The days when contraceptives were considered something inaccessible, indecent and very harmful to he alth are long gone. The old methods of contraception are being replaced by a new generation of contraceptives - convenient to use, safe for the body of both partners and quite common. Which ones to choose for your own protection?
Oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptives remain the most reliable means of preventing unwanted pregnancy. As contraceptives, pills act on the principle of inhibiting the process of ovulation of the egg. As a result of the changes, even a fertilized egg cannot attach to the wall of the uterus, and in 98% of cases, conception does not occur. In addition, due to the small dose of hormones in oral contraceptives, there are no irreversible consequences when they are used. Moreover, many doctors prescribe themreception for women who have problems with the hormonal background, to normalize it. Among the disadvantages of this method of protection, one can single out menstrual irregularities at first, as well as a possible weight gain and a decrease in libido when taking pills. Therefore, they must be used under the supervision of a gynecologist, who will be able to note negative factors in time and adjust the drug intake.
If emergency action is needed
Partly in the previous category are new-generation contraceptives such as emergency postcoital contraceptives. They differ from conventional pills in the presence of a shock dose of hormones that prevent conception after unprotected intercourse. Their advantages are that even a day after the alleged conception, their effectiveness is at least 70%. And the main drawback is that such emergency measures cannot be applied on a regular basis. That's why they are emergency.
Barrier contraceptives
Barrier contraceptives in today's world are not just condoms or coils. At the moment, there is a wide range, which includes such new generation contraceptives as gels, vaginal balls, creams, suppositories, caps. Their effectiveness is based on setting up a protective barrier between the walls of the vagina and male sperm. They are introduced into the female body immediately before the act and have a one-time effect. That is, at the next contact, their applicationmust be repeated - this, perhaps, is their main drawback. Another is the possibility of an allergic reaction to the components of such contraceptives, and if it occurs, they should not be used.
Contraceptive patches
Modern pharmaceuticals do not stand still, and therefore a novelty on the market in the last couple of years has become a new generation of contraceptives - contraceptive patches. Their action is based on the gradual introduction into the body of a woman of a hormone that prevents conception. This hormone is contained in the impregnation of the patch, and due to the fact that it is injected through the skin, and not directly into the blood, it acts gently and imperceptibly. This patch is enough for 3 weeks of use, after which you need to take a week break.
In general, the choice of contraceptives for every taste is now very large. But do not mindlessly buy anything - remember that the best contraceptive is common sense and assessment of all risks before intercourse, and not after it.
