In this section you will find detailed information about what contraception is, when to use contraception, the advantages and disadvantages of each type of contraception. Methods and methods of contraception, emergency contraception and hormonal contraception are described in detail. Popular contraceptive preparations for contraception are described.

Contraception

Interrupted sexual intercourse - effectiveness and harms

Coitus interruptus is a method of contraception that involves withdrawing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation occurs. This method is used to prevent conception and is the oldest method of contraception.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception is a method of contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse, when immediate protection against unwanted pregnancy is needed: after accidental sexual intercourse, if a condom breaks, rape, etc.

Hormone-containing intrauterine contraceptives

Mirena is a levonorgestrel-releasing system made of polyethylene and has a T-shape. Mirena is 32 mm long. Around the vertical rod is a cylindrical container filled with levonorgestrel (52 mg), which has a stronger effect on the endometrium than progesterone. K

Purely gestagenic implants

The insertion and removal of implants is carried out in the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle or on any other day if there is certainty that the woman is not pregnant.

Pure gestagen injectable contraceptives

The first injection of the drug is administered from the 1st to the 7th day of the menstrual cycle. The drug can be administered on any other day of the menstrual cycle if there is certainty that the woman is not pregnant (negative test and anamnesis data).

Pure gestagen pill contraceptives (minipills)

Taking progestogen-only contraceptive tablets should begin on the 1st day of the menstrual cycle, after which the tablets should be taken without interruption for the duration of the required contraception.

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs)

Combined oral contraceptives are highly effective reversible means of contraception. The Pearl Index (IP) of modern COCs is 0.05-1.0 and depends mainly on compliance with the rules for taking the drug.

What is hormonal contraception?

For the purpose of hormonal contraception, synthetic analogues of female sex hormones are used - estrogens and progesterone, the structure of which is close to natural ones, and the activity is much higher. This allows to obtain a contraceptive effect when using them in very low doses.

Contraindications to the use of intrauterine devices

Contraindications to the use of this method of contraception are: Pregnancy or suspicion of it. Acute, subacute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages with frequent exacerbations.

Complications and side effects of intrauterine devices

When using intrauterine devices, both complications and undesirable side effects may occur. When introducing intrauterine devices, such a complication as uterine perforation may develop (0.2%).

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