Methods of Contraception

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  • Created by: Shannon
  • Created on: 26-04-13 19:49

Methods of Contraception

Natural Method

  • Planning sexual intercourse around the woman's menstrual cycle to avoid the fertile time e.g. the rhythm method
  • 98% effective
  • Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases

Artificial Methods

  • The contraceptive pill- prevents conception by suppresing ovulation
  • Emergency contraception (morning after pill)- prevent implantation
  • Intra-uterine device…

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