Being pregnant is a choice. And we get it. One may not always going to be ready when it happens. Thereby, they should have all the rights to choose.
When it comes to having a family, it is very important that it happens at a time that is right.
In situations like this, we realize that an unplanned pregnancy can disrupt someone's life. To make sure that one never has to find themselves in such a position, it is necessary that one understands the options available to them and know how these options work along with the effects that they have on one's body.
We believe that knowledge is key, and knowing these options will help one breathe easy and plan better. Which is why we at i-canhelp have a team of trained female healthcare professionals who make sure that women get all the help they need so that they can live their life on their own terms.
Birth control pills act by ensuring that the ovaries do not release eggs. This action also leads to the thickening of the cervical mucus, which then acts as a barrier to sperm. They may also make it difficult for an egg to implant itself in the lining of the womb. They need to be taken regularly.
Effectivity: The effectiveness is anywhere from 92% to 99.7%.
Pros: Many women experience a lessening of menstrual cramps with birth control pills.
Cons: One has to remember to take the pill at the same time every day. One could get pregnant if one doesn't take the pill at the same time every day, or one misses one. Some women have side effects like weight gain, increased blood pressure, and mood changes with the pill.
Natural family planning is a method that teaches when one can have sex without contraception and with a lesser risk of getting pregnant. This is a natural method in which a woman needs to track her period cycles on a calendar. Women using this method generally monitor their cervical fluid and take their basal body temperature daily to find out when they are most fertile (thus have a greater chance of becoming pregnant) and avoid intercourse during their fertile period.
Pros: This method is completely natural and without side-effects and interaction to the body.
Cons: This method fails to be effective if monitoring is not diligent and accurate.
A condom is a very thin latex cover that fits around the penis and prevents sperm from entering into the woman's vagina. It not only helps prevent pregnancy, but also sexually transmitted infections.
Effectivity: Like all birth control methods, condoms are effective only if one uses them correctly. The effectiveness is about 98%. This means that only 2 out of 100 women whose partners use male condoms as contraception will become pregnant in one year.
Pros: There are no hormones with condoms, so no medical side effects, unless one is allergic to latex. Condoms also prevent STD transmission.
Cons: Some men may experience the lessening of sensation. Also the act of putting on the condom may break the continuity of sexual intercourse.
Diaphragms are made of latex, with a shallow, domed cup and a flexible rim that, when inserted into the vagina, covers the cervix. They work by preventing sperm from entering the cervix. One should use a diaphragm with a spermicide, which kills sperm and provides an added layer of birth control protection.
The diaphragm must be left in place for at least six hours after sex. After that time one takes out the diaphragm and wash it. They're reusable.
Pros: When used correctly and in combination with spermicidal gel, the diaphragm has a birth control effectiveness rate of 94 percent. It is easy to insert and discreet to carry. It does not affect partner in any way. It is non-hormonal and so does not have any harmful effect on the body.
Cons: Some women find it difficult to insert. It is sometimes dislodged and may lead to unwanted pregnancy.
IUD stands for Intra Uterine Device (for example copper T). It is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that is inserted into your womb by a doctor or a specially trained health professional.
The IUD is a long-acting reversible contraceptive method. This means that once it's in place, one doesn't have to think about contraception every day or each time one has sex.
Pros: It is more than 99% effective. It lasts for 5-10 years. IUDs can be removed with ease if one plans to get pregnant.
Cons: Some women experience irregular periods and heavy bleeding.
