The Latest Birth Control Devices and Methods
Without a doubt, even as we speak, there are many different
types of birth control devices and methods being developed
today. Birth control is a very important part of family planning
and with the rate of unwanted pregnancies and occurrence of
teenage sex, the many different types of birth control devices
and methods should be introduced as early on to teens as
possible.
For example, there's the barrier method of birth control which
includes devices like diaphragms, cervical caps and shields that
ultimately works by covering up the cervix so that sperm cannot
enter the uterus during sexual intercourse. When the sperm
cannot enter the uterus, the egg cannot be fertilized by the
sperm. The barrier method is not 100% foolproof, although none
of the birth control methods and devices are ever 100% secure
so, in order to achieve its full potential, usage of the barrier
type of birth control should be used together with an effective
form of spermicidal application which kills off sperm that
enters the body. Spermicidal applications are available in
varying types, i.e., cream, foam or gel form.
The most common and most effective form of birth control remains
to be the hormonal types of birth control which includes the
varying types of birth control pills, injections and patches
available in the market. They are excellent ways for birth
control but some people are not able to use the oral
contraceptive type of birth control or prefer not to use them.
In that case, they may have to use other forms of birth control
in the market.
Talking about spermicides, there is something called the
contraceptive sponge that is somewhat like a foam or sponge that
one inserts into the body of the female to cover the cervix
area. The foam contains sperm-killing chemicals that kill of
sperms that enter the body. Not only do contraceptive sponges
block the sperm from entering the cervix, it also doubles up as
spermicide, working as a 2-in-1 birth control device.
In recognizing the need for an urgent or emergency birth control
device, there is something called the 'emergency contraceptive'
that is available off the counter in most pharmacies, hospitals
and clinics. The emergency birth control device is useful to
women who forgot to take their oral birth control, is forced to
have unprotected sex, or used birth control methods but it did
not work (condom breaking). The emergency birth control works by
stopping the ovaries from releasing eggs, stopping fertilization
of the egg when the sperm has entered the body and it also stops
the fertilized egg from attaching itself to the wall of the
uterus.