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The cervical cap is a flexible barrier contraceptive that is made of latex or silicone. It is placed into the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus, preventing the fertilization of the egg. The cervical cap contains spermicide which kills any sperm that may have gotten past. El capuchón cervical es un método anticonceptivo de barrera flexible, hecho de látex o silicona, que va colocado en la zona cervical de la vagina impidiendo que entren los espermatozoides en el útero. De está manera se quiere prevenir la fertilización del óvulo de la mujer. El capuchón cervical tiene la forma de una taza pequeña con diferentes tallas para que puedan adaptarse a diferentes vaginas. Es el ginecólogo el que nos da dicha información, es muy importante para que el capuchón sea efectivo.
The Ogino method consists of abstaining from sexual intercourse during the days before and after ovulation. Apart from the fact that this limits the spontaneity of our sexuality, in order to do it well you have to do a series of very complicated calculations in order to determine which these days are. To use it correctly you have to write down the dates of your menstrual cycle for at least twelve months.
The monthly vaginal ring is a flexible, transparent ring; it’s about two inches in diameter and is placed by the woman herself inside the vagina using her fingers around day 5 of each menstruation.
The contraceptive patch is a small adhesive strip that is applied directly to the skin of a woman that is clean and dry and with no traces of cream, or hair. You must press the patch with the palm of your hand for between 10 and 15 seconds to make sure the corners are firmly affixed.
The vasectomy with scalpel can also be called the traditional vasectomy. Differently to the vasectomy without scalpel, the vasectomy with scalpel is barely used by surgeons since this technique is more uncomfortable post operation.