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A married couple in their early 40s need advice on contraceptives. The…

- - - - 3) The final and simplest solution would just have the husband wear a condom. That way, the wife can stop taking medication and the desire to have no more children would still be allowed.
- - - - Labia Majora/Minora: Comparable to the scrotum in men, the labia majora and minora protect the opening of the vagina.
        
        Clitoris: The clitoris is a sensitive organ that is involved in sexual stimulation.
        
        Vagina: Also known as the birth canal, the vagina joins the cervix.
        
        Uterus: The uterus, also known as the womb, is the site for a developing fetus. It is divided into the cervix, the lower half, and the corpus, the main body.
        
        Ovaries: The ovaries are small, circular organs located on each side of the uterus. These are responsible for producing eggs and hormones.
        
        Fallopian Tubes: The fallopian tubes are the narrow tubes that serve as tunnels for eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
    - - Scrotum: This is the protective pouch that contains the testicles. This function of the scrotum is to keep the testes at the correct temperature.
        
        Testicles: These are the oval shaped organs located inside of the scrotum. The testes produce testosterone and create sperm.
        
        Epididymis: The epididymis is a long, coild tube the sits on the back of each testicle. It acts as a storage area for immature sperm, matures them, and then transports them when needed.
        
        Prostate Gland: The prostate is a small structure that sits below the urinary bladder. The prostate produces roughly 30% of the fluid to help propel sperm.
  - - - The menstrual cycle can be broken down into four phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase.
        
        Follicular Phase: The follicular phase starts on the first day of menstruation and ends with ovulation. The pituitary releases FSH which produces follicles, each containing immature eggs.
        
        Ovulation: Ovulation is when the mature egg is released from the ovary. This occurs because of a rise in the level of estrogen. GnRH is released and prompts the pituitary to produce LH and FSH. During this time, the egg is funneled into the fallopian tube and will sit there until it meets a sperm or dies.
        
        Luteal Phase: In this phase, the egg bursts from its follicle. During the next few weeks, the follicle transforms into corpus luteum. If the egg implants into the uterus, the corpus luteum is maintained. If pregnancy does not occur, the lining of the uterus falls away and is expelled.
        
        Menstruation: Menstruation is when the body eliminates the thick lining of the uterus through the vagina.
  - - - Long Term: IUD (intra uterine device) that can last from anywhere from 3-10 years. IUDs are typically 99% effective if used correctly. Side effects of an IUD may cause irregular bleeding or PMS symptoms.
        
        Hormonal Contraceptives: The pill and the Depo Provera injection are effective as long as you want to use it. The pill, taken daily, blocks pregnancies. The Depo Provera injection occurs once every 3 months.
        
        Barrier Methods: Barrier methods are condoms, either external or internal.
        
        Emergency Contraceptions: Emergency contraceptives can either be the morning after pill or a copper IUD. When both are used effectively, they stop the sperm from ever developing. Some effects of the morning after pill may be nausea, fatigue, headaches, and breast tenderness.
- - - - 3) Headaches, body hair, and acne might return in higher amounts. There are many studies that have had women report higher amounts of headaches and migraines when getting off of birth control. Additionally, as hormone levels return to normal, higher amounts of acne and body hair might pop in new places.