Answer to Question #95050 in Biology for Chibueze Onyekpere

Question

Types of family planning methods with advantages and disadvantages

Answer 1

1. Birth control pills. Advantages: reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancies. Disadvantage: side effects (nausea, sore breasts, etc.).

2. Barriers (i.e., female and male condoms, etc.). Advantages: simple and protect sexual-diseases spreading. Disadvantages: possible allergies and urinary tract infections.

3. Long-term contraception (i.e., intrauterine device). Advantages: long term effect. Dosadvantages: do not protect from disease, irregular menstrual periods, etc.

4. Natural family planning (tracking of a menstrual cycle). Advantages: no need to take hormones and use any devices. Disadvantages: requires lifestyle changes, is the least effective.