Today, pregnancy is often a surprise for most couples. This is not always a pleasant surprise, because every year less and less partners are engaged in family planning.
Getting rid of an unwanted pregnancy entails a series of psychological disorders (depression, unreasonable fears) and physical complications (inflammation, infections, infertility). One can only wonder why in our time, when contraceptives of the last generation
available, there are still cases of unwanted pregnancy and abortions are practiced.
"Grandmother's" methods of contraception
The least reliable among all contraceptive methods are the so-called “grandmother's” methods: interrupted sexual intercourse, counting safe days, douching. The reliability of these methods ranges from 15 to 50%, but they absolutely do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. A condom as a form of contraception does not need advertising. To this day, it is one of the most reliable means of protection against infectious diseases. None of the latest generation contraceptives have this degree of reliability. But from the unwanted pregnancy, he is able to protect only 65%. Therefore, before use, it is necessary to check the expiration date and integrity of the package.
The latest generation of contraceptives
To date, there are many new reliable and affordable means of protection against unwanted pregnancy.
- The diaphragm is a cap that is mounted on the cervix, blocking the path for sperm. It consists of a dense rim and an elastic band stretched over it. This “design” is 80% reliable, the remaining 20% depends on the correct selection of the size of the diaphragm, its installation and fixing. The main disadvantages of this method are insecurity from sexually transmitted diseases and the occurrence of cervical erosion.
- Intrauterine device (IUD) is relatively new contraceptives for women. They occupy one of the first places (85% reliability) among women living with one partner. Their principle of action is to neutralize sperm using copper, which is part of the spiral. Hormonal spirals (containing the hormone levonorgestrel) have a higher degree of protection (95%). But at a price they are several times more expensive than copper spirals. The disadvantages of the IUD are insecurity from sexually transmitted diseases, painful periods and the possibility of infectious diseases due to an ajar uterus.
- Chemical contraception is gels, suppositories, creams, tampons and other means. The advantages of these methods are protection against infectious diseases. Cons - this is a negative impact on the microflora with prolonged use, the loss of all abilities to protect against contact with soap, the degree of reliability is 80%.
- Hormonal contraception - pills and injections. At one time, they became a revolution in pharmacology. The degree of reliability of this method is 97%. The principle of action is the absence of ovulation: the egg does not mature and does not exit the ovary. The key to high reliability is the correctness and systematic administration of drugs. The disadvantages of this type of contraception are weight gain, irritability, headaches, nausea.
The latest contraceptives
A relatively new, but already established method of contraception is the NovaRing ring. The reliability of this method is 99%, the installation of the ring does not require the intervention of a medical professional, it is installed once for 21 days. Recently, the list of “Last Generation Contraceptives” has been replenished with a method such as a hormonal patch. This method is the most reliable among existing ones (99.5%), it has no side effects and is very easy to use. The hormone patch is attached to the body for 7 days, then changed to a new one. Every 22 days you need to take a break of no more than a week. In order not to get lost in the proposed types of contraception and choose the most suitable and reliable for yourself, you need to consult a doctor.