When should I use contraception after giving birth?

In today's society, sex life has become one of the indispensable pleasures in people's lives. It can make people excited and happy. With the continuous development of society and the gradual progress of the times, more and more young men and women have broken through the shackles of previous conservative ideas and concepts and have begun to gradually touch the defense line. At the same time, the maintenance of sex life is indispensable for the harmony of husband and wife in every family. So when should you use contraception after giving birth?

Generally, ovulation begins one month after delivery, and you should pay attention to contraception during sexual intercourse at this time. Generally, mothers who breastfeed will resume menstruation a little later, usually between 3 to 8 months; mothers who do not breastfeed may resume menstruation as early as one month after delivery, usually around 2 to 3 months.

1. Tool contraception: that is, using condoms. This is the most widely used contraceptive method among urban women in our country. It is very reliable, and less than 2% of people who use this method become pregnant within one year.

Note: 1. Choose domestic brand condoms. Although they may be thicker than imported ones, they are of better quality, less likely to break, and rarely have holes;

2. Check whether the condom is damaged before use;

3. Be sure to put on a condom before sexual intercourse and remove it after it ends to prevent sperm from leaking. Disadvantages: Some men don’t like condoms: “It’s like wearing a glove.”

2. Intrauterine contraceptive device: also known as contraceptive device or "ring" (in fact, many contraceptive devices are not ring-shaped). There are many people wearing IUDs in our country. This method is quite reliable. If the IUD is placed correctly, the chance of pregnancy within 1 year is less than 2%. Today's IUDs have been greatly improved compared to those from 20 years ago. For example, a certain imported IUD costs more than 90 yuan, and there is almost no feeling when it is inserted. Moreover, almost no one experiences heavy menstrual flow or stomach pain after the insertion. For mothers who have just given birth, the uterus is softer during lactation, so it is generally not advisable to wear an IUD immediately. It is usually considered a few months after delivery.

The disadvantages of this contraceptive method: Some people experience heavy menstruation and lower abdominal discomfort after wearing it. Usually the symptoms will disappear after changing to a newer type of ring. If that doesn't work, it has to be removed.

3. Tubal ligation: A minor operation to cut the fallopian tubes on both sides to prevent sperm and egg from meeting. Almost no one will get pregnant after this surgery, it's a one-time solution. This surgery can be done anytime after delivery. The operation is actually very simple and not too painful. But there are definitely many people who are afraid of having surgery. The biggest disadvantage: It will be very troublesome if you want to have another child.

4. Vasectomy: This is to tie your lover's vas deferens. The operation is much simpler than tubal ligation and can be done at any time (because it has nothing to do with you). If you want to have another child in the future, it will not be difficult to restore the bowel movement.

5. Oral contraceptives: There are many types. Why is it introduced last? Because there are actually very few people in our country who use this method. The most reliable oral contraceptive is the short-acting contraceptive, which has a pregnancy rate of less than 1% in one year. The method is to take one tablet daily, with 28 days as a cycle. The next cycle begins after taking the medicine for 21 days and stopping the medicine for 7 days. Many people believe that oral contraceptives will make you fat, but in fact they generally have little effect on your weight.

Disadvantages: Imported oral contraceptives are expensive and it is troublesome to take them every day. If you forget to take the pills on a certain day, contraception may fail or menstrual disorders may occur.

6. Others: Subcutaneous implants of sustained-release contraceptives, cervical caps, etc., have disadvantages and are rarely used, so they will not be introduced. Recommended postpartum contraceptive methods:

-The method that suits most people best is: use condoms first, and then go to the hospital to get an IUD after a few months.

-If your partner agrees, vasectomy is a very good option.

-If you are determined not to have children, tubal ligation is also a good option.

-If you are a very careful person, you might as well use short-acting contraceptive pills.

After reading the above introduction on when to use contraception after childbirth, I think everyone should have some understanding. Postpartum women should correctly understand and master the relevant knowledge in this regard. It is best not to be too eager to have sex. Even if they want to do it, they must first choose a healthy and safe contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy again, causing physical harm or other serious risks.