Contraception Katy

Contraception in Katy is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant. It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby. Most types of contraception don't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The male condom is the only form of contraception that protects against STIs as well as preventing pregnancy. Therefore, if you're using another type of contraception, such as the contraceptive pill, you should also use a condom to protect yourself against getting a STI.

The effectiveness of contraception depends on factors such as your age, how often you have sex, and whether you use the contraceptive correctly. Most types of contraception are over 99% effective if used correctly. The male condom is 98% effective if it's used correctly and consistently.

Some common types of contraception include:

• Condoms They prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Condoms also provide protection against STIs, including HIV, and stop them from being passed from one sexual partner to another. Condoms are used during penetrative sex and oral sex to protect against STIs.
• The combined contraceptive pill, usually just referred to as the pill, contains synthetic versions of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which women produce naturally in their ovaries. The pill is usually taken to prevent pregnancy but it can also be used to treat painful periods, heavy periods, premenstrual syndrome, and endometriosis.
• The progesterone-only pill doesn't contain any estrogen. It is an option for women who can't use the combined contraceptive pill, such as those over 35 years old and those who smoke.
• Contraceptive implants and injections are long-acting, effective, reversible and progesterone-only methods of contraception in Katy. They are over 99% reliable in preventing pregnancy. This means that fewer than 1 in 100 women who use the implant or injection will become pregnant each year. The injection is given every 12 weeks and the implant lasts for three years.
• The contraceptive patch is a small, thin, beige patch that measures about 5cm by 5cm and is stuck onto the skin. It's a form of hormonal contraceptive that's worn by a woman