Artificial control of Fertility

• Contraception: Prevent pregnancy
• Types of contraceptives:

  • Hormone-based
  • Barrier
  • Chemical
  • Surgical Methods
• Types of hormone-based contraceptives:

  • Injections
  • Vaginal ring
  • Patches
  • Birth Control Pills
  • IUS
• Types of Barrier contraceptives:

  • Condom
  • Femidom
  • Diaphragm
• Types of Surgical Methods:

  • Vasectomy
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • (EXPENSIVE)
• Types of Chemical contraceptives:

  • Spermicide
  • IUD
  • Injections
• A natural contraceptive is abstinence