Choosing a method of contraception – This is an important task that every person faces. Choosing the right means of protection against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections – This is the key to the formation of a healthy family in the future. However, there are myths among the public, and even among physicians, regarding certain methods of contraception.
1. What are the popular myths about contraception
2. Which methods of contraception are most popular
3. When and for whom to use spermicide as a method of contraception
4. What are the current trends in modern contraception
Obstetrician-gynecologist Natalya Lelyukh told about what is true and what is fiction, which methods of contraception should be trusted and which ones to stay away from, especially for estet-portal.com.
What are the popular myths about contraception
There are quite a lot of myths because, unfortunately, doctors themselves often increase them, and any information from the mouth of a doctor always sounds authoritative. People find a lot of information on various forums, where there are a lot of words about what contraception – it's all unnatural, all the chemistry that weight is gained from contraceptives, edema appears, mustaches grow, or, conversely, these mustaches fall off (laughs).
If you have questions about contraception, first of all, – contact your gynecologist, and if you are not satisfied with this information – then look for it on professional sites, especially if you speak English.
For example, a simple question – effects of contraceptives regarding weight – found the answer, and read all the information on this topic. In general, the effect on the weight of modern contraceptives has not been proven. As for other side effects, of course, like any drug, just like vitamin C, they are. It is important to remember this, and in case of any doubtful feelings – see a doctor.
After that, together with the doctor, a decision is already made how critical these side effects are, whether they interfere with the contraceptive effect, and whether there is a need to change the method of contraception. Thus, contraceptives, like any other medications, have their own indications, contraindications, features of reception and side effects.
Which methods of contraception are most popular
The question is always what category of patients it is: if these are young girls, and these are relationships outside of marriage, what does it mean - there is a risk of getting an infection – condoms come first. There is also the so-called "student" an option when a girl takes oral contraceptives for reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy, and at the same time uses condoms, because sometimes she does not completely trust her partner.
If we are talking about already established marital relations – then it is usually more convenient to use contraceptive pills, implants, a menstrual cup, or intrauterine systems. Also, this group can be divided into two more – these are women who have already given birth and no longer want children and those who still have a desire to have a child.
Therefore, with regard to contraception, it is impossible to say unequivocally, for young people it is condoms in combination with oral contraceptives, for women with a stable relationship – these are tablet contraceptives, sterilization or an intrauterine device. A specific sexual lifestyle determines the method of contraception.
When and for whom to use spermicides as a method of contraception
This method of contraception is more suitable for women who have a very irregular sex life, for example, have a regular partner, but he lives in another city, and they meet once a month. At the same time, it is not advisable to constantly take oral contraceptives.
Therefore, spermicides are designed specifically for such cases. Taking them on a regular basis is not very convenient, since it requires them to be around, and you don’t really vilify them with you, plus it’s not the best option for spontaneous sex. If this is a meeting in the park, on the bench – it is not very convenient to look for a bush to put a candle. But they work well with a fairly high reliability index. Therefore, for rare meetings – this is a good method.
What are the current trends in modern contraception
Manufacturers of contraceptives have gone several ways: the first, and this is a very popular trend in the world, – naturalness. This is, first of all, the control of the menstrual cycle, and some manufacturers help women in this – thereby supporting the calendar method of contraception. For this, ovulation tests are most often used. But you need to understand that not all women are suitable for the calendar method. The second trend – it's an improvement on the methods we already have.
Companies are trying to minimize side effects, learn more about the effect of contraceptives on the body, which is very important in terms of prescribing contraception to women after cancer.
Women who had gynecological cancer, they underwent 5 years of treatment, and moved to the second clinical group, can easily become pregnant and give birth. Therefore, you need to understand that reliable contraception is also important for them. Therefore, it is for this group of women that contraceptive drugs are being developed that would not have side effects.
To say that something super new has appeared, such that you prick once and forget for 3 years - no. All long-acting implantable contraceptives have their own side effects that you should be aware of. Male and female sterilization is also popular. Despite the radical nature of the procedure, it is safe, has almost no effect on the hormonal background, and many people use this method quite successfully.
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