What are the different methods of contraception?

Explanation

Contraceptive method can be bordly divided into the following types :
Natural method : It involves avoiding the chances of meeting of sperms and ovum. In this method, the sexual act is avoided from 10th to 17th of the menstrual cycle because during this epriod, ovulation is expected and therefore the chance of fertilization are very high.
* Barrier method : In this method, the fertilization of ovum and sperms is prevented with the help of barriers. Barriers are available for both males and females. Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber that are used to cover penis in male and vagina in females.
* Oral contraceptives : In this method tablets or drugs are taken orally. They contain small doses of harmones that prevent the release of eggs and thus fertilization cannot occur.
* Implants and surgical methods : Contraceptive devices such as the loop or copper - T are placed in uterus to prevent pregnancy. Some surgical methods can also be used to block the gamete transfer to prevent the transfer of sperms known as vastectomy. Similarly, fallopian tubes of the female can be blocked so that egg will not reach the uterus known as tubectomy.