Spermicides are local, non-hormonal contraceptives that are inserted deep into the vagina before intercourse to reduce the chance of sperm meeting an egg.
Coitus interruptus (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 form of contraception.
Emergency contraception is a method of contraception used after unprotected intercourse when immediate protection against unwanted pregnancy is needed: after accidental intercourse, if a condom breaks, if rape occurs, etc.
Mirena is a levonorgestrel-releasing system made of polyethylene and shaped like a T. Mirena is 32 mm long. A cylindrical container filled with levonorgestrel (52 mg) surrounds the vertical stem, which has a more potent effect on the endometrium than progesterone.
The insertion and removal of implants is carried out in the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle or on any other day if it is certain that the woman is not pregnant.
The first injection is administered between days 1 and 7 of the menstrual cycle. The drug can also be administered on any other day of the menstrual cycle if the woman is certain she is not pregnant (negative test and medical history).
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 are highly effective reversible methods of birth control. The Pearl Index (PI) of modern COCs ranges from 0.05 to 1.0 and depends primarily on proper adherence to the instructions for use.
Hormonal contraception uses synthetic analogues of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Their structure is similar to the natural hormones but their potency is significantly higher. This allows for a contraceptive effect to be achieved at very low doses.
Contraindications to this method of contraception include: Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. Acute, subacute, and chronic inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages with frequent exacerbations.
