Contraception Methods for Teenagers: Hormonal and Barrier Methods

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CONTRACEPTION METHODS AIMED AT TEENAGERS
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Contraception Methods Aimed at Teenagers
Contraception is deliberate pregnancy prevention by use of several methods that range
from natural to scientific ones (Colquitt and Martin, 2016). Various methods are available
according to the nature of its use. Some of these method methods have in existence and have
been used for a long time. However, some methods that are not suitable for teenagers with
known side effects that can interfere with their reproduction system. Some of these contraception
methods are not only used to prevent pregnancy but also for medical and health safety purposes.
They serve as a means of preventing the spread of diseases such as HIV and other sexually
transmitted diseases for teenagers who are at risk especially for unprotected sexual intercourse.
Methods of Contraception
Various methods of contraception that are effective for teenagers are available especially
for those who are sexually active. Females as compared to male teenagers commonly use some
of these methods. They include hormonal methods and barrier methods.

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Hormonal Methods
Hormones are a convenient, efficient and a form of contraception that is readily available
(Kusunoki and Upchurch, 2011). Currently, there are wide ranges of hormonal methods used to
prevent unintended pregnancies where most of them are a synthetic form of the natural estrogen
and progesterone hormone. The methods that fall under this category include emergency pill,
implants, injections, vaginal ring, and birth control pills.
Contraceptive Implant [Nexplanon or Implanon]
It is a method of contraception where an implant is
inserted under the skin of the upper arm. It is
usually a thin, flexible, implant almost to the size of
the matchstick containing hormone etonogestrel.
The implants release low doses of the hormone
continuously over a period of three years where the
amount of progestin decreases slowly over time.
The first implant known as Norplant became
available in 1983but it was removed from the market later because of patient dissatisfaction