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 Did
you know that many common birth control methods are actually
abortive? Here's a summary of various birth control methods. For each option, we summarize the relative
effectiveness, benefits and disadvantages -- and whether or not it is
abortive.
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Please note that this is a general summary of the most
common birth control methods and is only intended to be an overview. You should always
consult your doctor or health care professional before using birth control.
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Abstain
Let’s face it, you can’t get pregnant if you aren’t having sex. Enough
said. All other birth control methods are less than 100% effective. In
addition, sexually transmitted
 diseases (STD's) now effect more than 50 million people in
the U.S. They include herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), HIV, and AID's -related
diseases. Condoms do not protect against the
HPV virus (transmitted in genital area). A year-long study of female students visiting
the University of California/Berkeley showed that 47% of them were infected.
Read more about HPV. |
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- Male condom
- Female condom
- Diaphragm
- Cervical cap
- The pill
- Depo Provera
- Norplant
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Sources: Duke University Healthy Devil
online. Upjohn and Pharmacia. A women’s guide to contraception and
responsible sex. Epigee.org |
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