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Choosing a contraceptive method is a personal decision, a decision that should be carefully considered and discussed with both your partner and your physician. In order to make an informed decision, the following guide outlines the methods of contraception available (including natural methods), their advantages and disadvantages, and where you may obtain them.
Source: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Fertility awareness methods are also called natural family planning or the rhythm method.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Because ovulation usually occurs about 14 days before the start of your next period, keeping track of when you have your period can help you calculate when you are most likely to get pregnant. This is called the calendar or rhythm method.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Contraception, commonly known as birth control, is used to prevent a pregnancy when a man and woman have sexual intercourse. The method chosen is a personal decision and a shared responsibility between partners. Before starting a sexual relationship, have an open, honest conversation with your partner about contraception and how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Emergency contraception (EC), sometimes referred to as the morning after pill, is a method of preventing an unintended pregnancy. It can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or if there has been a contraceptive failure, such as a condom breaking, or missed birth control pills.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are like ordinary birth control pills. They are taken in special doses within three days after sex to prevent pregnancy.
Source: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Health Canada is proposing an amendment to the Food and Drugs Regulations, to remove levonorgestrel when sold in a concentration of 0.75mg per oral dosage (also known as the morning-after-pill) and intended for use as an emergency contraceptive (EC) from Schedule F.
Source: Health Canada
Provides a general discussion of options for birth control, and how to choose a suitable method.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Describes methods available for emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or the failure of another birth control method. Explains how emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) work, and how to use them. Also discusses post-coital IUDs.
Source: Women's Health Matters
The type of birth control you should use depends on your needs. Some people only need to prevent pregnancy. Other people may also want to protect themselves or their partners from diseases that can be passed by having sex.
Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada
Increased use of condoms would be greatly reduce unwanted pregnancies, the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STDs) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS.
Source: Health Canada
Discusses permanent methods of birth control: vasectomy for men, and tubal ligation for women. Outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Discusses birth control options for women with diabetes. Provides information on using different types of birth control pills for diabetic women, and discusses the effects of oral contraceptives on blood glucose and on the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Provides information on hormonal and non-hormonal methods of birth control, including birth control pills, Depo-Provera injections, Norplant, condoms, cervical barriers, IUDs, spermicides, sponges, and withdrawal. Also covers fertility awareness methods.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Presents a questionnaire to help identify some of the issues in deciding which method of birth control to use on a long-term basis.
Source: Women's Health Matters
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