For a long time mankindtried to find ways to protect against unwanted pregnancy. A few decades ago, barrier contraceptive methods had the advantage. Now there is a mass of tools that help protect against conception. This article will tell you about them. You will learn what contraceptives are. What is this and how to use them - will be described below. It is worth recalling that for the proper selection of protective equipment you need to contact a gynecologist and get tested.
Contraceptives: what is it?
Protective equipment or contraceptivescalled devices that allow you to protect against unwanted pregnancy. All of them are divided into male and female. The latter, in turn, have an additional classification.
Know how contraceptives are used, whatsuch and why they are needed, should each person. Otherwise, it will not be possible to avoid unwanted pregnancy and its consequences. Consider what are the protective equipment and how they should be used.
Barrier methods
Experts say about condoms(contraceptives) that such a tool is the most popular among young people. This method of protection is suitable for people who do not have a permanent sexual partner. Condoms are the only contraceptive used by men. This tool allows you to protect yourself from many sexually transmitted diseases. Plus a condom also in cost. This method of protection against pregnancy is recognized as the cheapest.
The remaining barrier methods of protection are used by women. Their use does not have such popularity. Also, many people have a distrust of these methods of protection.
- Диафрагма или пессарий.Devices are inserted into the vagina before sexual contact and close the cervix, preventing sperm from entering it. Using this method can lead to inflammation in the urethra, damage to the mucous membrane. The device requires mandatory disinfection after use.
- CapsThe use of contraceptives of this type is contraindicated in women with various diseases of the cervix (cancer, erosion, the presence of polyps, dysplasia, and so on). Modern caps are available in three types. Duration of use should not exceed 4 hours. The device is held in the vagina due to the walls.
Contraceptive hormones
This way of protection against unexpected conceptionrecognized as the most reliable. Contraceptives of the new generation not only prevent pregnancy, but also have a therapeutic effect. They are often prescribed to correct the cycle and normalize hormonal levels. All hormonal agents are divided into standard and mini-dosed. The latter are also classified: three-phase, two-phase and monophasic.
Feature of the use of these fundsis that they need to be taken daily at the same time. Skipping regular pills reduces the effectiveness of the drug. Medicines are prohibited for use in varicose veins, smoking, diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
There are also hormonal patches andimplants-contraceptives. What is this device? Plasters are glued to a specific area of the body (usually the lower abdomen) and not removed during the cycle. Implants are sutured under the skin at different times. The effect of these contraceptives is the same as that of the pills.
Intrauterine devices
The next most popular defenses againstpregnancy - helix. Despite its name, the device has the appearance of a split wand at the end. Intrauterine device is installed exclusively in the gynecologist's office. It has a different service life. There are also spirals with hormonal and therapeutic effects.
The device gives reliable protection, but there isregistered cases of pregnancy. It is contraindicated to establish a spiral in the presence of an inflammatory process, suspicion of pregnancy, certain diseases of the cervix of the uterus and tumors of the genital organ.
Chemicals
Similar contraceptive reviews have different.The inconvenience in their use is as follows. A woman needs to apply creams, gels, pastes or enter suppositories 10-15 minutes before sexual intercourse. In addition, the frequent use of these substances leads to the development of vaginal dysbiosis, disruption of microflora.
Chemical contraception providespermicidal effect. They prevent sperm from entering the cervix. Also substances can protect and from some diseases, sexually transmitted. More often, these methods are used for insurance, for example, when skipping a regular hormonal pill.
Natural protection
The most unreliable method of contraceptionconsidered to be. Natural protection is to calculate the day of ovulation by different methods. After determining the dangerous period, the woman refrains from contacts for a set time. To determine the period of ovulation, you can use the calendar, temperature, cervical method. Also taken into account the own feelings of women.
Gynecologists do not recommend using this method of contraception. With its use there is a very high probability of unwanted pregnancy.
Emergency contraception
What is emergency protection?Contraceptive pills in this case have a high dose of hormones. They are already taken after sexual intercourse. The term of use of drugs - no later than the completion of three days. These tools block the work of the ovaries and cause menstruation. Their use is fraught with hormonal disruption, deterioration of health and pain in the lower abdomen.
How often can such a manipulation be carried outemergency? Contraceptives (Postinor, Eskapel, and other pills) of this type are suitable for frequent use. From their name it becomes clear that they are taken in exceptional cases for the emergency prevention of pregnancy.
Summarize
All contraceptives have their own characteristics.application. Modern medicine provides a variety of ways to protect against pregnancy. To find the most suitable for yourself, you should consult a doctor. Before the appointment of oral medications necessarily conducted a study of hormonal levels. Introduction of intrauterine devices requires testing for infections and so on. Follow the doctor's recommendations and stay healthy!
