Sterilizations is the most often used method of contraception worldwide. Female sterilization is used as a contraceptive method by a fifth of married women, totaling 225 million users. In comparison, vasectomy is less common and underutilized in most countries, with around 33 million users globally in 2007. In the UK, female sterilization has become less … Read more
Emergency contraception (EC) is used when a woman’s normal contraceptive fails due to missed or late method use, concurrent use of enzyme-inducing drugs, acute diarrhoea, or unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI). There are three emergency contraception options: Cu-IUD, Levonorgestrel (LNG), and Ulipristal acetate (UPA). Choosing emergency contraception relies on: Chance of Pregnancy Sperm can exist in … Read more
Natural family planning (NFP) or fertility awareness methods (FAMs) determine when a woman is fertile to avoid penetrative sex during that time. Mostly, women who use NFP employ three markers: Methods include While several fertility markers are used in some techniques, others use one. The fertile period is set by when ovulation occurs. Even though … Read more
Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be prevented and contraception made easier with barrier methods. Cervical caps, diaphragms and condoms (both male and female) are barrier techniques. They are available in latex, nitrile, silicone, and polyurethane among other materials. Barrier methods are user-dependent; thus, fertility rates and usage determine how effective they are. Known by … Read more
Background Sexual problems are spectrum of disorders afflicting males as well as women. It can develop from psychological or physical factors or from both taken together. As the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (NATSAL-3) shows—more than 40% of men and more than 50% of women reported having sexual response difficulties in the … Read more