Describe some of the most common contraceptives.

Name: Problem 9, Chapter 35: Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Uploaded: 2021-06-25T15:17:18-08:00
Duration: 9 min 33 s
Channel: Danielle Ashley
Description: Describe some of the most common contraceptives.

Key Concepts

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

LARC methods, such as implants and IUDs, provide long-term, reversible birth control with minimal effort after initial placement. They are highly effective and are ideal for those who prefer not to manage daily or monthly contraceptive routines, offering a sustained period of protection without continuous user intervention.

Hormonal Contraception

Hormonal contraception includes methods like pills, patches, injections, and vaginal rings that release synthetic hormones to prevent ovulation or alter the uterine lining to inhibit implantation. These methods are popular due to their high effectiveness and potential to regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate associated symptoms.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

IUDs are small, often T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus that prevent fertilization or implantation. There are two main types: hormonal IUDs, which release a steady hormone dose, and copper IUDs, which create an environment hostile to sperm. They are noted for their long-term protection and low maintenance after insertion.

Barrier Methods

Barrier methods involve physical devices such as condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps that block sperm from reaching the egg. They are valued for being non-hormonal, easy to use, and for offering the additional benefit of reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Contraception

Contraception encompasses a variety of methods and devices used to prevent pregnancy by interfering with the process of ovulation, fertilization, or implantation. It is a key concept in reproductive health, providing individuals and couples the ability to plan and space pregnancies according to their personal, health, or economic needs.

Transcript

00:01 Hello there's jan.

00:01 Today we're going to describe some of the most common contraceptions.

00:05 So the common ones that we probably were here are, you know, right on the list.

00:14 One that we hear, especially grew up in like the bible belt or a very religious community.

00:22 Absinence.

00:24 And abstinence is just basically you just have no.

00:31 And of course with sex which means that the sperm remains in the male and there's no cause but the disadvantage is it's very difficult especially especially if you have urges another one is called a pheceptomy something most guys don't want to hear because in it falls cutting the fast death from ferentia.

01:05 So sperm cells can never reach the urea.

01:10 That it prevents and does not interrupt spontaneously.

01:16 It requires a minor surgery, but doing so, it may be difficult to reverse that.

01:23 So that's just something to take into consideration.

01:27 And then there's another one that's called, withdrawal or in layman terms the pull -out method where the male removes the penis out of the female's vagina before she ejaculates is as effective it's a 50 -50 chance because that's on the guy that he has to know his body well enough to time the times where he has the time when he's about to ejaculate.

02:05 So he has to pull it out as quickly as he can and make sure it's out of the vagina.

02:14 Not only just out of the vagina, but to be extra safe, just make sure it doesn't hit on the vagina too because it might slip in.

02:23 You know, so that's that part...

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