Prevention

Contraception is the term used for preventing pregnancy. There are many ways to prevent pregnancy, but none of them is 100% effective except not having sexual relations (abstinence). The following currently used methods of contraception can vary widely in their effectiveness:

• Sterilization - Male (vasectomy) or female (tubal ligation, tubal implant, Essure sterilization)
  
  
• Hormonal contraceptives - Birth control pills , birth control patches, birth control vaginal ring
  
  
• Intra-uterine device (IUD) or intra-uterine system (Mirena)
  
  
• Implanon (implant)
  
  
• Diaphragm
  
  
• Cervical caps
  
  
• Condoms
  
  
• Spermicides
  
  
• Coitus interruptus - Withdrawal by the male before climax
  
  
• Rhythm method - Not having sex during the time when is woman is most likely to be fertile
  
  
• Emergency contraception

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