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Bookmark or Share- Emergency contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)Key facts. Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse. EC can be used in the following situations: unprotected intercourse, concerns about possible contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives, and sexual assault if without contraception coverage.
- Family planning/contraception methods - World Health Organization (WHO)Methods of contraception include oral contraceptive pills, implants, injectables, patches, vaginal rings, intra uterine devices, condoms, male and female sterilization, lactational amenorrhea methods, withdrawal and fertility awareness-based methods. These methods have different mechanisms of action and effectiveness in preventing unintended ...
- Birth control methods - Office on Women's HealthContraception; 87(3): 273-279. The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review by: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Research and Evaluation (CDER), Division of Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Products (DBRUP) medical staff and Center for Devices and Radiological Health staff
- What are the different types of contraception? - NICHDThere are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases.
- Contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)Emergency contraception. It is possible to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if contraception has failed, either with a pill or with an IUD. There is a five-day window for this. Condoms. Male condoms sheath a penis. Female condoms fit loosely inside a vagina. Both form a barrier that prevent sperm and egg from meeting.
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