Birth Control Methods - Important To Know

There are various methods which both men and women can follow to avoid unwanted pregnancy. It is very much of importance to understand that the success of birth control method that you use, totally depends on how better u follow the necessary instructions and how careful you are. It is also important to know that birth control methods do avoid pregnancy, but do not assure protection from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Before enjoying your sexual life, you must understand how to use birth control methods properly, for this you can consult your health consultant. Do not feel embarrassed to ask your health consultant any question that you have regarding the use of birth control methods, how to follow, effectiveness of particular method etc.

Once you decide to use a birth control method, the first step to achieve success in birth control is to learn to control yourself. Many people cannot control themselves and they commit mistake before even thinking of to use birth control method. The second most important step in avoiding pregnancy is that both the partners should agree on the terms that birth control method needs to be followed and they need to play their roles accordingly.

Let’s discuss some birth control methods we can use:

Use of Condom: Condoms are used commonly to avoid unwanted pregnancy and they also provide protection against STDs at some extent. If a condom is used in order to avoid pregnancy, make it sure that it is a latex condom, as latex condoms are effective in avoiding pregnancy (because of their thickness they provide more protection). There are male and female condoms available in market; you can choose any of them as per your choice.

Abstinence During Fertility Period: During the menstrual cycle periods, it becomes unsafe for women to have sex, as women become more fertile during these days. It is very important to avoid any such situation when women are susceptible to get pregnant. If in case any woman who is in her fertility period wants to have sex, then she should use a proper contraception such as condoms, birth control pills etc.

Use of Birth Control Pills: Birth control pills help in preventing pregnancy, if taken properly. The birth control pills contain hormones estrogen and progestin, which help in avoiding pregnancy. The birth control pills block the eggs which are released from ovaries. The birth control pills are very effective if taken as per directions before sexual intercourse.

Hormone Injections: In this method of birth control, women are given injections which contains hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy.

Use of Spermicides: Now a days gel, cream and foams of various types are available in market which prevent pregnancy by killing sperms that men ejaculate during sexual intercourse. The gel, cream or foam is applied inside the vagina in order to kill the sperms that are released from the penis of the male partner.

Using Cap: The sperms are blocked by using a diaphragm which is made of the shape of a cup. These cups are often used with spermicides.

Use of Surgery In Birth Control: People who already have one or two children and do not wish to have anymore (or don’t want to have any) can have sterilization surgery as the best option of birth control. In sterilization surgery, the tube that provides path for the eggs to reach the uterus where the eggs can fertilize, is blocked or tied up in women. In men, the tube that provides path to the sperms to reach to the opening of the penis is tied up, or they have a vasectomy, this method ensures that the ejaculation of men has no sperms in it. Thus, they can enjoy their sexual life without fear of inviting unwanted pregnancy.

There are some more things that can contribute in successful use of birth control method such as: pulling out penis before ejaculation (some people might find it difficult to control, but, it definitely can be achieved), avoiding any-time sex habit, use of proper and approved birth control methods etc.