Contraceptive Methods
How can I look after myself?
No woman is the same, and there are different ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and, likewise, couples can choose the contraceptive method that best suits their relationship. Each choice has its advantages and disadvantages. The best thing to do it to get information and make a responsible decision.
How good are contraceptives? What is the most effective one? These are the key questions in the life of every woman, but they do not always have the most convincing answers. Many choose the contraceptive method that a friend recommended, without knowing if it is the most appropriate for them.
This is a serious mistake that can bring serious consequences, because there are many factors involved, and these cannot be left to the advice of a friend or a close relative.
No one has the same plans, so the best thing to do is to know what the appropriate method is for each person. That way, unwanted pregnancies are avoided and you can live a full and safe sex life.
One thing that is clear is that there is no perfect contraceptive method, rather than sexual abstinence. It is extremely important to get information, discuss, and finally make a responsible decision of what do. How?
Well first you must know the contraceptive methods available in your country and, of course seek advice from a specialist. From there, you will be able to choose from which suits best your expectations and health. For example, a woman who suffers from gastritis or is forgetful could not use the oral method. It all depends on each organism.
From the moment a woman is sexually active, she should use a method of protection and prevention of unwanted pregnancies, as well as venereal diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Before choosing what to wear, you should consider your overall health, how often you have sex, the number of partners you have and if you want to have children, as well as the effects and convenience of the contraceptive method.
How do contraceptives work?
Hormones to prevent ovulation
- Oral contraceptives (pills or mini-pills)
They are a combination of estrogen and progesterone in doses that prevent ovulation and help regulate menstrual cycles. A pill a day must be ingested at the same preset time. They also help in the prevention of anemia, reduce acne, helps protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer.
- Injection: an injection of estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation.
It can be made once a month, every three months or every six months. Injections should be slow, intramuscular, and preferably in the buttock. The first injection is given on the first day of menstruation. Then every 30 days depending on the doctor’s instructions.
- Patches
This is one of the newest contraceptive methods. It is a bandage that adheres to the skin, containing progestogen and estrogen, two hormones released once the patch is applied to the epidermis. These hormones prevent ovulation and impede the passage of sperm. The first patch must be applied on the first day of menstruation and then weekly.
OTHER OPTIONS
-The Diaphragm barrier method
Besides the famous condom, there is another barrier contraceptive called diaphragm. Its degree of effectiveness is 94 percent. The diaphragm is a small latex cap that covers the cervix and prevents sperm from getting in contact with it. It can be inserted into the vagina six hours before the intercourse, and for every new contact, spermicide must be applied.
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