Which contraceptive method is most effective?

With the continuous development of society, various contraceptive measures have emerged one after another, including not only various medicines, but also condoms. So which contraceptive measure is the most effective? Although there is no definite answer to this question, if you want to know, you can try several contraceptive measures and then choose the most useful one. So what are the contraceptive measures? Let’s find out together.

Note the problem

1. When taking various contraceptives, you must develop a good habit of taking them accurately, on time, and in the correct dosage. You cannot change or extend the time of taking the medicine at will. Do not miss or take a dose late. If you find you have missed a dose, take it the next day. Otherwise, it may cause irregular bleeding or contraceptive failure.

2. Contraceptive pills should be properly stored to avoid accidental ingestion by children. Do not take the tablets if they are damp, melted, or the sugar coating is worn or crushed, as this may affect the contraceptive effect or cause vaginal bleeding.

3. For long-term contraception, the drug should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. The duration of medication is usually 6-7 years for short-acting drugs and 3-4 years for long-acting drugs. Contraceptive pills may be taken no more than twice a year when visiting relatives. Can be used interchangeably with other contraceptive measures.

4. Patients with acute or chronic hepatitis, nephritis, tumors, diabetes, thrombotic diseases, heart disease, and severe hypertension should not take this product.

5. Women who are breastfeeding or over 45 years old should not take it within six months after delivery.

6. If you become pregnant during medication, you should terminate the pregnancy. If you want to have a baby, you should stop taking the medicine for half a year before getting pregnant to prevent the birth of a deformed fetus.

3. IUD

The intrauterine device (IUD), also known as the birth control ring [1], was developed in ancient times. It is recorded that ancient Arabs and Turks placed small stones in the camel's uterus to prevent the camel from becoming pregnant during long journeys in the desert. In the mid-11th century, the Israeli scientist Avicenna reported the use of contraceptive pessaries. In the late 19th century, metal handles were used to correct the position of the uterus, induce labor, and prevent pregnancy. In fact, these devices do not enter the uterine cavity and are not true functional IUDs.

The IUD is declared by the family planning department to be "quite popular among women" because it can achieve the purpose of contraception without affecting sexual life. It is easy to insert and remove, "safe and effective", and has "mild" adverse reactions. Currently, the compulsory insertion of this ring has become an important measure for women to take for postpartum contraception.

In summary:

For women before childbirth, they should choose a contraceptive method that is reliable and will not affect future fertility, mainly short-acting contraceptive methods. The preferred method is combined short-acting oral contraceptives. Condoms, topical spermicides, etc. can also be used, but the contraceptive effect is slightly inferior to oral contraceptives.

For women after giving birth, the contraceptive period is up to 25 years. It is recommended to use a more convenient long-term contraceptive method: it is usually placed by professionals and the contraceptive effect can last for 5-10 years. The main options are the progestin-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena), the intrauterine device, and the subdermal implant.

Women in menopause are advised to use an intrauterine contraceptive system (Mirena) or external medications, and avoid using contraceptive methods that increase menstrual bleeding, such as copper intrauterine devices.

Which birth control method is most effective? Although we cannot get a definite answer, if you want to know, you can find out through various channels. No matter which contraceptive measure you choose, you must put your own safety first. Don't use contraception to prevent yourself from getting pregnant when you want to have a child in the future. This is not worth it.