Contraception
Contraception, also known as birth control, is anything used to prevent a pregnancy.
Barrier Methods
These block the sperm from reaching the egg. While these are generally reliable, they can tear or slip off, which can still result in a pregnancy.
Condom
One of the most common forms of birth control in the Philippines. It’s a rubber or latex sheath well placed on the penis or inside the cervix, keeping the sperm from reaching the egg.
Hormonal Methods
Any method that uses hormones to prevent a pregnancy. These can be more effective compared to barrier methods, but may have more severe side effects, and improper use of these can lead to complications.
Birth Control
Birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, contain synthetic hormones like estrogen and progestin to make it harder for implantation to occur, preventing pregnancy. Some people also take these for other non-contraceptive health benefits, like alleviating menstrual symptoms, based on the advice of a health professional.
Hormonal IUDs
These are small, T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus by a health professional that release progestin slowly throughout the years. This thickens cervical mucus, inhibiting sperm movement, and thinning the uterine lining, thus preventing fertilization and implantation.
Other methods
Sterilization
This is a permanent surgery to prevent pregnancy. For men, it is called a vasectomy. For women, it is called a tubal ligation (having your “tubes tied”). This is meant to be a permanent solution.
Fertility awareness
The most effective way to not have a baby is to not have sex. Catholic doctrine recommends that couples abstain from having intercourse if they are not yet married and are not yet ready to have a child.
Abstinence
The most effective way to not have a baby is to not have sex. Catholic doctrine recommends that couples abstain from having intercourse if they are not yet married and are not yet ready to have a child.
References
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11427-birth-control-options
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/3977-birth-control-the-pill
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9687-ectopic-pregnancy
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24157-vaginal-ring
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/birth-control-patch
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24564-contraceptive-implant