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
History Safe and very successful is intrauterine contraception. With few exceptions, women of different ages and parities can use the LARC procedure. There are two categories of intrauterine devices: Although framed devices are more common, unframed ones are also offered. Cu-IUD Worldwide availability of several devices is shown in Figure: Typically, a T-shaped plastic frame … Read more
Background Information Although they are less common birth control than COCs (combined oral contraceptives), progestogen-only pills (POPs) have a strong safety profile and might be a very useful option for women for whom COCs (oestrogen-containing pills) are either not tolerated or contraindicative. Some call them the “mini-pill.” Progestogen only pills are taken at the same … Read more
Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) Background In the UK and USA, CHCs Contraception are the most common way to avoid getting pregnant. They are made up of a synthetic oestrogen (most often ethinyl estradiol, or EE) and a synthetic progestogen, which is a form of progesterone. They come in three different forms: the “pill,” a “contraceptive … 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