Birth Control Methods

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Choosing a method can be really overwhelming. There are so many names and brands out there. Some are more effective than others, and some require more maintenance than others. Although there’s always more to know, this page could help you get up to speed or remind you of a few things. We tried to give you as much information without being overwhelming. Of course, you can always ask your clinician more questions during your clinic visit .

Abstinence

The Implant

Sterilization

The Pill

The Patch

The Ring

Depo (The Shot)

Condoms

Female Condom

Emergency Contraception

Fertility Awareness Based Methods

Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)

THE internal Female ANATOMY

  • Vagina: The vagina is a tube that connects your vulva with your cervix and uterus. It’s what babies and menstrual blood leave the body through. It’s also where some people put penises, fingers, sex toys, menstrual cups, and/or tampons.
  • Cervix: The cervix divides your vagina and uterus, located right between the two. It looks like a donut with a tiny hole in the middle. This hole connects your uterus and your vagina. It lets menstrual blood out and sperm in.
  • Internal orifice: The opening that leads to your uterus.
  • Endometrium: the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.
  • Fallopian tube: These are narrow tubes that are attached to the upper part of your uterus and serve as pathways for your egg (ovum) to travel from your ovaries to your uterus
THE Internal Male ANATOMY

  • Scrotum: Skin sac that holds the testicles.
  • Testicles: Two egg-shaped organs where sperm are made.
  • Epididymis: Tubes which carry sperm from the testicles to the vas deferens.
  • Urethra: Tube that carries urine and semen out of penis.
  • Seminal Vesicles: Glands which produce fluid that combines with sperm.
  • Penis: Shaft with an enlarged tip (glans) that may put sperm into the vagina.
  • Corpus Cavernosum: Two tubes inside the penis which fills up with blood to make the penis hard when a man becomes sexually excited.
  • Corpus Spongiosum: A column of erectile tissue in the center of the penis and surrounding the urethra. When filled with blood it enlarges and causes the penis to swell and become erect.
  • Prostate Gland: Walnut-sized gland which surrounds the urethra and can be felt inside the rectum. It contracts rhythmically to squeeze the semen out when a man has an orgasm (comes).

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