1. Maria Obdulia Quintero Acosta
Task:
Compare with benefits and limitations at least 5 different birth control methods on their
effectiveness.
Indicate if they are long or short term methods.
Condom: there are two a female and a male one.
Benefits: You need to use a new condom with each sex act.let men help prevent pregnancy
and sexually transmitted infections, are inexpensive and easy to get, are lightweight and
disposable, do not require a prescription and can be used with all other birth control methods
except the female condom to provide very effective pregnancy prevention and to reduce risk
of sexually transmitted diseases. It is 90% safe.
Limitations:You need to use a new condom with each sex act.
The pill:
Benefits:99,99% of effectiveness.Reduce menstrual cramps, make periods lighter, offer some
protection against pelvic inflammatory disease, which often leads to infertility when left
untreated.
Limitations:A pill is taken every day.Bleeding between periods (most often with progestin-only
pills), breast tenderness and nausea and vomiting.
IUD:
Benefits:IUDs may improve your sex life. There is nothing to put in place before intercourse to
prevent pregnancy. Some women say that they feel free to be more spontaneous because they
do not have to worry about becoming pregnant. The ParaGard IUD does not change a woman's
hormone levels. The Mirena IUD may reduce period cramps and make your period lighter. On
average, menstrual flow is reduced by 90 percent. For some women, periods stop
altogether. IUDs can be used during breastfeeding.The ability to become pregnant returns
quickly once the IUD is removed.
Limitations:mild to moderate pain when the IUD is put in, cramping or backache for a few
days, spotting between periods in the first 3–6 months , irregular periods in the first 3–6
months — with Mirena , heavier periods and worse menstrual cramps — with ParaGard.
The IUD can sometimes slip out of the uterus. Sometimes it comes all the way out. Sometimes
it only comes out a little. This is more likely to happen to women who are younger and who
have never had a baby. If the IUD slips out of place, pregnancy can happen. If it comes out only
part of the way, it has to be removed.
In rare situations, a woman could develop an infection when using the IUD. This happens if
bacteria get into the uterus when the IUD is inserted. Most infections develop within three
weeks of having the IUD inserted. If the infection is not treated, it can affect a woman's ability
to become pregnant in the future.

2. In very rare situations, when the IUD is inserted, it can push through the wall of the uterus.
This might sound painful, but it usually isn't. Usually, when this happens, the health care
provider will notice it and it can be fixed right away. But if not, the IUD can move around and
harm other parts of the body. When this happens, surgery may be needed to remove the IUD.
Diaphragm
Limitations: a doctor has to fit it. You have to add spermicide. You have to live it between six
and eight hours after and you have to take it before 24 hours. (May be difficult for some
women to insert, may be pushed out of place by some penis sizes, heavy thrusting, and certain
sexual positions, must be in place every time a woman has vaginal intercourse and may need
to be refitted)
Benefit: 94% of effectiveness. (It can be carried in your pocket or purse. It can be used during
breastfeeding.It generally cannot be felt by you or your partner.It has no effect on a woman's
natural hormones.It is immediately effective and reversible.There is no interruption of sex play
— it can be inserted hours ahead of time.)
Vaginal ring
Benefits: is safe, simple, and convenient.Many women who use the vaginal ring have more
regular, lighter, and shorter periods. And a woman’s ability to become pregnant returns
quickly when use of the ring is stopped.
Limitations: bleeding between periods, breast tenderness, and nausea and vomiting. It may
cause increased vaginal discharge, vaginal irritation, or infection.
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