All Entries in the "Birth control" Category

Contraception with ParaGard: Some Information

ParaGard is one of the two IUDs or intrauterine devices approved by the FDA for being used for birth control. The other one is Mirena. According to results obtained in the past years, ParaGard is said to be 99.2% to 99.4% effective in preventing pregnancy. The other term used for ParaGard is copper IUD. This IUD is basically a T-shaped device consisting of a plastic frame, which gets inserted into the woman’s uterus. How does ParaGard work? ParaGard works by inhibiting fertilization by stopping the sperm from reaching the egg; it helps in rendering the sperm inactive within the cervical mucus. In case an egg gets fertilized, the ParaGard does not allow the embryo to get implanted within the uterus. Although the side effects of ParaGard are much less than the hormonal contraceptive pills,  [...]

Overview of Birth Control Rings

Numerous birth controlling methods have been known so far. These may primarily include birth control pills and birth control ring. Both these methods are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, they majorly differ in the way they infuse medicine into the bloodstream of the person. Birth control rings are doughnut shape, flexible structures that gets inserted into the women’s vagina for preventing pregnancies. Generally, these contraceptive rings have a length of 2 inches and their diameter is 5 inches. Ideally, the ring is inserted into the vagina just before the onset of the menstrual cycle. This contraceptive then releases the stream of hormones that work towards the thickening of mucous and thus the prevention of sperms from reaching the eggs. The hormones released by these  [...]

Temporary and Permanent Methods of Birth Control

All those methods of birth control which are not permanent in nature fall under the category of temporary birth control methods. So practically, all methods of birth control besides vasectomy and tubectomy are temporary methods. Temporary methods are more popular than permanent methods. The obvious reason is that permanent methods are highly irreversible. So couples who are not sure whether or not they want to have more kids in the future can safely opt for temporary methods while still keeping their options open. On the contrary it is very unlikely to reverse a permanent surgical birth control measure. Most people prefer temporary methods even after having kids as there is no risk involved. Young people obviously choose temporary measures so that they can stop them once they plan to start  [...]

Oral Contraceptives and Its Different Uses

Oral contraceptive pills are generally associated with birth control by the layman but in reality these pills provide a remedy to a wide range of problems. Filled with the two female hormones estrogen and progestin that are generally produced by the ovaries, oral contraceptives prevent ovulation, and hence lead to lesser uterine lining. This makes your periods disappear or become lighter when the capsules are consumed. These oral contraceptives are very effective in preventing pregnancy. This helps women to have children after they are financially better off, or start a family later. Besides this obvious benefit oral contraceptives can relieve severe menstrual cramps. They also prevent ovulation and save you from the ovulation pain in the middle of the menstrual cycle. These pills are used  [...]

How to Prevent Weight Gain from Contraceptive Pills?

The hormonal birth control pills are known to cause a number of side effects; weight gain is one of the most frequently occurring side effects of these pills. According to medical experts, the estrogen present in birth control pills triggers water retention and allows excess fat storage in our body, which results in excessive weight gain. Below we have discussed a few tricks through which you can prevent weight gain caused by birth control pills: Drink adequate amount of water: Monitoring the daily water intake can help a woman to prevent weight gain from birth control pills. Drinking a minimum of 8 glasses water is extremely important for staying healthy; this is the minimum amount of water any individual should take. Keeping the system hydrated stops water retention, which is the main cause  [...]

Can Foods Interact with Contraceptive Pills?

There is rarely any food item that interacts with contraceptive pills even when consumed in moderate or normal quantities. Till date, no medical study have suggested with evidences that certain food types can stop the birth control pills from performing their functions. However, there is a common concern among several women that foods that affect our hormonal levels might end up neutralizing the effects of contraceptive pills resulting in an unplanned pregnancy. The foods, which are theoretically able to impair efficacy of the oral contraceptives are: Licorice: If a woman is using oral contraceptives, she should consume licorice only in moderate amounts. Licorice might result in certain unexpected effects on the reproductive hormones of women and thus when taken in large amounts might induce  [...]

Natural Birth Control Using Herbs

Whenever we hear about birth control, we think of the hormonal pills and patches or the devices used for the purpose. However, birth control can also be done naturally using herbs. Below we have discussed some herbs that can be used as alternatives of the other birth control procedures. 1.  Wild yam: Wild Yam was declared as a herb with birth control properties after several studies conducted by a group of scientists in Utah showed that the herb when taken regularly help in avoiding pregnancy. The women participating in the study consumed the herb two times every day (however, the exact dosages taken by the women are not known) and could avoid pregnancy successfully. 2.  Neem oil: This oil is categorized as implantation inhibitor. Neem oil is used as a process of birth control by Indian women  [...]

The Pill – Important Things One Needs Know

In these times, the pill’s rise to fame cannot be discounted and even though majority of the individuals are aware of contraception basics, not many are ever bothered about reading the small print. Hence, here’s some of the most crucial stuff one must know about the pill (that smallish pocket book in that pill pack one tosses out on a monthly basis sans giving it a read). Intake of antibiotic medicine could lessen efficacy of the pill Now, this snippet of information might be news for many of you and oftentimes this is the commonest blunder which pill takers made unconsciously. Although you might religiously take your pill at the precise time daily but when you are taking antibiotic medicine, its virus-fighting features could at times even end up fighting & conciliating the effects  [...]

Rhythm Method for Pregnancy Prevention

The rhythm method - preferred by the Luddite & strict Catholic crowd – has lately become popular with renewal in interests noted in recent times. Many physicians have noticed greater interest in women patients during the past couple of years – many of whom simply feel they’ve had enough of hormonal intake & are keen on a lesser-invasive means of birth control. Rhythm Method Additionally called as the calendar method or periodic abstinence, rhythm method is a means of preventing conception by basically not engaging in sex in the days when one ovulates. Several baby-hopeful couples too deploy this approach for timing sex to coincide with the time when the woman ovulates for enhancing their pregnancy chances. Tracking menses cycles for a minimum of six months at the onset is important  [...]

Permanent Birth Control for Women with Essure

A revolutionary gynaecological procedure could be an effective answer to permanent birth control. This least-invasive method is being conducted for an array of conditions inclusive of fibroid. In regards to sterilizations, the method is conducted employing unique implants called as Essure which is popularly opted in the United States as well European, Australian areas. Essure is a permanent birth control method working with a woman’s body for creating an innate shield against conception. Several thousand females & their physicians have been trusting Essure for over half a decade. Essure procedure is provided cover by majority of the insurers & when it is conducted in physician’s offices then based on individual insurance imbursement plans it might be as less as basic co-pays. Essure  [...]