Natural Contraceptive Methods Vs. Synthetic Contraceptive Products

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  • Author Mark Walters
  • Published December 14, 2008
  • Word count 379

Most, if not all, people who are sexually active use some form of birth control product to prevent accidental conception. However, there are still those who choose to stay with natural methods to prevent pregnancies from happening. But what is more effective?

Natural contraceptive methods Natural birth control methods are contraceptive means that do not involve the use of medicines or materials. A lot of doctor highly suggest abstaining from sexual acts until marriage, however in this day and age where people have become sexually liberated, it doesn't seem to apply as much. One of the most commonly used natural methods is the withdrawal method, wherein the man pulls out before he ejaculates. Another method would be the fertility awareness method, wherein the woman charts her monthly cycle takes note of her safe days.

Synthetic contraceptive methods Synthetic contraceptive methods make use of man-made materials to make sure that one does not get pregnant after sex. A good example would be the use of hormonal birth control products (oral contraceptive pills, hormonal patches, etc.), which uses synthetic hormones to alter the uterine environment to make it less conducive for pregnancy. Another synthetic contraceptive product is the latex condom. It is a thin latex sheath worn over the penis to prevent sperm from reaching the uterus.

The difference When it comes to protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), nothing beats abstinence. After all, no sexual contact means no chances of acquiring sexually transmitted infections. However, synthetic contraceptive methods have the male and female condoms to counter that. Condoms prevent direct contact between flesh and genital secretions.

Another difference between the two forms of birth control methods is that natural contraceptive methods do not pose any side effects or health risks to its users unlike synthetic contraceptives. For example, Ortho Evra, a popular hormonal patch, poses risks of increased blood clots, especially for women who smoke. On the other hand, practicing the fertility awareness method poses no risks of that sort.

No matter how much benefit these birth control methods and products offer, it all boils down to what you can use and what is easiest for you to use, taking into consideration the lifestyle you lead. In the end, it will still be what's most convenient and safest for the individual that matters.

Mark Walters is a part-time writer and a part-time researcher. He is currently self-studying various Far Eastern languages and is an avid fiction reader. He is currently writing articles oriented towards consumers of pharmaceutical products. InternetPharmacy is a reputable online drug store and offers an array of health products and medicare prescription drugs.

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Paige
Paige · 15 years ago
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