Contraception Method

Non-hormonal contraception
Contraception to prevent sexual intercourse from causing pregnancy. This data sheet describes the non-hormonal methods. For more information on alternatives such as the pill, see the separate BUPA fact sheet hormonal contraceptives.
Non-hormonal contraception works by either preventing sperm fertilizing an egg or preventing implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining. The main methods are:
Barrier methods,intrauterine contraceptive (IUCD's)natural family planning,Sterilization.Barrier methods
These are the physical barriers that stop the sperm coming into contact with the egg, allowing fertilization.
Male condom
A condom is a thin sheath, usually made of latex, which is rolled onto an erect penis before