There are different methods of contraception:
1. Barrier
- Condoms (male and female).
- Diaphragm.
- Ovum creams and spermicides.
2. Hormonal
- Birth control pills.
- Transdermal patches.
- Vaginal ring.
- Implants.
- Emergency Contraception.
3. Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
4. Natural methods based on periodic abstinence during periods of women’s fertility cycle identified by the assessment of the cervical mucus (Billings), basal temperature, or the combination of several (symptothermal method).
5. Definitive: Tubal ligation, vasectomy.
6. Others such as "pulling out" (a method that carries a very high risk for pregnancy) and the Ogino-Knaus method (calendar or rhythm method).