Methods of contraception

Around half of pregnancies are not planned in advance. As surprising as it may sound, many pregnant women to use contraceptives unexpected news. They just used them infrequently or improperly.

The more you know about contraception, the higher your chances of avoiding unwanted pregnancy and diseases, sexually transmitted infections (including AIDS).

How pregnancy will change my life?

The answer to this question depends on your age and personal circumstances. If the birth of a child for you while not desirable, use reliable contraceptives, to reduce the risk of pregnancy to a minimum.

Do I have to go to the doctor? What if a contraceptive needed urgently?

If the contraceptive is urgently needed, go to the drugstore and buy condoms or spermicide. At the first opportunity to see a doctor, so he picked up what works for you money.

Should I use an interrupt sexual intercourse as a method of contraception?

If you or your partner is not sure that you can interrupt the sexual act in a timely manner, it is better to use contraceptives, which apply to sexual intercourse or operate continuously (eg, IUD).

How often should I use contraception?

Pregnancy can occur at any time, but women who have a steady partner and have sex regularly, it is more likely than those who have intercourse on a case by case basis. Women who do not keep a regular sex life, often do not consider it necessary to take the pill to protect themselves from pregnancy, 365 days a year. But such a decision depends on many factors.

What are contraceptives? Which of them can be used continuously?

There is a wide choice of funds - from condoms to the pill. Not all of them protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some contraceptives have medical contraindications. Products containing estrogen, are not suitable for women suffering from certain forms of cancer.

Contraception over the counter:

* Male and female condoms.
* Spermicides (in the form of a gel, cream, ointments, suppositories and tablets). When applied deep into the vagina completely destroy sperm.
* Sponge - comfortable rounded device from polyurethane soaked in spermicide that is inserted into the vagina and covers the cervix.

Contraception, sold by prescription:

* Diaphragm - rubber disk, filled with spermicide. It is inserted deep into the vagina, covering the cervix.
* Cervical (cervical) cap. Tightly fits over the cervix.
* Barrier. Rubber disc valve and "lug", in appearance resembles a castle. Retained within the walls of the vagina.
* Tablets. They contain the hormones estrogen and progestin, which suppress ovulation.
* Patch. Provides Exposure to hormones (estrogen and progestin) through the skin.
* Implant. Capsule size of a match, containing hormones. Implanted under the skin of the forearm.
* Injection of hormones in the buttocks or intramuscularly in the arm. Frequency of introduction - 1 time in 3 months.
* Ring. Flexible ring with a diameter of about 5 cm, containing a progestin and estrogen. It is inserted into the vagina. Protects against pregnancy for 1 month.
* Intrauterine device. T-shaped device inserted into the uterus.
* Tying of the fallopian tubes. Only use this method only if you are sure that he would never want children.
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