Contraceptive Pill

The contraceptive pill is designed to release the chemicals (insert chemicals here) into your body.
This ceases the production of female gametes. These chemicals trick the brain into thinking
that the woman is pregnant. The brain does not release any new eggs into the uterus because of
this. It is 99.9% effective when taken correctly but does not protect against STDs. This type of
birth control only lasts as long as you take the pill and is not recommended for use by older
women.
Hysterectomy
Castration
This is the process by which the male testicles become inactive. Surgical castration cuts of the
scrotum while chemical castration ceases the production of male gametes. The testes, which are
held in the scrotum, are what produce the male gametes. When the scrotum is removed, the
gametes can no longer be made. Surgical castration is permanent while chemical is temporary.

Tubal Ligation
This is the process by which the Fallopian tube is tied. This prevents the fusion of gametes.
When eggs are released, as they travel down the Fallopian tube, they are blocked by a tie in the
tube and are not able to fuse with any sperm. It is not 100% effective as tubes can grow back. It
also does not prevent STDs. This is a permanent method of birth control.

Vasectomy
This is the term given when a male has his sperm duct cut and tied. This prevents the fusion of
gametes. The sperm gametes cannot travel to the penis and furthermore into the vagina. The
sperm travel through the sperm duct and are blocked by a tie. They cannot meet the egg in the
vagina. This procedure has a 0.15% failure rate and is cheaper than tubal ligation. It does not
prevent STDs. This is a permanent method of birth control.

Cervical Cap/Diaphragm
A cervical cap is a small, thimble-shaped cup made of silicone that fits over the cervix. It
provides a physical barrier between a male's sperm and a female's egg prevent any fusion of
gametes from taking place. The Cervical Cap lasts up to 2 years but has to be constantly removed
to be cleaned. It is 94% effective when used perfectly but does not prevent against certain STDs.
It is a temporary method of birth control.
Condom
The male condom is a latex sheath that fits over an erect penis during sexual intercourse.
Condoms are useful in preventing both pregnancy and most sexually transmitted infections. The
condom fits over an erect penis. It collects pre-ejaculate and semen and prevents the exchange of
body fluids during sex and acts as a physical barrier, preventing sperm from entering the uterus
and fertilizing the egg. Condoms are about 85% effective at preventing pregnancy. It is a
temporary form of birth control.

Spermicides