Birth Control Measures family planning counseling: Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. It can be used by both men and women. By learning more about the options, you can decide which method is right for you and your partner. Birth control methods may work in a number of different ways: • • • •
Preventing sperm from getting to the eggs. Types include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and contraceptive sponges. Keeping the woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs that could be fertilized. Types include birth control pills, patches, shots, vaginal rings, and emergency contraceptive pills. IUDs, devices that are implanted into the uterus. They can be kept in place for several years. Sterilization, which permanently prevents a woman from getting pregnant or a man from being able to get a woman pregnant
Dr. Asmita Dongare guides the couple/mother which is the best option for birth control work for her. Keep in mind that even the most effective birth control methods can fail. But your chances of getting pregnant are lower if you use a more effective method.
Tips for Using Birth Control: • • • • • •
Be prepared. Check expiration dates. Store it right. Follow directions. Be careful when opening the condom wrapper. Use the right size.