Today, every couple can meaningfully plan a pregnancy. Every day, there are new ways and methods of contraception. But, unfortunately, there is no 100% way to protect against unwanted pregnancy. In addition, there are many myths about reliability or problems in connection with the use of a particular method. In this case, we will talk about the most common and reliable methods of contraception - contraceptive pills and intrauterine device.
Birth control pills
Mechanism of action of the COC:
The contraceptive pill contains a combination of female sex hormones (COCs or combined oral contraceptives). With the daily administration of COC, the ovaries work and the hormonal balance in the body, which eventually leads to inhibition of ripening of the follicle and release of the ovule (no ovulation occurs) and pregnancy becomes impossible.
Advantages of contraceptive pills:
- The most reliable method of contraception (reliability is 99%).
- COCs can be selected for women and girls of any age, there is no age limit for them. Of course, for a certain age category, there are "their" combinations in the COC.
- Align and stabilize the hormonal background, prevent hormone-dependent diseases such as cancer or polycystic ovary, endometriosis.
- Establish a regular menstrual cycle.
- Reduce the percentage of premenstrual syndrome, reduce the intensity of pain in the abdomen during menstruation.
- The effect of contraceptive pills is simultaneous with the cessation of their reception.
- If you decide to become pregnant - after the abolition of COC chances are much higher.
- Have a positive effect in the presence of mastopathy.
Disadvantages of contraceptive pills:
- COCs must be taken on an hourly basis. If you miss taking 1 tablet, the chances of getting pregnant greatly increase.
- With simultaneous admission with certain medications, the effect may be reduced.
- At the beginning of admission, spotting can be observed in the middle of the cycle.
- COCs can increase appetite, and they also hold water in the body. If you do not need to get better, you will have to monitor diet and exercise.
- After the abolition, there is an increase in fertility and you can easily become pregnant.
- COCs are medicines. They, as well as all medicines have their testimony, contraindications and side effects, which must be read, starting their reception.
Intrauterine device
Mechanism of action:
There is a simple spiral, which, by the principle of a foreign body, prevents the implantation of a fertilized egg into the uterine mucosa. And the intrauterine hormonal system secretes hormones that act on the site and by their effects inhibit the implantation of the egg.
Advantages of the Navy:
- The effectiveness of the method is 75-80%.
- During sexual intercourse, there is no discomfort.
- There are almost no side effects if it is properly installed.
- Ease of use (one IUD can be used 3-5 years).
- Can be used in breastfeeding.
- Cheapness of the method.
- After removal, pregnancy is possible again.
Disadvantages of the IUD: - Because of the foreign body in the uterus, there is a higher probability of inflammatory diseases.
- The risk of ectopic pregnancy increases 4-fold.
- There are complications with the introduction of IUD.
Which of the methods of protection to choose, it is necessary to decide strictly individually and necessarily at the same time consult with a gynecologist who will assess the overall health of a woman while examining and give correct recommendations.
