Contraception Methods
Fertility in humans can be controlled by a variety of hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception.
Do you know the difference between oral contraceptives and barrier methods?
What is Contraception Methods?
"Contraception refers to the various hormonal and non-hormonal methods used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting fertility or blocking fertilisation."
Which method of contraception acts as a barrier to stop sperm reaching an egg?
How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy?
Which method is an example of a non-hormonal contraceptive?
Contraceptive Options
Hormonal methods include the pill, patch, and implant, which use hormones to inhibit FSH or release of eggs.
Non-hormonal methods include barrier methods (condoms), spermicides, and surgical sterilisation.
Only barrier methods (like condoms) also provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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