Contraception Definition

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The sources fully explain the multiple forms of contraception as well as their effectiveness and many of the sources include the risks that come along with the contraception. There is a full explanation of the 5 main types of contraception which is contraception available over the counter to contraception that needs that needs to be inserted surgically, in a hospital. Each method is explained in full and the chances of pregnancy are statistically shown for each contraception method. This review will not give a detailed description of any forms of contraception but rather an over view of them all.

The first contraception method that is mentioned in the sources is the use of a condom. Condoms have a 98 percent chance of failure …show more content…

Source 3:
Emergency contraception also known as EC is a last minute form of contraception, this is used when no other precautions have been taken and the woman is afraid of falling pregnant. It is suggested that use should be by woman ages 17 and above although you may be allowed to buy it over the counter without any form of identification. [28 September 2015 There are four different types of EC, each containing different types of hormones. [28 September 2015] There is also a copper-T which is a form of EC. [28 September 2015]

Usefulness: This source is useful in my research as is provides information about emergency contraception which will allow me to have a full understanding of this type of contraception and allow me to explain it to my participant which is an important aspect in my research task.
Reliability: This source is reliable as it is a website that is dedicated to information about emergency contraception, this website is operated by the office of population research at Princeton …show more content…

This stops a womans ability to conceive all together and it is irreversible. [5, 2015] This is a surgically performed method for both men and woman. There is also a non-surgical method whereby it is a device that is places in the fallopian tubes and eventually causes them to shut. [5, 2015]

Usefulness: This source is useful as it discusses the use, effectiveness and process of male and female sterilisation. The two forms of contraception that are discussed are drastic measures of contraception, this may not be a common contraception form amongst teenagers and therefore may not be influential in my research.
Reliability: This source is taken from health line with is a medical website that has been certified by “health on the net” suggesting that this source is reliable and accurate.
Validity: This source does not disclose the auther/s of this article which lowers its validity but rather suggests that it is written by a team of medical practitioners which increases the validity of this source because it was not written by one person.
Limitations: This source discusses two forms of contraception that do not directly link or compare it with the other forms of contraception. This form is usually used for an older generation rather that teens which may limit its

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