Contraception - World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency contraception It is possible to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if contraception has failed, either with a pill or with an IUD There is a five-day window for this Condoms Male condoms sheath a penis Female condoms fit loosely inside a vagina Both form a barrier that prevent sperm and egg from meeting
Birth control methods - Office on Womens Health Contraception; 87(3): 273-279 The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review by: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Research and Evaluation (CDER), Division of Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Products (DBRUP) medical staff and Center for Devices and Radiological Health staff
Family planning contraception methods - World Health Organization (WHO) Use of contraception prevents pregnancy-related health risks for women, especially for adolescent girls, and when expressed in terms of interbirth intervals, children born within 2 years of an elder sibling have a 60% increased risk of infant death, and those born within 2–3 years a 10% increased risk, compared with those born after an
What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases
Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Modern methods of contraception include oral contraceptives (such as birth control pills), contraceptive vaginal rings, condoms, intrauterine devices (also called IUDs), injectable and implantable products, and sterilization
Contraception and Birth Control - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . . Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Choosing a particular method of birth control depends on many factors, including a woman’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future
About Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . Contraception is the prevention of pregnancy Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy Some methods can also protect against infections Choosing a particular method of birth control depends on many factors, including a woman’s overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and
Contraception. Evidence brief - World Health Organization (WHO) Contraception enables people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health Promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women, girls and couples – is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities
Promoting contraception choice for every individual The variety in preferences in family planning vary across cultures Furthermore, contraceptive preferences and the approach to family planning is likely to change throughout a person’s life, especially throughout the several decades of fertility Pregnancy preventions is influenced by life circumstances as well An adolescent will have different needs than an adult, or a woman at high risk
Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use For recommendations issued in the SPR, safety considerations include common barriers to safe, correct and consistent use of contraception and the benefits of preventing unintended or unwanted pregnancy