Eight contraceptive misunderstandings lurking in daily life

In love, things like blossoming and bearing fruit often happen, but for various reasons we have to give up this natural law. In order to better enjoy life and ensure the health of pregnancy, at some point in the life of both sexes, we choose different contraceptive methods, but people also have some misunderstandings about these common contraceptive methods.

Myth 1: Birth control pills increase the incidence of cancer

In general, oral contraceptives do not increase the incidence of these tumors. Moreover, oral contraceptives not only have the effect of contraception, but if used properly, they also have a certain inhibitory effect on endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer, and can reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease.

Myth 2: Contraceptive pills contain hormones

The hormones contained in oral contraceptives are sex hormones, not the glucocorticoids that we often hear about, which can cause a decrease in human immunity and susceptibility to secondary infections if used for a long time. Therefore, taking oral contraceptives will not harm your health. Although sometimes certain contraceptives may cause a slight increase in weight in a short period of time, this is only a temporary phenomenon and will disappear soon.

Myth 3: Contraceptive pills can affect fertility

Short-acting contraceptives are highly effective, low in toxicity, and extremely reliable. Because they are generally combination drugs containing estrogen and progesterone, the drug and its metabolites will mostly be excreted from the body a few days after stopping use. Therefore, the body has now restored its normal fertility capacity. In order to achieve the best physical and mental state, it is recommended that women who want a baby stop taking contraceptives for a period of time according to the instructions or on the doctor's orders before choosing to become pregnant calmly.

Myth 4: Wearing an IUD will damage the uterus

What we call an IUD is an intrauterine device placed in the uterus. This is a long-term contraceptive method. It is placed in the uterine cavity of women who have given birth and have normal menstrual cycles. It attaches to the endometrium to hinder the transport of the fertilized egg, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. Because it is often in an active state, as long as it is placed properly and checked regularly, it will not cause harm to the body.

Myth 5: Medical abortion can prevent pregnancy

The real contraception should be to prevent problems before they happen, that is, to "avoid pregnancy." Medical abortion is only a way to remedy the situation after an unexpected pregnancy. It is definitely not a formal way of contraception and is not worth recommending. In order to protect the health and safety of women, medical abortion must be performed in a regular hospital, and intrauterine pregnancy must be confirmed by B-ultrasound before the use of drugs.

Myth 6: Condoms are just scratching the surface

Condoms not only prevent pregnancy, they can also prevent diseases that are transmitted during sexual intercourse, such as AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc. Today's condoms are no longer the same as before. They are not only comfortable, thin, and breathable, but they also have fragrant smells and bright colors. They combine multiple functions such as increasing interest, preventing pregnancy, and providing maintenance.

Myth 7: The menstrual period is the safe period

Many people believe that women cannot get pregnant during their menstrual cycle. In fact, this is not scientific. In addition, since the uterus is in a period of vascular spasm and hematoma formation during menstruation, the endometrial tissue is in a state of necrosis and exfoliation. Therefore, excessive "intimacy" can easily lead to secondary infection, bleeding, etc. Therefore, avoid sexual intercourse during this period.

Myth 8: It’s OK to have an occasional “encounter”

Sometimes fate is so unfair. Some people who work hard to have a baby may not get it, while others may have a happy "encounter" with someone else. So don't have any fluke mentality. Once healthy sperm and egg meet at the right time and place, it means a new life is about to be born, so every time cannot be ignored.