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Healthy couple in early 40's seeking advice on contraceptive…
Healthy couple in early 40's seeking advice on contraceptive strategies. Woman wants to stop taking birth control pills. Have two kids in high school and do not want more.
Downstream effects
3 best options
Tubal ligation, Surgically cutting uterine tubes and tying off, prevents sperm from reaching uterus
Barrier methods, condoms, spermicidal gels along with withdrawal and rhythm methods would be safe if surgery is out of question
Vasectomy, Outpatient procedure, sperm unable to leave testis
3 worst options
Morning after pills, dependent on sexual activity this could result in a lot of pills
Withdrawal method, high failure rate
Oral contraceptive, do not want to take pills
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Background information
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Contraception Methods
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Barrier methods: prevent sperm from reaching uterine tubes; condoms, spermicidal gels, diaphragms
Intrauterine devices (IUD): flexible plastic structures inserted into uterus; copper or synthetic progesterone to help prevent implantation
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Tubal ligation: Surgically cutting uterine tubes and tying off ends; prevents sperm from reaching uterus
Vasectomy: Outpatient procedure; ductus deferens cut, segment removed, ends tied; sperm unable to leave testis
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