception choices better health channel subject the method of contraception you choose will depend on your general health, lifestyle and relationships. Explaining contraception job aids for healthcare providers. In the 1970s they were often referred to as natural methods of contraception. Read the case history, and then click on the question and answer buttons to test your knowledge.
Menstrual regulation is a safe, effective, and economical method of fertility control. The app provides customized appointment reminders, and puts birth control and sexual health resources from the experts at planned parenthood at your fingertips. Birth control contraception is any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy. Answer the questions on this page to help you decide which method is most suitable for you. In the past, morning after pills were regular birth control pills, taken in higher doses, 12. Some of the most popular ones are condoms and the birth control pill.
Overview of contraception explore from the merck manuals medical professional version. Sterilisation is permanent contraception which cant be reversed. Figure 31 comparing typical effectiveness of contraceptive methods. Oral contraceptive case study we are presenting you with 1 case study. State legislators use of evidence in making policy on abortion. Family planning family planning to regulate the number and spacing of children in a family through the practice of contraception or other methods of birth control. By understanding the implications that common birth control methods can have for you and your body, you can ultimately choose the method of contraception that is right for you. Your normal fertility returns almost immediately after an abortion. They are not meant to be used for ongoing contraception, in place of a regular method. Tier 1 more than pregnancies per 100 women in one year. Sometimes known as longacting reversible contraception larc, these birth. Overview of contraception merck manuals professional edition. In summary, our definition of modern contraceptive methods, based on clear and simple criteria, may help establish consistency for those who need this type of classification. It is usually performed with a general anaesthetic.
Your contraception choices the royal womens hospital. Lam is a highly effective, temporary method of contraception. Female abdominal, laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic 0. Larcs are the most effective methods greater than 99% effective for contraception and are suitable for most people. Fact sheet contraception choices family planning nsw. Introduction 1 explaining contraception job aids 3. Contraception v acknowledgements the world health organization who would like to thank the author of this paper, dr r. Condoms can also be bought in pharmacies and supermarkets. Contraception pills progestin ec plan b onestep and others and ulipristal acetate ella 58 94% ulipristal acetate ec works better than progestin ec if you are overweight ulipristal acetate ec works better than progestin ec in the 25 days after sex works best the sooner you take it after unprotected sex you can take ec up to 5 days after. But if you have unprotected sex, its the quickest and easiest afterthefact option out there. We focus on these six methods based on what methods are most popular and available in the region.
My good friends on the other side of the aisle arent bothered by those facts. The health benefits of services provided at family planning centers megan l. Methods of contraception cocp, pop, larcs geeky medics. Emergency contraception is intended for occasional use only, not as a regular method of birth control. For most effective contraception, other birth control methods should be. Other methods known as larcs or long acting reversible contraception can protect you for weeks or months at a time without you having to remember to do anything. World contraception campaign contraceptive methods poster. Contraceptive implant a contraceptive implant is a larc method. With methods of contraception for women and 2 methods for men, choosing the best method for you can be confusing. Some work better than others at preventing pregnancy. Nice has published clinical knowledge summaries on. Birth control methods 3 introduction deciding when to start using birth control and choosing a method that will work for you is an important decision. This booklet outlines different birth control methods and issues to consider when deciding to become sexually active. To elucidate the religious and cultural influences that may affect the acceptance and use of various methods of contraception, including emergency contraception.
There are a number of different methods of birth control that include barrier methods, iuds, hormonal methods, natural methods, and surgical sterilization. Women, men, or couples can choose from many contraceptive methods to help them plan their family and prevent an unplanned pregnancy. With 15 methods to choose from, you can find one that suits you best. Demand for abortion falls to zero only in the perfect contraceptive population, in articles relationships between contraception and abortion. Spot on is a period and birth control tracking mobile app available for android and ios phones that can help you stay on top of your birth control method and track your cycle. Family planning methods presented by hariom mehta m. They need to know that if they are having sex regularly and do not use a contraceptive method, about 8 of every 10 women will become pregnant during the. Take a browse through all the methods available to you, click to read more and compare the methods youre interested in side by side. The goal of the document is to improve access to, and quality of, family planning services by providing policymakers, decisionmakers and the scientific community with recommendations that can be used for developing or revising national guidelines on the medical eligibility criteria for the use of specific. There are three methods of emergency contraception discussed below. Methods of contraception preventing sexually transmitted infections and under18 conceptions contraceptive services for under 25s your responsibility when using nice. If you want to delay or avoid another pregnancy you should use contraception. Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth control only became available in the 20th century.
These are subclassified into five groups barrier methods. How to switch birth control methods american family. Pregnancy rates tend to be higher during the first year of use and decrease in subsequent years as users become more familiar with the contraceptive method they have chosen. Contraceptive use by method 2019 the united nations. Do not wait for your period before you stop the old method or start the new one. Long acting reversible contraception larc is available and gives safe, effective contraception over a number of years, depending on the type. Contact family planning for detailed information on any of these methods. Jul 10, 2015 methods of contraception aboubakr elnashar benha university hospital, egypt slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Emergency contraceptive pills or a copper iud after unprotected intercourse substantially reduces risk of pregnancy. There are different methods of contraception, including. Your birth control choices reproductive health access.
