Surgical abortion—also commonly known as suction or vacuum aspiration—is a method that uses a vacuum aspiration machine to cleanse out the uterus, including the fetus. Surgical abortion is the most common method of first trimester abortions performed. Another option for abortion during the first trimester is a medically-induced abortion. Any abortion after …
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Combination Pills
Combination pills, also called “combo pills,” or simply “the
pill,” are a form of oral
hormonal birth control which contain the
hormones estrogen and progestin.1 Combination pills are commonly used as a method of
preventing pregnancy, but can also be used for their non-contraceptive benefits such
as improving acne, decreasing menstrual
cramps or …
Male Contraception
… and contraception for males, and the political dynamics surrounding the development of these new male birth control options.
Table of Contents
Factors Affecting the Development of Male Birth ControlTypes of Male Birth Control in DevelopmentNon-Hormonal Birth ControlCurrently Available Options for Male Birth ControlConcluding Remarks
Factors Affecting the Development of Male Birth Control
Enthusiasm of …
Internal Condom
The internal condom, like the external condom, is a barrier method of contraception. When worn during sex, the internal condom lines the entire interior of the vagina, preventing semen from entering the uterus and potentially fertilizing an egg. By shielding the walls of the vagina or anus from semen and other bodily fluids, the internal …
Contraceptive Sponge
… acts as a physical barrier, which blocks sperm from entering the uterus and prevents fertilization.1
How Effective is the Sponge?
Effectiveness should be taken into consideration when one is choosing a method of birth control. Different methods of birth control have different levels of effectiveness, and this level can also be influenced by the
Your First Period (Menarche)(Teen Corner)
A female’s first period, known as menarche, occurs during a transitional part of her life. Menarche occurs during puberty, when a female’s body and emotions are continually changing. Of all the changes that take place during puberty, menarche is usually the most feared. Fortunately, most of that fear comes from the mystery of …
External Condom
External condoms are a barrier method of contraception used to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An external condom is a thin sheath that is placed over the user’s erect penis before sexual activity. This barrier protects against the spread of STIs by preventing direct contact between the penis …
Overview of Virginity Pledges
Virginity pledges are typically taken by teenagers and young adults who promise to remain abstinent from sexual activity until marriage. Programs promoting virginity pledges began within fundamentalist Christian circles in the United States, but the idea has gained traction in the mainstream, and a number of nonreligious sources (including some public school sex education programs …
Cervical Cap
… given birth), and 74% for parous females (those who have). In typical use, the cervical cap is 86% and 71% effective for nulliparous and parous females, respectively.¹ Thus, it is a more optimal method of birth control for nulliparous females rather than parous ones. This discrepancy may result from long-term changes in the