During a normal monthly cycle, one of a woman's ovaries will produce a mature egg that will travel through the fallopian tube into the uterus. If sperm fertilizes this egg, the egg will attach itself to the uterine wall and begin developing into a fetus.
Pathway of spermBarrier methods of Birth Control prevent pregnancy by making sure that sperm and egg do not meet.
Cervical capThe cervical cap is made of soft rubber and is designed to fit completely over the cervix. Spermicide is placed on the outer rim of the cap and in the portion of the cap facing the vagina. The cervical cap prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm from entering the uterus.
DiaphragmThe diaphragm is available by prescription only and must be fitted by a physician. Once the diaphragm is fitted, a woman can insert and remove it by herself. This dome-shaped rubber disk protects from pregnancy in two ways. The diaphragm blocks sperm from entering the cervix. Spermicide jelly placed inside the rubber dome before insertion will kill any sperm it comes in contact with. Once inserted, the diaphragm is effective for up to six hours.
Female CondomThe female condom is a lubricated polyurethane sheath, similar in appearance to a male condom. It is inserted into the vagina. The closed end covers the cervix. Like the male condom, it is intended for one-time use and then discarded.
SpongeThe sponge is inserted by the woman into the vagina and covers the cervix blocking sperm from entering the cervix. The sponge also contains a spermicide that kills sperm. It is available without a prescription.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 03/30/2010
Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A barrier birth control method is one that blocks sperm from reaching the uterus. Examples of barrier birth control methods include condoms, diaphragms, sponges, and cervical caps.Barrier method means there is a physical device to prevent sperm from entering the woman's reproductive tract.Male or female condom, sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm are all barrier methods.Birth Control Pills, IUD, sterilization, withdrawal, rhythm, are not barrier methods.These methods work by preventing the sperm from getting to and fertilizing the egg
The barrier methods are mechnical methods. These include the condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, and Femcap.
Birth Control pills, ring, patch, DepoProvera and the IUD are not barriers.
Diaphragms, condoms, and the cervical cap are barrier methods of contraception.
There is no advantage to using the birth control patch and birth control pill at the same time. They have the same mode of action. If you want to double up on methods, try using a barrier method like condoms along with a hormonal method.
Barrier methods is like preventing contact with sexual fluids using condom. Hormonal method like using birth control pill
No, NuvaRing is a combined hormonal birth control method.
Birth control patch
I think you need to educate yourself about the methods of birth control. "Allergy" to all hormonal methods is unheard of, but if it is so, herbal options are not likely to be easier. Remaining methods are natural family planning, abstinence, and barrier methods such as condoms, vaginal sheath, diaphragm, cervical cap, and contraceptive sponge. These methods are less effective than other options, and require you to follow directions exactly.
"Contraceptive" and "birth control" are synonymous. All contraceptives are methods of birth control.
Some of the most common methods of natural birth control would be for one to not have sexual intercourse. Other than that one would have to use methods such as a condom or the birth control pill.
The birth control pill prevents the release of eggs.