Perhaps , if we evaluate the achievements of human civilization according to the five-point scale, most women will put the highest score ... the most modern means of contraception. Barrier methods (condoms), which often cause censure in the stronger sex (by the way, it is inconvenient in a condom - this is just one of the male myths!), But rather reliably prevent not only an unwanted pregnancy, but also sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) . Chemical means of contraception (candles and creams) are very simple to use, they are protected from STDs, but in terms of protection from pregnancy they are not very reliable and have a specific smell.
Intrauterine spirals also relate to contraceptive methods, which make it impossible to think about pregnancy, but do not give 100% guarantee in protection from pregnancy and do not protect against diseases, and besides, they are not suitable for women who have not yet given birth. Hormonal oral contraceptives are the most reliable among the brethren, plus they can at the same time even out the hormonal imbalance and relieve many health problems and appearance. On the one hand, hormones interfere with the maturation of the egg, on the other, they act in the vagina on the mucus, its thickening - that is, the spermatozoa are physically difficult to penetrate into the uterus. The only drawback of the most modern means of contraception: it is very strictly necessary to comply with the regime, taking tablets every day very small at the same time ... For those who do not list punctuality in their lists of merits, the pharmaceutical industry devises new means of contraception - both reliable and convenient to use.
Magic sticker . If you are tired of pills, you can take ... a band-aid and stick it on the body. The plaster, of course, is not ordinary, but contraceptive. It is usually flesh-colored and you can paste it on any part of the body (abdomen, thighs, forearm ...) except the area of the mammary glands. The plaster should be firmly pressed against the skin and make sure that the edges are well stuck - and then you can forget about it for a whole week. The principle of its action, as well as in hormonal tablets, with the only difference is that hormones enter the blood here through the skin. To think about the fact that the plaster can come unstuck is not worth it. You can safely wash in the tub, go in for sports, go to the bath. He will not come unstuck.
Ring for memory . What, remembering the need to replace the band-aid once a week is too burdensome for you? Then to help you will come another contraceptive - the contraceptive ring vaginal. It will protect you for three weeks. Then it should be taken out and a week later (the menstruation will just pass) to put the new one again for three weeks. And all, the excitement of an unplanned pregnancy is over!
If it is necessary - I shall be pricked! Injections gestagenic also relate to contraception. They can be done even by nursing mothers, so they are safe. The solution to the problem of contraception is obtained for a period of eight to twelve weeks. The only inconvenience here is that you can not make a prick yourself and you will have to contact a doctor. But this is not such a terrible problem.
Steps in a spiral . Traditional spiral now also improved. To her added hormones, which enter the body in regular portions. And it's called a hormonal hormone spiral. With such a spiral you will be protected for four years. Of course, only a qualified doctor can perform such an operation. It can be placed only for women giving birth, as well as traditional, by the way.
Seriously and for a long time. Intrauterine hormone-containing contraceptives appeared in the middle of the 70s of the last century. However, they were not widely used - scientists could not give them an ideal shape. But we are not without reason living in the era of technology developed: To our services the perfect practically Mirena - the intrauterine system. It is a rod with a container filled with the hormone levonorgestrel. The entire system is introduced into the uterus, and the active substance is released daily from the container, providing reliable contraception and therapeutic effects for hormonal imbalances for five years. The hormone affects the local effect on the endometrium and uterine mucosa, which is safer than the action of other hormonal contraceptives. That's why Mirren can be recommended even to mothers nursing.
Security measures . The first and main rule for women who have chosen hormonal contraceptives is no initiative! Only a qualified doctor after the examination and blood tests can appoint you a suitable drug for you! Well, in addition, remember that ... Short-term uninfluous spotting in the middle of the cycle during the first months of contraception is completely permissible. If the bleeding lasts longer than eight days - immediately to the doctor! Likewise, headaches, minor weight gain and soreness in the area of the mammary glands during the first time of taking hormonal contraceptives are not dangerous. The reliability of hormonal drugs is up to 99.9%. However, preventing pregnancy, they do not protect themselves from STDs. Therefore, if you have several sexual partners and you are not completely sure of their intimate contacts, do not neglect condoms in addition to hormonal contraceptives! The ability to give birth is restored very quickly after the women stop taking hormonal contraceptives. In addition, the immediate reason to seek medical attention is abdominal pain (lower part of it), infection or bleeding at the injection site (if you have chosen injection contraception), migraines, recurring severe headaches.