Chapter 42, Problem 6RQ

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The principle methods of contraception, including their methods of action, failure rates and protection against sexually transmitted diseases STDs.

Introduction:

Contraception or birth control is a method or any device used to avoid pregnancy. There are various methods of birth control such as, sterilization, including tubectomy and vasectomy, hormone-based methods such as oral pills, contraceptive patches and birth control injection. Physical method of contraception includes male and female condoms and intrauterine devices (IUDs