Female 1: For many sexually active women, an internal method of birth control discretely prevents pregnancy.
Female 2: A woman a can often avoid an unwanted pregnancy by inserting one of several prescription forms of birth control such as the diaphragm, the ring or the implant. Women who use internal birth control appreciate that this is not felt by either partner nor does insertion interfere with sex play.
On the other hand, these forms all require a doctor’s prescription to obtain and are initially more expensive than over-the-counter methods. The most common of this, the diaphragm is a dome-shaped cup with a flexible rim made of latex or silicon. This barrier method is used with the spermicide cream or jelly. The diaphragm is inserted into the vagina and fits securely over the cervix. This blocks entry into the uterus while the spermicide immobilizes way of sperm.
Two hours or less before intercourse, squirt spermicide in the cup and spread the extra around the rim. Find a comfortable position and separate the vaginal labia. Fold the cup in half and push the device back into the vagina. The front rim should be wedged behind the pubic bone and the cup should be covering the cervix entirely.
Leave the diaphragm in place for six hours after intercourse. If properly cared for a diaphragm can often be used for about two years but because changes such as weight gain can alter the fit of the diaphragm, bring your device with you to every OB-Gyn appointment. Both the contraceptive vaginal ring called the NuvaRing and the progesterone implant called Implanon or hormonal methods which protect against pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
For this reason, they are more than 99 percent effective with perfect use compared to the diaphragm’s 94 percent. The implant or Implanon is a plastic device which is the size of a match. Once inserted, it begins releasing the hormone etonogestrel, a progestin, immediately.
Nuva ring is a small flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina once a month. Insert the ring by pressing the sides together and sliding it gently into the vagina. Unlike with the diaphragm, exact placement is not crucial since the ring releases hormones to the vaginal mucous. Because both the ring and the implant although the women’s hormones, some side effects like irregular bleeding, weight gain or breast tenderness may result.
All of these methods are effective, but require more of a commitment than over-the-counter birth control and none of them protect against sexually transmitted diseases. If you are considering an internal method of birth control, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of each before making a decision.
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