Today we discuss about Contraception....

Contraception : Contraception is the prevention of conception by methods other than abstinence from coitus.

Methods of Contraception :

A)Temporary methods:

1)Barrier methods :
★physical :
# In male:condom
# Female:
*vaginal diaphram
*vaginal sponge
*Cervical cap.
★Chemical :
*Foams
*Creams,jellies& paste
*Suppositories
*Soluble films
2)Behavioural methods :
★Safe period.
★Incomplete Coitus:
*Coitus interfemora.
*Coitus Interruptus.
*Coitus reservatis.
★Natural Methods :
Basal body temperature
method.
Cervical mucus method
.Sympto-thermic method
.Breast feeding.
3)Mechanical method (IUCD):
★Non medicated:Lippes loop
★Medicated:Copper T &
Progestarert.
4)Hormonal methods :
★Oral pill:
*Combined pill(estrogen & progesterone):
a)Monophasic,
b)Biphasic.
c)Triphasic.

                *Mini pill:-progesterone only pill.
                *Sequential pill.
                *Post coital pill.
                 *Once a month pill
                 *male pill.

          ★Depot formulation :
                     *Injectable :DMPA,NET-
              EN,Subcutaneous implants-
              Norplant,Vaginal ring.

5)Post-conceptional methods :
★Menstrual regulation.
★Therapeutic abortion
★Dilatation &Curretage

6)Miscellaneous :
★Immunoconception
★Non hormonal pill.
★Birth control vaccine.

B)permanent methods :
★Male sterilization-Vasectomy
★Female sterilization- tubal
ligation or tubectomy