What is the safest method of contraception?

Sexual life is an important bond to maintain the relationship between husband and wife, but as we all know, any sexual life is risky. If safety measures are not taken, women can easily become pregnant. So what is the safest method of contraception? The most popular contraceptive method nowadays is condoms. Besides these, what other contraceptive methods are there? Next, let us find out what method of contraception is the safest?

Contraceptive methods complete collection

1. Tubal ligation

The inner side of the fallopian tube is connected to the uterus, while the outer end is free and close to the ovary. The egg runs from the fallopian tube to the uterine cavity.

Tubal ligation is a surgery to tie the fallopian tubes, blocking the passage of the egg to the uterus, in order to achieve the purpose of permanent sterilization of women. This procedure is suitable for adult women who desire permanent sterilization and have no contraindications to the procedure. Women who only want temporary or reversible contraception are not candidates for this procedure.

2. Intrauterine contraceptive device

1. What is an intrauterine device?

Intrauterine contraceptive devices are generally made of antiseptic plastic or metal, and some are added with some drugs (such as those that can release female hormones or indomethacin, etc.). There are many shapes of uterine rings, such as round, uterine cavity, T-shaped, etc. Doctors can choose the appropriate uterine ring according to the condition of each person's uterus.

2. Why can intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) be used for contraception?

After the uterine ring is placed into the uterine cavity, it changes the environment in the uterine cavity, making it unfavorable for the implantation of the fertilized egg, affecting the motility of the sperm and the movement speed of the egg in the fallopian tube, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. The effectiveness of contraception using an IUD is approximately 94-99%.

What are the advantages of using an IUD? It is a long-acting contraceptive method with an effectiveness period ranging from one to several years. You can get pregnant again after the doctor removes the IUD. After inserting the ring, there is no need to do any preparation before sexual intercourse. Women who wear the ring will not feel the presence of the ring, so it is suitable for women who need regular contraception.

4. Who should not use an intrauterine device?

Women with genital malformations or tumors, dysmenorrhea or heavy menstrual flow, pelvic inflammatory disease, gonorrhea, multiple sexual partners, severe anemia, heart disease, or a history of ectopic pregnancy should not wear an intrauterine contraceptive device. The doctor should generally decide whether it is appropriate.

5. When can I wear an intrauterine device?

Basically, the doctor can insert an IUD as long as it is confirmed that there is no possibility of pregnancy. It is usually best to wear the ring within two or three days after your period ends. During the postpartum check-up six to eight weeks after delivery, if the doctor thinks it is appropriate, you can wear the ring.

6. Is it complicated and painful to insert and remove the IUD?

Insertion and removal of the IUD is simple. First, the doctor will disinfect the device, then use the "ring delivery device" to send the IUD into the uterus, remove the "ring delivery device" and shorten the nylon thread tied to the IUD to complete the placement. When removing the ring, just gently pull the nylon string at the tail of the ring or use a "ring remover" to pull the ring out of the uterus. Insertion and removal of the IUD usually cause only mild lower abdominal pain.

7. Can I use contraception immediately after wearing the intrauterine device?

When the IUD is first placed, some women are more likely to get pregnant, so the doctor will instruct them to use external contraceptive methods one to two months after the IUD is placed to ensure safe contraception.

What is the safest method of contraception? Several contraceptive methods are listed above. You can choose the contraceptive method according to your situation. If you don’t know which method is the best, you can try several and then choose the most useful one. Of course, no matter which contraceptive method you choose, you must choose a scientific, effective and reasonable method so that our body can grow healthily.