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Methods of contraception
Barrier methods of contraception prevent sperm cells from reaching the egg cell. They form a physical barrier:
How to get pregnant
You can get pregnant each month on particular days of your cycle. Your cycle starts on the first day you lose blood from your vagina. This is called the menstrual period.
Sterilization
Sterilization is a permanent method of contraception.
Woman’s fertile days
You can get pregnant on about 6 days a month: about 5 days before ovulation took place and 1 day after. To know when you can get pregnant, you need to know when you will next ovulate. This can be hard to predict.
Natural family planning
Natural family planning means that no methods of contraception are used.
There are various methods of natural family planning:
Condom
The condom is a method of contraception. The condom is a thin rubber sleeve for the penis. It catches the semen when a man ejaculates.
Choosing a method of contraception
You choose the best method of contraception for you and your stage of life. The method of contraception can change in the course of your life. It is good to know which methods of contraception exist and which questions to ask yourself when choosing a method.
Contraceptive pill
The contraceptive pill is a method of contraception.
The contraceptive pill is usually a pack containing 21 or 22 pills. Sometimes it contains 24 or 28 pills. There are many different types of packaging (different colours, rectangular, round, etc.).
Female condom
The female condom is a method of contraception.
It is a rubber pouch. The pouch has a flexible ring at both ends: a thin outer ring and a thick inner ring. It catches the semen when a man ejaculates.