Birth control can be defined as any method used to prevent pregnancy. Devices, drugs, sexual practices, agents, surgical procedures can be used to prevent conception or pregnancy. Birth control methods are available for both men and women. Some methods temporarily prevent pregnancy while others are permanent (sterilization). Birth control methods can be categorized into: natural methods, devices, injections, pharmaceutical types, and surgical types. A. Natural Methods 1. Sexual Abstinence Sexual abstinence entails refraining from sexual intercourse. It is the most effective form of birth control. The main difference between abstinence and other forms of birth control that prevent pregnancy irrespective of the exchange of sexual fluids is that abstinence prevents semen from coming in contact with the vagina. Sexual abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Full sexual abstinence refers to not engaging in sexual interco...
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