Contraception is an effective way to prevent the risk of unwanted pregnancy and help with family planning. The many options available also help in safeguarding people from several kinds of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). There are several types of contraception methods and it is imperative for every adult to be aware of them.

Types of Contraception Methods
The most commonmethods of contraception include:

• Condoms
  Condoms are one of the very few forms of contraception that prove to be equally effective when it comes to protecting one from STIs and preventing the risk of an unplanned pregnancy. It is one of the most common methods of contraception. One of the reasons behind it being widely used is that it is very easy to carry around and is available for both men and women in different varieties.

• Oral Contraceptive Pill
  The tablet taken daily to prevent unwanted pregnancy is called the oral contraceptive pill. One can choose from different types of pills and can consult a doctor regarding which one should be taken. The smaller pills consist of just one hormone named progestin. The combined pills constitute a mixture of progestin and estrogen. It is important to take the pills in the recommended dosage and on time.

• Intrauterine Devices
  The intrauterine device is made of material that combines the elements of copper and progesterone hormone. Under the watch of a medical professional, it is made to fit inside the uterus. It is a reversible method but long-term in nature. It can stay put in that position for 3 to 10 years unless one wishes to get it removed. Some of the intrauterine devices are filled with hormones, which are discharged gradually to prevent the risk of an unplanned pregnancy.

• Contraceptive Implant
  In this procedure, a small-sized, flexible rod is inserted in the upper arm of a woman. This process leads to the release of the progesterone hormone. Progesterone helps in obstructing the process of the egg being released from the ovary. It also forms a thickening layer around the cervical mucus that makes it hard for the sperm to get inside the womb. It is a fairly simple procedure, which is conducted using local anesthesia. The rod that is inserted should be ideally replaced after a period of three years.

• Contraceptive Ring
  Apart from being one of the most common methods of contraception, it is a very simple device. A plastic ring that is quite flexible in nature is used. It is positioned in the vagina and its primary function is to release progesterone and estrogen hormones. A particular ring should not be used for more than three weeks. After removing it, one should not use another one for a week. After seven days of break, one can continue with the process.