Women contraceptives

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Contraception Advantages

Women use contraceptives for birth control and to treat menstruation disorders. There are two types of contraceptives. The first is hormonal, and it includes the pill, the patch, implants and the intrauterine device (IUD). The second contraception option is the barrier method, which includes condoms and sponges. The barrier method does not contain hormones and is not used to treat hormonal problems in women. The Mayo Clinic recommends that a woman discusses her contraception options with her doctor so they can choose the right method. Closely following instructions for the contraception closely will ensure that it works to prevent pregnancy.

Birth Control

Oral contraceptives, also called birth control pills, are prescribed to prevent unplanned pregnancies. It can also be used to regulate a woman's menstrual cycle, helping her know when she is ovulating so that if she is trying to conceive, her chances will be better. Once regulation is achieved, she must stop taking the pill to become pregnant. Using a barrier method of contraception to prevent pregnancy is also effective if used properly.

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Menstruation

Often contraceptives are prescribed to treat menstrual concerns, but this done off-label, says the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Hormonal contraceptives can help regulate and shorten a woman's cycle while also reducing the amount of blood expelled. ACOG also says that hormonal contraception is used to treat dysmenorrhea or severe pain during a woman's period. The group reports that up to 90 percent of women experience pain during their cycle, and birth control pills can help lessen this problem.

Health

There are several other health matters that can be prevented by using either hormonal or barrier methods of contraception. Again, they are off-label, but they still can be effective.

According to ACOG, hormonal contraception reduces the amount of the male hormone androgen in a woman's body, which results in less body hair, and it can also reduce and treat acne on the body. Additionally, some studies have shown that the longer a woman uses hormonal birth control, the lower her chances of getting endometrial or colorectal cancer, reports ACOG.

Barrier methods of contraception can lower the risk of sexually transmitted diseased (STDs), which can lead to other health problems, including those related to fertility.