sterilization
The soaking time required for sterilization can vary depending on the method used. For example, chemical sterilization solutions typically require items to be soaked for 20-30 minutes to achieve sterilization. It is important to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific sterilization method being used.
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Condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, depot birth control medications (e.g. monthly, or quarterly), morning-after pill methods, contraceptive sponge, cervical cap, sterilization ... and the least effective method of contraception - the "rhythm method".
Oral contraceptives (or "the pill") Sterilization
fewer than one in 200 women (0.4%) will become pregnant during the first year after sterilization.
Sterilization can be accomplished by heat (as in the autoclave), chemicals (as with glutaraldehyde) or radiation. Your average outpatient office uses heat or chemical sterilization.
Yes, birth control can and does fail. The only 100% effective method of birth control is for eggs to not come into contact with sperm via either sterilization procedures or not having sexual intercourse.
The only 100% effective means is abstinence- not to have sex. Surgical sterilization, such as removal of the uterus is also highly effective. All common means of birth control such as condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, withdrawal, rhythm method CAN fail in some percentage of cases.
The three main types of sterilization are physical sterilization (e.g. heat, radiation), chemical sterilization (e.g. ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide), and filtration sterilization (e.g. through a membrane filter). Each method has specific advantages and limitations depending on the application.
The most effective method of sterilization for medical equipment and instruments is autoclaving, which uses high pressure steam to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
A barrier method means there is a physical device to prevent sperm from entering the woman's reproductive tract.Birth Control Pills, IUD, sterilization, withdrawal, rhythm, are not barrier methods.Male or female condom, sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm are all barrier methods.