Preventing Pregnancy
Birth control pills and patches use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. Condoms, diaphragms, spermicides, sponges and cervical caps are barrier methods designed to stop sperm from entering a woman’s uterus.
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Contraceptive Sponge
The contraceptive sponge, also known as the birth control sponge, is a soft saucer-shaped device made from polyurethane foam. The…
Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills also called oral contraceptives use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. What are the different kinds of birth…
Withdrawal Method as Birth Control
The withdrawal method as a means of birth control requires removing the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. The…
Vaginal Ring
The vaginal ring is a soft, flexible piece of plastic that contains synthetic hormones to be absorbed inside the vagina.…
Spermicide
Spermicide is a chemical product that comes in the form of a jelly, foam, or cream and is a barrier method…
Types of Birth Control
Contraception is a term used for methods of preventing pregnancy and is often referred to as birth control. From methods,…
Emergency Contraception: Morning After Pill
Often referred to as the “morning-after pill,” it is a high dose of certain types of the birth control pill, made…
Cervical Cap
The cervical cap is not a method of birth control that is widely used, and very few health care providers recommend…
