Forms of Contraceptions

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Forms of Contraception 1. Condom:

rubber tube of thin latex, which is unrolled onto the erect penis

used to prevent semen entering vagina

method is quite reliable

female condom: is a loose sheath which sits in the vagina for sperm collection.

2. Diaphragm:

soft, shallow rubber cap which fits in the vagina and covers cervix

it stops the sperm entering the uterus and coming in contact with an ovum

3. Spermicides:

it comes in a form of gel, foam or cream

inserted far up into the vagina to keep sperm out of uterus

this process kills the sperm

4. Intra-uterine device (IUD) 5. Contraceptive Pill

taken by female, they contain one or more hormones

they prevent ovulation

6. Sub-dermal implants 7. Injectable contraceptives 8. Sterilisation