Contraception is a clinical method to control and prevent pregnancy, and it is being widely used for a long time. But the safe and competent methods for it were introduced in the early 20th century. Several main types of contraception/birth control methods exist, which are safe and effective.

Some methods that are used to prevent pregnancy are comparatively more reliable than others, and productivity is entirely dependent on the way they are used. You must consult a doctor before beginning treatment because some health issues can worsen the situation if not diagnosed properly.

Some methods of birth control have more risk factors associated with them, but some of them are risk-free. So, you must consult with a physician to select a specific method that is achievable for you. The main types of contraception/birth control methods can be categorized into two — temporary contraception and permanent contraception.

Some of the safe methods of contraception are discussed below:

1. LARC (Long-acting Reversible Contraception)
LARC, which stands for long-acting reversible contraception, is one of the widely accepted and easily achievable methods for contraception/birth control. This method mainly uses a device known as IUD (intrauterine device), which lasts for a period of up to 10 years. There is also another device used in this method known as the implant, which lasts for five years.

2. Hormonal contraceptives
The definition of this treatment can be derived from its name itself, which means that this method changes some structures of your hormones to rule out pregnancy. This is regarded as one of the main types of contraception/birth control methods, and is reported to produce effective results without any risk. This method uses oral pills and contraceptive injections such as contraceptive pills and Depo-Provera injections to rule out pregnancy effectively.

3. Barrier methods
Barrier methods are used to stop semen from entering women’s genitals, and are widely applied methods to rule out the risk of unwanted pregnancy. Barrier methods use condoms and internal condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancy and other diseases that can be transmitted during sex.

4. Emergency contraception
As the name suggests it is a post-contraceptive method, after having unprotected sex with competent outcomes. This method of birth control uses emergency contraceptive pills or a copper intrauterine device to rule out the consequences of unprotected sex.

5. Permanent contraception
Permanent contraception, as the name suggests, is a method that is used to rule out all your future pregnancies and is very difficult to reverse. This is one of the main types of contraception/birth control methods that can be used in both males and females to permanently rule out the ability to fertilize.

In case you face any issues during or after treatment, you should consult a doctor at the earliest.