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Birth control methods were first commercially developed in the 17th century. Since then, new, more effective methods of preventing pregnancy have been developed and improved. Some types of birth control are also effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV and chlamydia. While many popular forms of birth... more »
Sexually active teens need to protect against unwanted pregnancy. There are several options of birth control available for teens. Some forms of birth control require a visit to a doctor for a prescription. more »
Taking birth control pills at the same time every day is crucial to making sure that you do not have an unwanted pregnancy. While you might be able to take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember or double up the next day, the odds of your becoming pregnant increase by doing this. If you want to avoid becoming pregnant,... more »
Birth control is the right course of action when you are trying not to have a child, but which one is right for you? Reading this article will teach you how to compare birth control pills. more »
Hundreds of factors can play a part in a woman's ability to get pregnant, so it is difficult to rely on one factor alone to determine the likelihood. Since women find it more difficult to get pregnant as they age, you might be less fertile when you stop using birth control, thus making it less likely to achieve pregnancy. However,... more »
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Whether you choose the pill, patch, vaginal ring or another method of contraception, the decision to begin taking birth control is a responsible... more »
Talking to teens about birth control is never an easy thing to do, but it is certainly a necessity. In an age when not using birth control can... more »
Any teenager considering having sex should think about the different types of birth control available to them. Not only do they reduce... more »
Like any medicine, every form of birth control does not suit every person. Before deciding on birth control, keep side effects like allergies,... more »
Birth control is known as an effective way to reduce the chances of becoming pregnant. The pill loses its effectiveness shortly after a woman... more »
Birth control is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, sexual practices, or medications followed in order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of pregnancy or childbirth"Contraception">Stacey, Dawn. Accessed July 14, 2009. There are three main routes to preventing or ending pregnancy: the prevention of fertilization of the ovum by sperm cells ("contraception"), the prevention of implantation of the blastocyst ("contragestion"), and the chemical or surgical induction of abortion of the developing embryo or, later, foetus. In common usage, term "contraception" is often used for both contraception and contragestion.
Birth control is commonly used as part of family planning.
The history of birth control began with the discovery of the connection between coitus and pregnancy. The oldest forms of birth control included coitus interruptus, pessaries, and the ingestion of herbs that were believed to be contraceptive or abortifacient. The earliest record of birth control use is an ancient Egyptian set of instructions on creating a contraceptive pessary.
Different methods of birth control have varying characteristics. Condoms, for example, are the only methods that provide significant protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Cultural and religious attitudes on birth control vary significantly.
History
Probably the oldest methods of contraception (aside from avoiding vaginal intercourse) are coitus interruptus, lactational, certain barrier methods, and herbal methods (emmenagogues and abortifacients).
In Russia, to facilitate social equality between men and women, birth control was made readily available. Aleksandra Kollontai (1872-1952) was the commissar for public welfare during this time, she promoted birth control education for adults as well. When it came to birth control in France, women were working for reproductive rights and they helped end the nations ban on birth control in 1965. Finally in 1970, i read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth+control
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