Contraceptive Methods

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Contraceptive methods
These days many modern techniques have been improved to prevent the unintended pregnancies :

1. Combined oral contraceptives or “the pill”
DESCRIPTION
Contains 2 hormones (estrogen and progestogen)
HOW IT WORKS
Prevents the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation)
EFFECTIVENESS TO PREVENT PREGNANCY :
>98% with correct and constant use

93% as commonly used

2. Progestogen-only pills or "the minipill"

Description
Contains only progestogen hormone, not estrogen

How it works
Thickening of cervical mucous to block semen and egg from mating and prevents ovulation.
Comments
98% with correct and consistent use
90–95% as commonly used

COMMENTS :

Can be used while breastfeeding

Should be taken at the same time each day.

3. Implants

Description :
Small, flexible rods or capsules placed under the skin of the upper arm; contains progestogen hormone only.

How it works :
Same mechanism as Progestogen-only pills.

Effectiveness to prevent pregnancy :

96% as commonly used
>98% with correct and consistent use

Comments :

Health-care provider must insert and ...

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