Contraception “WHICH?”There are many forms of contraception. Contraception is a form of birth control. However, some contraceptive methods also protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). The effectiveness of birth control depends on a number of factors. These include medical conditions or people taking prescribed or non-prescribed medications. If it is convenient or if it causes side effects. The main forms of contraception in order of those most commonly used in the world. Pill, condom, female sterilization, vasectomy, mini pill (POP progesterone only pill), cap (including diaphragm), coil, natural family planning method, contraception. jab and mirena (IUS - Implants/Patches (EVRA)). The pill or combined pill contains estrogen and progesterone was introduced in Puerto Rico in 1956. In 2005 it was estimated that 3.5 million women were using this method in the UK, which is It is known that 1 in 3 women are of reproductive age , over 100 million women worldwide use this form of contraception. The pill works by preventing the production of an egg and also thickens the secretions around the cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to pass. Today in the UK there are 23 brands on the market. Some women may get confused by the combined pill and the mini pill. The benefits of the combined pill are varied: it is known to protect against cancer of the uterus and ovaries, prevents osteoporosis and also regulates the menstrual cycle and helps with premenstrual syndrome. One benefit that many mature adults like about the pill is that, unlike condoms, it doesn't work. do not interfere with...... half of the card ......emic (weak blood) despite having the coil inside them. EFFECTIVENESS Combined pill 97% (if taken as prescribed, more likely 100%) Condom 98% (protects against sexually transmitted diseases) Femidom95%Injection (Jab/Jag)99.7%Coil/IUD98%The choices of contraceptive methods are quite varied with a number of considerations to make before deciding which is best for you, my personal opinion would be to use condoms as I would rather know that I have some protection from sexually transmitted diseases and not get pregnant.Bibliography HLBensonwww.netdoctor. co.uk 08/10/2005Conception, pregnancy and birth. Dr. Miriam Stoppard. 10/11/2005L'Osservatore12/02/2004