Chapter 47, Problem 16PIAT

Summary Introduction

To review:

The type of contraceptive that may be the least controversial when brought to the market. There are four types of contraceptives: one blocks ovulation, one blocks fertilization, one blocks cleavage, and one blocks implantation.

Introduction:

Contraceptives are the methods used to prevent pregnancy. There are many forms of contraceptives such as barriers and hormone-based pills. Barrier contraceptives are the devices that prevent pregnancy by avoiding sperm entering into uterus through physical means. The hormone-based pills provide estradiol and progesterone in synthetic forms. There may be several types of contraceptives that block ovulation, implantation, fertilization, and cleavage.