Most women bear the burden of the choice of contraceptives alone. I guess this happens because most of the available contraceptives are for women and also the men's perception that condoms are inconvenient.
It is generally believed that exclusive breastfeeding is an effective birth control but i have heard stories of women who got pregnant while breastfeeding exclusively.If you are not ready for another baby,don't use breasfeeding as your only protection. Contraceptive methods are;
- Calendar method
- The mini-pill
- The pill
- Contraceptive injection
- IUS(Mirena)
- IUD(The coil)
- Female sterilization
- Female condom
- Implant
- Patch
- Diaphragm with spermicide
- Male condom
- Vasectomy
- Withdrawal
Rhythm Method
To use this method, you will have to track your menstrual cycle for at least six months. After this time, subtract 19 from your shortest cycle. For example, if your shortest cycle was 26 days, then you will subtract 19 from 26. This leaves you with seven which means you will remain safe until the 7th day of your cycle.
Your safe period after ovulation is calculated by deducting 10 from your longest cycle. For example, if your longest cycle was 30days, then 10 from 30 would be 20. Therefore, on the 20th day of your cycle you would resume another safe period. This would also mean that day 8-19 of any given cycle is your unsafe period, the likehood of pregnancy is significantly increased at this time.
This method is 91 percent effective.
ADVANTAGES
- Almost anyone can practice it.
- It does not interfere with foreplay or intercourse.
- It has no effect on long-term fertility.
DISADVANTAGES
- The cycle may change due to medication use, stress, illness or breastfeeding and hence affect safe and unsafe period.
- Partner may be unwilling to co-operate.
To be continued in our next post, watchout!
Do have a fabulous day.
References:
Wikipedia, The free encyclopedia.
Womens-Health.co.uk
Netdoctor
Patient.co.uk
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