With increasing globalization and lifestyle changes, even general practitioners are getting more and more young patients willing to adopt contraceptive measures. An optimum clinical choice of contraceptive can only be done through a mutual discussion between the physician and patient taking into consideration both clinical aspects and patient's choice. This article gives a brief general summary of the methods of contraception. Contraception is the process of taking steps to ensure about not becoming pregnant after having sex.
There are different types of contraceptive measures. They all have pros and cons. Different methods will be right for different couples, or right at different times in life. Types of Contraceptives: Hormonal (2-3%) Intrauterine (5%) Barrier (10-15%) Chemical (15-20%) Physiologic Sterilization (4%) * Percentages mentioned within brackets are failure rates Hormonal…
