Definition of birth control
Birth control is a term used for any method or method used to prevent pregnancy for women who are able to conceive, and it is also called "family planning", "contraception", or "fertility control". There are many birth control methods and methods that are designed either to prevent fertilization of an egg or to prevent implantation after fertilization in the uterine wall, and these methods may have a temporary or permanent effect.
Birth control methods
There are many methods of birth control, and they can be classified into:
- Hormonal methods: that make a woman temporarily unable to conceive by preventing ovulation, including birth control pills and vaginal rings.
- Condoms: that prevent the man's sperm from reaching the woman's egg and fertilizing it. These condoms include types of membranes, condoms, and the cervical cover.
- Spermicide: It is a chemical that kills sperm and prevents them from reaching the eggs.
- The IUD: It is a tool that is used to prevent pregnancy for a certain period.
- Surgical sterilization: This method includes tube ligation, or what is called ligation of the fallopian tubes, or vasectomy, or what is called vasectomy.
An appropriate birth control method
There are many things that must be taken into consideration before choosing an appropriate method of contraception and birth control, including:
- The period of time the parents want to prevent pregnancy.
- The health conditions of both spouses.
- The number of times you have sexual intercourse.
- Desire not to be exposed to any of the sexually transmitted pathogens.
- The effectiveness of the birth control method.
- Side effects of each method of birth control.
- Use the methods and apply them in the right way every time.
