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Birth control, sometimes synonymous with '''contraception''', is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, or Medication s followed in order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of Pregnancy or Childbirth . Contraception may refer specifically to mechanisms which are intended to reduce the likelihood of the Fertilisation of an Ovum by a Spermatozoon . The history of birth control began with the discovery of the connection between Coitus and pregnancy. The oldest forms of birth control included '' Coitus Interruptus '', Pessaries , and the Ingestion Of Herbs that were believed to be contraceptive or Abortifacient . The earliest record of birth control use is instructions on creating a contraceptive pessary from Ancient Egypt . Different methods of birth control have Varying Characteristics . Condoms , for example, are the only method that provides significant protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Because of the sexual and ethical nature of the subject, Cultural And Religions Attitudes On Birth Control vary significantly. HISTORY .]] Probably the oldest methods of contraception (aside from sexual abstinence) are '' Coitus Interruptus '', certain Barrier Methods , and herbal methods ( Emmenagogue s and abortifacients). ''Coitus interruptus'' (withdrawal of the Penis from the Vagina prior to Ejaculation ) probably predates any other form of birth control. Once the relationship between the emission of Semen into the vagina and pregnancy was known or suspected, some men began to use this technique. This is not a particularly reliable method of contraception, as few men have the self-control to correctly practice the method at every single act of sexual intercourse. Although it is commonly believed that Pre-ejaculate fluid can cause pregnancy, modern research has shown that pre-ejaculate fluid does not contain viable sperm.1 |
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