About contraception
Prevention of unwanted pregnancyin various ways and is contraception. It can be used by mechanical or chemical means. There are many modern methods of contraception that allow you to avoid unwanted consequences. For example, abortion has a negative impact on your overall health and also has a negative impact on future child planning. When choosing a suitable method of contraception, you can use the Pearl Index. It reflects statistical data on the number of people who are suitable for a particular method. Thus, you can find out the effectiveness of contraceptives. The choice of a contraceptive method depends on a number of factors. The presence of chronic diseases, age, sexual preferences, the desire to have a child in the future - all this affects the choice of a suitable drug. In addition, many pharmacological agents allow you to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. These protective measures cannot be universal for everyone. Some couples change contraceptives from time to time, others have found a remedy that satisfies them and use it constantly. The selection of the right drug is purely individual. When choosing a method, it is recommended to consult a specialist. Perhaps a doctor can select the necessary remedy.
Oral contraceptives
Combined hormonal drugsare taken orally in the form of special tablets, capsules. They are designed for a specific female cycle. In addition to the fact that they protect against unwanted pregnancy, these medications also regulate the menstrual cycle well. They are highly effective due to the fact that they suppress the process of egg maturation. There are also tablets that can be taken after sexual intercourse. Each drug contains a different amount of hormones. Thus, many tablets have an increased content of estrogens. Specialists prescribe them to those girls who have an increase in "male" hormones according to blood tests. These drugs normalize hormone levels, reduce pain during the menstrual cycle, help cope with polycystic ovary syndrome, and reduce the incidence of inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs. However, contraceptives must be selected carefully so as not to harm your body. These oral medications have a number of contraindications: venous thrombosis, ischemic heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, vascular diseases, etc. The pills should be taken strictly according to the instructions; you cannot interrupt the intake. If for some reason a day of intake was missed, then other contraceptives should be used additionally. There is an opinion that oral contraceptives affect body weight. However, modern and properly selected drugs minimize the degree of negative consequences. Therefore, a large number of women choose hormonal pills as a reliable method of contraception.
Intrauterine devices
The funds are speciala plastic form that is placed in the uterine cavity. Many women know the concept of a "spiral", which got its name from the spiral shape. Modern products are produced in the shape of the letter "T". An intrauterine contraceptive contains hormones or copper that affect the endometrium and sperm motility. These drugs are considered highly effective, as they prevent full fertilization. But their use is recommended for women who have already given birth. In addition, it is recommended to replace them after 5 years. They also have contraindications: inflammatory diseases of the genitals, pregnancy, endometriosis, etc. The introduction of intrauterine devices should be supervised by a doctor, after the procedure it is necessary to do an ultrasound of the vagina. Intrauterine devices include special gels, suppositories, creams that suppress the ovulation process. However, these medications do not protect against various sexually transmitted diseases. The products can sometimes cause side effects: uterine bleeding, inflammatory diseases of the genitals. At the first symptoms, you should contact your doctor. Such products include condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. They are made of elastic latex. For greater effect, these contraceptives are recommended to be supplemented with other products (for example, intrauterine suppositories).
Physiological methods
These methods of contraception are based oncalculating the most favorable days for sexual intercourse. Thanks to them, some girls calculate the days when ovulation occurs. One of these methods is the rhythmic or calendar method. To correctly calculate the necessary days, you need to know the length of the menstrual cycle. As a rule, ovulation occurs on the 14-15th day from the beginning of menstruation. 5 days before and after the middle of the menstrual cycle are considered the most likely for conception. Therefore, at this time, it is necessary to observe additional methods of contraception (for example, condoms). To correctly calculate the days, the menstrual cycle must be regular. Its duration is usually about 30 days. The basal temperature measurement method helps to find out whether a woman is ovulating. To do this, every morning, without getting out of bed, you need to measure the temperature in the rectum with a regular thermometer. As a rule, in the middle of the cycle, the temperature can rise by about 0.4 degrees. This rise will mean the beginning of the period favorable for conception. However, this method is not very effective, as the rise in temperature may be associated with illness or other factors. Coitus interruptus is another popular method for preventing conception. It involves withdrawing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. However, this method brings psychological and sexual discomfort to the partners. In addition, the probability of conception with this method of contraception is still high.
Sterilization method
There is male and female sterilization.This surgical intervention is highly effective as a method of contraception. After the procedures, the return of reproductive function is possible, but unlikely. Such surgical blocking is recommended for men and women who categorically do not want to have children, their age is over 35. There are a number of contraindications for the procedure: psychological deviations, infectious diseases, the presence of a tumor. When choosing a means of protection, you should carefully consider all possible options. In order to make the right decision, you need to consult with your partner and consult with qualified specialists. After all, the health of the man, woman and their children depends on how correct the decision is.
