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| METHOD | DESCRIPTION | PROS | CONS | EFFECTIVE-NESS | AVAILABLE AT AHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pill | Tablet taken daily for 3 weeks / month to prevent release of eggs. | - Regulates menses - Reduces menses flow & cramps - Reduces acne & premenstrual symptoms - Reduces risk of ovary and womb cancer |
- Compliance - No protection against STD - Occasional nausea, blood clot |
98-99% | Yes |
| Patch | Thin patch affixed to abdomen/arm/ thigh/buttock to prevent release of eggs. Patch to be changed weekly – 3 times / month. | - Regulates menses - Reduces menses flow & cramps - Reduces acne & premenstrual symptoms - Reduces risk of ovary and womb cancer |
- Compliance - No protection against STD - Occasional nausea, blood clot |
98-99% | Yes |
| Injection | Injection in arm/buttock every 3 months to prevent release of eggs. | - Convenient - Reduces heavy, painful menses - Reduces risk of womb cancer |
- Scanty/ irregular/ no menses - No protection against STD - Occasional weight gain |
98-99% | Yes |
| Intra- uterine device(IUCD)-Mirena (hormonal) | A small, soft device that is inserted into the womb. It releases tiny dose of hormone into the system over 5 years. It prevents ovulation & fertilization of eggs. | - Convenient & comfortable - Suitable for long term contraception - Easily reversible with removal of device - Suitable for breastfeeding - Reduces menses flow & cramps |
- Scanty / irregular / no menses - No protection against STD - May rarely fall out |
99% | No |
| Intra-uterine device (IUCD) – non hormonal | A small, soft device with copper that is inserted into the womb – to last for 3 / 5 years.It prevents fertilization of eggs. | - Convenient & comfortable - Suitable for long term contraception & emergency contraception - Suitable for breastfeeding |
- May cause heavy menses and cramps - No protection against STD |
99% | No |
| Hormonal implant | Soft plastic rod with hormone that is inserted under the skin of upper arm – to last for 3-5 years. | - Convenient & comfortable - Suitable for long term contraception - Suitable for breastfeeding - Reduce heavy, painful menses |
- Scanty / irregular / no menses - No protection against STD - May cause weight gain - Requires minor surgery |
99% | No |
| Condom | Latex / polyurethane sheath that fits over the erect penis – to prevent the entry of sperms. | - Prevents STD and pregnancy - Easily available |
- Possibility of allergy to latex - May break - May disrupt lovemaking |
86% | No |
| Ligation | Keyhole surgery to close the fallopian tubes – to prevent eggs from moving to the womb. | - Suitable for couples who are sure about not having children | - Permanent – not easily reversible - No protection against STD |
99.5% | No |
| Vasectomy | Surgery for men - to cut the ducts that carry sperm. | - Ejaculation (no sperm), libido and sexual performance are not affected - Suitable for couples who are sure about not having children |
- Permanent – not easily reversible | 99.5% | No |
| Rhythm method | Based on calculation of the menstrual cycle & abstinence during fertile period. | - Natural | - Problem of irregular periods will increase the failure rate - No protection against STD |
76% | |
| Withdrawal | Man withdraws penis before ejaculation. | - Natural | - High failure rate as pre-ejaculate may contain sperm - May decrease sexual pleasure - Difficult to predict ejaculation - No control by women |
72% |