CDFS 418 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Vasectomy, Ovulation, Tubal Ligation
26 Mar 2018
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Birth control and conceptions continued (part 2 on lecture) Most barrier methods are easy to get; some are sold widely without a prescription. There is no need for special medical procedures or examinations. Almost anyone can use them (except those sensitive or allergic to the ingredients). Barrier methods are often not used correctly, which can lead to unintended pregnancies. They are easy to buy in drugstores and some supermarkets. Once learned, insertion is easy and may be done by your partner as part of sex. Some spermicides may irritate the penis or vagina; switching brands may solve this problem. Tiny t-shape plastic or copper device inserted into uterus. Interferes with the movement of sperm and egg. Insertion can be painful, heavy cramping and menstrual flow. This is the longest lasting method (copper iud lasts up to 10 years). You do not have to do anything right before, during, or after sex.
