Explain about Contraception .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Contraception , also known as birth control , refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy . It allows individuals or couples to control if and when they want to have children. Contraceptive methods can be temporary or permanent , hormonal or non-hormonal , and reversible or irreversible . 🧠 Why Use Contraception? To prevent unwanted pregnancy For family planning To space out births For health reasons (e.g., avoiding pregnancy due to medical conditions) To manage menstrual symptoms (in some hormonal methods) To help in population control and reproductive health 🩺 Main Types of Contraception: 1. Hormonal Methods These prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, or thin the uterine lining. Method Description Duration Oral contraceptive pills Taken daily (estrogen + progestin or progestin-only) Daily Contraceptive patch Applied to skin; releases hormones Weekly Vaginal ring Flexible ring inserted into the vagina Monthly Injecta...