Contraception Guide

Birth control or Contraception prevents or reduces the probability of a pregnancy occurring due to intercourse. The variety of contraceptive methods available range from barrier methods to injectables, implants and intrauterine devices. Birth control measures have enabled women to exercise their right to reproductive self-determination. In this age of STDs and HIV, it must be noted that no method of birth control offers total protection against sexually transmitted diseases. STDs can wreak havoc on a woman's reproductive system resulting in infertility and sometimes death. Multiple partners and teenage sexual activity has necessitated that women take responsibility and make conscious contraceptive choices.

Our section on contraceptive measures looks at various methods to prevent pregnancy. There is no best method - you have to choose one that suits you. Factors to be taken into account when choosing a contraceptive method are the overall condition of your health, side effects, reliability and reversibility as well your comfort level with a particular contraceptive method. Our articles will take you through various contraceptive measures and throw light on their features. We will cover oral contraceptive pills, contraceptive patches, diaphragms, intrauterine devices as well as newer contraceptive options such as Depo Provera, vaginal Ring, female condoms and contraceptive sponges. For an informative guide on contraception, look up our articles that can throw light on issues of birth control that you are seeking answers to.