An unwanted pregnancy can create many problems. Contraceptive method is really important for women who are sexually active, as well as those who have a steady monogamous relationship. Contraceptive methods have been practiced for several of years. Today, a number of effective birth control methods are available that works in different ways and have different type of pros and cons. To understand what contraceptive method is best for you, first you should understand how it works and what are the pros and cons of each.

Contraceptive methods

Oral pills or birth controlling pills

The birth control pills are most commonly used methods among women’s. Most oral pills consist of two types of synthetic hormones- progestin and estrogen, these hormones prevents ovulation misoprostol precio en bolivia from ovaries. This method is more effective if a woman takes a pill daily at the same time each day for 21 days of cycle.

Possible Side effects:

Nausea, Headaches, Breast tenderness, depression, weight gain, bloating, acne and increased blood pressure.

Condoms

This method is also the most popular and commonly used method. It stops the sperms from entering into the uterus and prevents pregnancy. This method can be 99% effective if it is used with vaginal spermicide.

Male condom is a flexible and thin tube made up of latex rubber or polyurethane. Male condom is rolled over the erect penis before the intercourse. It is risk free contraceptive method, which reduces chances of pregnancy and STDs, including HIV/AIDS.

Female condom is a soft tube made up of polyurethane. It has O-rings on both the ends. It is worn inside the vagina.

Possible Side effects

Some women’s are allergic to latex.

Emergency method- Morning after pill.

If there is an unprotected sex or a failure in a contraceptive method during sexual intercourse, then morning after pill or emergency contraceptive method is must used to avoid unwanted pregnancy. It inhibits fertilization or implantation and stops pregnancy. These pills can be taken up to 72-120 hours after the unprotected sexual intercourse.