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Vasectomy : severing and tying of vas deferens; effective. Tubal ligation: oviducts cauterized; most effective. Spermicidal foam: prevent sperm from entering the uterus and oviducts; less effective. IUDs: coils inserted into the uterus; inflammatory disease. Diaphragm:
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Vasectomy: • severing and tying of vas deferens; effective. • Tubal ligation: • oviducts cauterized; most effective. • Spermicidal foam: • prevent sperm from entering the uterus and oviducts; less effective. • IUDs: • coils inserted into the uterus; inflammatory disease.
Diaphragm: • flexible, dome shaped device, inserted into the vagina, over the cervix before intercourse; used correctly. • Condoms: • effective with spermicidal gel/foam. • Birth control pills: • oral contraceptive method, alters ovulation. • Birth control patch: • adhesive patch applied to skin • Progestin injections/implants: • blocks ovulation.