Folio Science Chapter 4:
Methods of
Contraception
Kayshna a/p Jayasegaran
Contraception • Birth control, also known
as contraception, anticonception,
and fertility control, is a method or device
used to prevent pregnancy.
Contraceptive Pills
• Contraceptive pills can prevent
ovulation or reducing ovulation.
Type of birth control that is
designed to be taken orally by
women
• hen taken correctly, it alters
the menstrual cycle to
eliminate ovulation and
prevent pregnancy
Implants
• Implants secrete a
hormone that prevent
the ovary from
producing ovum.
Condoms
• Condom is worn over
the penis before
copulation to prevent
the sperm from
entering the vagina
during ejaculation.
Intrauterine
Contraceptive
Device, (IUCD)
This contraceptive
device is inserted inside
the woman's uterus to
prevent implantation.
Vasectomy
• Surgery is carried out to
cut the sperm duct and
the two ends are then
tied to prevent the
sperms from being
transported to the
urethra.
Ligation
• Surgery is carried out
to cut the Fallopian
tubes and the two ends
are then tied to
prevent the ovum
from meeting the
sperms.