Emergency contraception is used by women who have had unprotected intercourse but do not want to become pregnant. An iud can remain in place and function effectively for many years at a time. The most popular methods, oral contraception and condom users, have relatively negative outcomes, while longacting contraceptive method users report. Knowledge of contraceptive methods among adolescent students. Other methods of contraception prevent pregnancy, but they do not protect against stis. For example, some barrier methods may be difficult to use for those with limited manual dexterity. Pdf contraception coverage and methods used among women in. Little or nothing for the user to do or remember, following initiation of the method with a provider. It has two flexible rings to keep it in place in the vagina. Acknowledgments this report was written by megan l. Morning after pills morning after pills are the original method of emergency contraception. Learn about contraception methods that do not use hormones to prevent pregnancy. What are the different methods contraception methods.
What is the best way to switch from one birth control method to another. Without adequate knowledge of contraceptive methods, myths, such as iud interferes with sexual intercourse or withdrawal is an effective birth control method. An intrauterine device iud, also known as an intrauterine system ius, is a small, tshaped device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptive methods that you have to use and think about regularly or each time you have sex. Methods of contraception that are available include.
You and your health provider can talk about the best contraception for you. Female sterilisation involves an operation blocking the fallopian tubes to stop the passage of the ovum egg. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Inadequate knowledge could explain the different choices of contraceptive methods among adolescents, basically limited to male condoms and the pill. Most contraceptive users in the philippines rely on modern methods, but over the past ten years traditional method use has continued to account for about a third of all contraceptive use. England, community contraceptive clinics, statistics for 2014, health and social care information centre. Some of the post conceptional methods for termination of pregnancy are. Extremely effective contraception low maintenance methods, which include the contraceptive implant and the iud, are the most effective methods available for pregnancy prevention. There are two types of emergency contraception to choose from in canada. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. The following is a brief description of all of your contraception choices. The semantic contempt for traditional methods of birth control is also reflected in the changing vocabulary associated with them. In a 200809 survey, less than 1% of women reported using diaphragms and caps office for national statistics data on contraception and sexual health.
Pdf religious and cultural influences on contraception. Different methods may suit you at different times in your life. The contraception choices tool can help you find out which methods of contraception. Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. For fertile couples trying to conceive, the pregnancy rate is about 85% after 1 yr if no contraceptive method is used. Postpartum contraception, family planning methods and. Condoms can be used in conjunction with other methods to increase contraceptive effectiveness. Family planning is when both the husband and wife together discuss and mutually decide how many children they would like to have and when, so that they can give sufficient love, care, attention and good education to each of their children family planning is achieved through the use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility. Sometimes known as longacting reversible contraception larc, these birth control devices work for years without any user action. The female condom is a polyurethane sheath, which is inserted into the vagina before sex. Results show women in 2003 and 2008 were more likely to use periodic abstinence rhythm over modern methods compared with women in 20, while withdrawal. Hiv and contraception, preconception and reproductive health.
Rivera of family health international, north carolina, united states of america. Contraceptive methods that dont depend on you remembering to. To address contraception and other acute postpartum needs in a timely way, postpartum followup within two to three weeks is advised. The sooner they are taken, the more effective they are. Anderson n a large and growing body of literature explores the health benefits related to services received at family planning clinics. Planning, making available, and using birth control is called family planning. Women can choose from many different types of birth control. Postpartum contraception, family planning methods and birth. Emergency contraception isnt a method you should rely on all the timethere are much more effective methods out there. Appropriate for any staff person who works in a family. The new york city department of health and mental hygiene n. Complete information on post conceptional methods for. The effectiveness figures quoted are based on independent research. There are many different methods of birth control including condoms, iuds, birth control pills, the rhythm method, vasectomy, and tubal ligation.
This regions isolation from the west prevented both. Postpartum return of fertility timing and initiation of method types use of key contraception methods. Traditional and modern contraceptive method use in the. Levonelle and ellaone are forms of emergency contraceptive pills or morningafter pills. The male condom is another commonly used method in the uk. There are many different types of contraception available in aotearoa new zealand. Although birth control is important, certain forms of contraception can affect people with cf differently and should be discussed with a member of your cf care team. You can discuss your contraception options with a gp or health nurse. Family planning methods and birth spacing after childbirth. Contraception for clinicians in any specialty start contraception at todays visit safely and easily featuring new section on postabortion contraception.
It consists of aspiration of uterine contents within 6 to 14 days of a missed period but before tests can confirm pregnancy. This lesson focuses on a subset of birth control methods, rather than every method, in order to achieve sufficient depth in one class period to support pregnancy and sti prevention. Contraception coverage and methods used among women in south africa. Contraceptive methods that dont depend on you remembering to take or use them. Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to. Choices in contraception fact sheet long acting reversible contraceptives long acting reversible contraceptives larcs are a means of preventing pregnancy that only need to be used less than once per month. It is important to go straight from one birth control method to the next, with no gaps in between. When you are finished, you may click on the exit button at the bottom of the page. Family it refers two or more individuals who depend on one other for emotional, physical, and financial support. Weve given lots of easytounderstand information and videos on each of the different methods available, including how they work, where to get them, the advantages and disadvantages. Although many first ovulations will be subfertile, some of the reported ovulations were estimated to be fertile, which highlights the importance of timely initiation of contraception postpartum. Contraceptive choices after an abortion information sheet. Depo provera an injection of progestogen stops ovaries from releasing an egg each month no serious concerns one injection lasts 12 weeks doesnt interfere with sexual intercourse usually no periods useful for.
Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use. Contraceptive knowledge, attitude and practice among rural. Family planning methods and birth spacing after childbirth 2 session objectives define postpartum contraception explain the benefits of birthspacing for both breastfeeding and nonbreastfeeding women, discuss. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 767k, or click on a page.
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