Contraceptive

Broader Terms

fertility

Narrower Terms

female antifertility drug, nondrug contraceptive, oral contraceptive, spermatogenesis inhibitor, spermicide

Related Terms

family planning, sex sterilization, women's health

Scope Note

agent that diminishes the likelihood of or prevents conception; may be chemical, physical, or behavioral.

Facts

• Any method, drug, or device that is used to help prevent conception.
• There are so many different types of contraception. They are:

• Oral Contraceptive Pill (a.k.a. the Pill)
• Contraceptive Patch
• Injection (Depo-Provera)
• Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing)
• Intra-uterine System (Mirena)
• Intra-uterine Device (Copper IUD)
• Male Condom
• Female Condom
• Contraceptive Sponge
• Diaphragm
• Cervical Cap
• Lea Contraceptive
• Tubal Ligation
• Vasectomy
• Withdrawal
• Natural Birth Control Methods
• Spermicide
• Non-hormonal contraceptives prevent pregnancy by providing a barrier against sperm, or interfering with sperm movement, or creating a difficult environment for sperm to travel.

• With the exception of withdrawal method, all the mentioned methods have proven effective when used properly.
• Many of the methods cause different side effects.