A survey of Scottish women has found that most of them do not avail the best available contraception because of fears arising from inadequate information.
The survey of 55 women found that weight-gain was the main deterrent in choosing hormonal contraception. The women did not want to opt for coil and implants because they were uncomfortable with invasive procedures.
Condoms and Contraception-Types-Proper Use-Storage-Advantages-Disadvantages-FAQ
Condoms are an effective form of contraception. Condoms have been used for the past 400 years. They have been one of the most popular methods of contraception since the 19th century.
Condoms are an effective form of contraception. Condoms have been used for the past 400 years. They have been one of the most popular methods of contraception since the 19th century.
"We are shooting ourselves in the foot by saying they are long-acting, and we need to emphasise that they don't impair fertility, and the majority of them don't affect weight," said Professor Anna Glasier, from Sexual Health NHS Lothian.
The details of the study are published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.
Ovulation - Calendar Symptoms Signs Pain Pregnancy Contraception FAQs
Ovulation is the time when an egg or ovum is released by female ovary, usually midway during the menstrual cycle. The ovulation calendar helps to calculate the time of ovulation.
Ovulation is the time when an egg or ovum is released by female ovary, usually midway during the menstrual cycle. The ovulation calendar helps to calculate the time of ovulation.
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Health Animation-Birth Control Pills
Interesting information about the use of birth control pills, a debate about the birth control responsibility of men and women and development of hypothetical male contraceptive pill.
Interesting information about the use of birth control pills, a debate about the birth control responsibility of men and women and development of hypothetical male contraceptive pill.
Laparoscopic Tubal ligation or Tubectomy
Tubal ligation or tubectomy is a surgical procedure done on women as a permanent method of contraception. In this procedure the fallopian tubes are ligated or divided and clipped so that the ova or eggs are prevented from traveling to the uterus from the ovary.
Tubal ligation or tubectomy is a surgical procedure done on women as a permanent method of contraception. In this procedure the fallopian tubes are ligated or divided and clipped so that the ova or eggs are prevented from traveling to the uterus from the ovary.
