Contraceptive methods
We can choose among many types of contraceptives, some work better than others, there is no "best method" this will depend on each woman and each circumstance. What should be considered before choosing a contraceptive method is the personality, habits and lifestyle of each one, for example: Are you currently in a monogamous relationship? If not, the number of sexual partners you have, how often you have sexual relations, you have plans in the near future to get pregnant, your daily discipline, are you forgetful? What is the state of your general health, etc.
These are the main questions you should answer before making your choice of contraceptive.
What are the types of contraceptives?
Barrier methods are the methods you use only every time you have sex, condoms are the only ones that protect you from sexually transmitted diseases.
Male condom: A condom is a thin latex or polyurethane sheath that is placed over a man's erect penis. The effectiveness rate 82%.
Female condom: It is a small soft nitrile sheath that is inserted into the vagina. It lines the inside of the vagina and creates a barrier. The effectiveness rate 79%.
Diaphragm: It is a dome-shaped cup that blocks the entrance to the cervix. It is placed over the opening of the cervix. Diaphragms DO NOT protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The effectiveness rate 88%.
Hormonal methods: These methods are effective for contraception but do not protect you from any sexually transmitted disease.
Pill: It is a tablet that contains hormones and that women should take every day at the same time. 91% effectiveness rate.
Patch: Patch that adheres to the skin and releases hormones. 91% effectiveness rate.
Injection: it is an injection of hormones that is applied in the muscle or under the skin of the woman and lasts from 1 to 3 months. 94% effectiveness rate.
Intravaginal ring: A flexible plastic ring that the woman places in the vagina and continuously releases hormones. 91% effectiveness rate,
Long-Term Contraceptives: These methods are effective for contraception but do not protect you from any sexually transmitted disease. They last from 3 to 5 years depending on the method.
Intrauterine devices: An IUD is a copper-wrapped, T-shaped device that a gynecologist places inside the womb. 99% effectiveness rate.
Intrauterine System-SIU: it is a small system that releases small amounts of hormones and that is placed inside the womb. 99% effectiveness rate.
Other natural methods: These methods are not very effective for contraception and they also do not protect you from any sexually transmitted disease.
Withdrawal Method: The Withdrawal Method requires no hormones or additional devices, just impeccable timing and good luck. Effectiveness rate 78%
Fertility awareness: Fertility awareness is a method of having sex only on the non-fertile days of your menstrual cycle. 76% effectiveness rate.
As you can see the range is very wide and each method has its pros and cons, the decision is made by each woman depending on her habits and lifestyle.
Source: https://www.your-life.com/