Contraception

Question 1

What is contraception?

Answer 1

Contraception are methods of preventing pregnancies- they come in pills, surgeries, abstinence, implants, devices or patches.

Question 2

What categories do they fall into?

Answer 2

Hormonal treatments
Physical barrier
Permanent contraception
Emergency contraception

Question 3

Which contraception is good for people who can’t/don’t want to have hormonal contraception?

Answer 3

IUD, sterilization, (vasectomy or cutting fallopian tubes/ micro-inserts) injection (contains progesterone not estrogen), diaphragm, (fe)male condom, abstinence, pulling out

Question 4

What are some emergency contraceptions, when do they work, do they harm fertility and what are some drawbacks?

Answer 4

IUD (taken max 5 days after intercourse) and the emergency contraception pill, also max 5 days after intercourse. These do not harm future fertility. You may need a prescription and it may not work with people over a certain weight.