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Controlling Human Reproduction In today's modern society there are various methods of controlling human reproduction. A few of which are contraception, IVF and the use of hormones. "Contraception is the deliberate prevention of pregnancy by artificial or natural means" (1). These means are known as contraceptives and widely available to both men and women. The World Health Organisation compiled a report on trends in reproduction, globally, which revealed that "the use of contraceptives across the developing world has risen tenfold over the past 25 years" (2). There are many different types of contraceptives, some of which are barrier methods, oral contraceptives, implants, injections, emergency contraception, natural family planning and sterilisation (a permanent method of contraception). Barrier methods of contraception include male and female condoms and diaphragms or caps, these methods stop sperm from meeting an egg (hence the name barrier methods). Condoms can be used with or without spermicide, whereas diaphragms and caps both need...

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